icOn 5 Single-ended
I’m truly impressed by the new icOn 5. It signifies a substantial leap forward from the already outstanding and widely popular 4PRO models. The inclusion of the optional input buffer, coupled with the lower inductance autoformers, along with the finely adjustable volume control in increments of even 0.5 dB and the optional tilt control, results in an astonishingly lifelike auditory experience.
The unit also boasts eight pairs of RCA sockets with customizable functionality for users and has remarkably precise volume adjustment capabilities (spanning 136 steps within an 83 dB range). I find it hard to imagine that I’ll manage to create a superior audio control unit in the future—perhaps only a distinct one. If you need mixed RCA & XLR sockets, there is a version with 2 XLR (with single-ended connection) + 2 RCA inputs and 1 RCA + 1 XLR (can be electronically balanced) outputs as well.
$ 4,990 – $ 7,840 ex. VAT
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Features:
- unprecedented 136 steps over an 83 dB attenuation range
- 0.5 dB steps from +3 dB to -47 dB with the buffer and 1 dB from -48 dB to -80 dB or without the buffer
- single-ended (unbalanced) operation, but you can connect balanced devices through XLR sockets in the RCA + XLR version
- 8 pair RCA sockets with user reconfigurable functionality
- 6 input & 2 output, 5 input & 3 output, 5 input & 2 output + 1 line output for the RCA only version
- 2 XLR (with single-ended connection) + 2 RCA input, 1 RCA +1 XLR (can be electronically balanced) output version
- AV bypass optionally
- improved linearity and transparency due to the new, lower inductance autoformers
- the silver winded autoformers are our own production with 80% Ni core
- optional input buffer for the total source compatibility
- FET switches for the autoformer taps' selection
- Max. input level: 8V RMS (22.6 Vpp)
- balance, mute and standby mode
- optional tilt control (defeat-able) with 8x0.5 dB steps for fine-tuning the record and room acoustic imbalances
- remote-controlled output selector
- large (1") 3-digit white or orange display with 2 brightness and night mode
- Apple-compatible CNC machined IR remote controller
- optical encoder and touch button for the manual operations
- 130mm high enclosure (W 134mm x L 260mm)
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