Technics SU-G700M2
A well finished, superbly built amplifier that stands out due to its advanced digital amplification technology.
Here is what Soundstage says about this amplifier:
"But its sound - dynamic, visceral, highly resolving -- was exemplary, and a mere stone’s throw away from that of far more expensive gear. Nor did its resolving abilities come at the expense of midrange body or delicacy. As long as you don’t need a ton of power, the SU-G700 should be at the top of your list for an integrated amp at the $4000 price point. It’s an easy Reviewers’ Choice, and an early contender for Product of the Year". Hans Wetzel
soundstagenetwork.com
Here are technical insights;
JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimization)
- This technology, central to the SU-G700's design, eliminates jitter (timing errors in digital audio signals) throughout the entire audible frequency range, ensuring a cleaner, more precise sound.
- The JENO Engine uses a battery-driven clock generator and a unique PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) conversion circuit to optimize the conversion of digital signals to analog.
LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration)
- LAPC is designed to optimize the amplifier's performance for different types of speakers.
- It achieves this by precisely calibrating the amplifier's gain and phase characteristics to match the specific load presented by the connected speakers, resulting in a more natural and spatial sound
High-Quality Construction and Design:
- The SU-G700 features a robust double steel plate chassis that minimizes vibrations and external noise, ensuring a stable platform for the sensitive audio circuitry.
- Its three-section design isolates the power supply, power amplifier, and signal input/output sections, further reducing interference and enhancing audio clarity.
Advanced Power Supply:
- The SU-G700 utilizes a newly developed low-distortion switching power supply that is designed to suppress fluctuations in switching frequency, which can negatively impact sound quality.
- This power supply also incorporates a linear regulator and custom electrolytic capacitors to further stabilize the output voltage and minimize noise
Reviews
"I had more fun with it than I’ve had with any other amp I’ve reviewed in the past two years. Its styling respects the Japanese company’s history while still looking cool -- especially those big, blue-tinted power meters. While its digital amplifier circuit is cutting-edge" Soundstage Access read the review
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Specifications
- Is a Streamer: ❌ No
- DAC: ✅ Yes
- Clock: ✅ Yes
- Bit Rate Capability: 32/384 kHz
- Digital inout: ✅ Yes Opt (2) Coax (2) USB B (1)
- HDMI ARC Input: ❌ No
- USB Input for Attached Storage: ✅ Yes
- RCA line Input x 2 ✅ Yes
- Phono input MM and MC ✅ Yes
- Headphone Amp: ✅ Yes
- Variable Audio Out: ✅ Yes
- Subwoofer Out: ✅ Yes
- Roon Ready: ❌ No - Requires Roon endpoint
- 70 W + 70 W ( 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.5 %, 8 Ω, 20 kHz LPF )
- 140 W + 140 W ( 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.5 %, 4 Ω, 20 kHz LPF )
- Headphone Output Stereo Ø6.3 mm
- USB 2.0 high-speed
- USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous mode
- PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- DSD (2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz)
- Dimensions: 15.94" W x 5.81" H x 16.84" D
- Weight: 28 lbs
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