icOn 5 Dual

I’m truly impressed by the new icOn 5. It signifies a substantial leap ahead 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 0.5 dB and the tilt control, results in an astonishingly lifelike auditory experience.

The Dual version is a true high-end Jolly Joker autoformer-based line control unit. It features both RCA and XLR input and output sockets, making it an ideal match for most audiophiles with both analogue (like vinyl) and digital sources (DAC, CD player). It offers remarkably precise volume adjustment capabilities, spanning 136 steps within an 83 dB range. The Dual has a fully passive analogue signal path between the RCA sockets and active, electronically balanced circuits between the XLR sockets.

$ 3,990$ 6,840 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
  • unbalanced operation between the RCA sockets, electronically balanced between the XLR sockets
  • 1 RCA + 1 XLR input & 1 RCA + 1 XLR output
  • improved linearity and transparency due to the new, lower inductance autoformer
  • 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 (0.8") 3-digit white or orange display with 2 brightness and night mode
  • Apple remote-compatible IR remote controller
  • optical encoder and touch button for the manual operations
  • 90mm high BLACK enclosure (W 124mm x L 260mm)
  • "power" users can increase the number of inputs anytime with the icOn I/O Expander (+2 RCA & 2 XLR sockets)

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