{"title":"Soulnote Audio","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSoulnote Audio was founded in 2004 by ex-Marantz engineer\/director Norinaga Nakazawa, with\u003c\/span\u003e headquarters in Japan. Soulnote redefines audio excellence by transcending conventional boundaries of hi-fi audio.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soulnote-a2","title":"Soulnote A-2 ver.2 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in 10–15 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNo Feedback, No Compromise: Soulnote A-2 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by ex-Marantz engineer and director Norinaga Nakazawa, Soulnote designs \"100% based on the actual sense of hearing\" — and the \u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote A-2 ver.2\u003c\/strong\u003e is that philosophy at full volume. This is a completely non-NFB integrated amplifier: no global feedback loop of any kind, prioritising signal purity above tidy measurements. Nakazawa's team describes it, only half-joking, as \"essentially a power amplifier equipped only with a selector and volume control.\" The result is the vivid, alive, three-dimensional sound that has made Soulnote a cult name among Japanese high-end enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurist Circuitry, Obsessive Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-2 ver.2 delivers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms (160 W into 4 ohms) from a parallel push-pull output stage using high-speed TO-3P transistors precisely paired by hFE to eliminate the tonal smearing common to conventional designs. A four-stage Darlington driver gives it exceptional grip, while a non-impregnated large toroidal transformer runs at deliberately lowered voltage — trading maximum 8-ohm wattage for the instantaneous current that really matters into demanding, low-impedance loudspeakers. Everywhere you look, sound quality drives the engineering: a four-layer PCB with 70-micron copper, cables soldered directly to the boards with connectors eliminated from both signal and power paths, a chimney-type heatsink, and even a floating top cover and unsecured circuit board to keep vibration away from the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Box, Four Amplifiers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relay-switched balanced attenuator with high-precision resistors handles volume, sharpening imaging and low-level detail. And the A-2 ver.2 is really four amplifiers in one: use it as a stereo integrated, a bi-amp monaural integrated, a stereo power amplifier, or a bi-amp monaural power amp. In power-amp mode it bypasses the microcomputer, selector and volume entirely for the highest possible signal-to-noise ratio — a genuine upgrade path as your system grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the Soulnote A-2 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely non-NFB design\u003c\/strong\u003e — no global feedback, for vivid, natural, alive sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 W into 8 ohms (160 W into 4 ohms)\u003c\/strong\u003e — current-first power supply for tough loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ehFE-matched parallel push-pull\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-speed TO-3P output devices, no tonal smearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelay balanced volume\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-precision attenuator for pristine low-level detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour amplifier modes\u003c\/strong\u003e — integrated, bi-amp mono, stereo power, bi-amp mono power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound-first construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct-soldered wiring, floating cover, four-layer PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Silver or Premium Black, ~20 kg of engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"non-NFB\" mean, and why does Soulnote use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFB stands for negative feedback — a technique most amplifiers use to lower measured distortion. Soulnote omits any global feedback loop because founder Norinaga Nakazawa believes it robs music of life and immediacy. The A-2 ver.2 is tuned entirely by ear, prioritising a vivid, three-dimensional sound over textbook numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the A-2 ver.2 be used as a power amplifier or in bi-amp mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It offers four modes: stereo integrated, bi-amp monaural integrated, stereo power amplifier, and bi-amp monaural power amplifier. 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Where common TCXO clocks compromise, the X3's oven-stabilised OCXO delivers higher accuracy and impressively low phase noise, feeding your DAC, transport or streamer the stable timing reference that lets digital finally relax and breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Ear, Powered Like an Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoulnote selected the OCXO not just for its measurements but for its sound. It's supported by a power supply worthy of an amplifier: a 200 VA toroidal transformer — the kind you'd find in a 100 W power amp — with ultra-high-speed SiC rectifier diodes and Soulnote's proprietary non-NFB discrete regulation for a robust, stable, low-noise current feed. 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Like every Soulnote component, it's a perfectly balanced, discrete, completely non-NFB D\/A converter — engineered by ear, not for the measurement bench. A dual ES9038PRO configuration runs one chip per channel in monaural mode, unlocking a huge 140dB dynamic range and the vivid, spacious, utterly natural sound that defines the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwin ES9038PRO, Run in Mono\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a full ES9038PRO DAC for each channel — rather than sharing a single chip across both — dramatically improves separation and lowers noise, giving the D-1N ver.2 its expansive, precisely focused soundstage. 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Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs make integration simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the D-1N ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual ES9038PRO (one per channel, monaural) for 140dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely non-NFB, perfectly balanced discrete analog stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCM to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512 over USB, plus coax and AES\/EBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable NOS mode and ultra-low-jitter (\u0026lt;1ps) crystal clocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260VA toroidal transformer with eight discretely regulated power supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich DAC chips does the D-1N ver.2 use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ESS ES9038PRO converters — one dedicated to each channel in monaural mode — which improves channel separation and lowers the noise floor for a wider, cleaner soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat file formats and sample rates are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver USB, PCM up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD up to 22.6MHz (DSD512). Coaxial and AES\/EBU inputs accept PCM to 24-bit\/192kHz and DSD64 (DoP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is NOS mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOS (non-oversampling) mode bypasses digital oversampling for a more direct, analog-like presentation. The D-1N ver.2 lets you switch it in or out to suit your system and recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eD-1N ver.2 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x ESS ES9038PRO (monaural, one per channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCircuit topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerfectly balanced, discrete, completely non-NFB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB up to 32-bit\/768kHz; Coax\/AES-EBU up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB up to 22.6MHz (DSD512); Coax\/AES-EBU DSD64 (DoP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 2.0 Type B (UAC2), Coaxial x2 (SPDIF), AES\/EBU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR (5.6 Vrms), RCA (2.8 Vrms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-low-jitter crystals, \u0026lt;1ps phase jitter; NOS mode selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Hz – 120kHz (+0\/-1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/N ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110dB  |  THD 0.003%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260VA toroidal transformer, 8 independent discrete regulators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e456 x 109 x 379 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Soulnote","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":47712504250545,"sku":"SND1NV2SL","price":6990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47712504283313,"sku":"SND1NV2BL","price":6990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/7723\/files\/D-1ver2_black_front-2_2000x2000_786d74cd-1584-4a21-af33-fdd1cbcd4958.jpg?v=1784219816"},{"product_id":"soulnote-e-1-ver-2-phono-equalizer","title":"Soulnote E-1 ver.2 Phono Equalizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in 10–15 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVinyl, With Nothing in the Way\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote E-1 ver.2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfectly balanced, discrete, completely non-NFB phono equalizer that builds on the circuit layout of Soulnote's legendary ph1.0. By refusing to use negative feedback, it maximises transient responsiveness — capturing the speed, energy and micro-detail that make vinyl so compelling, and presenting it with Soulnote's signature vivid, three-dimensional realism. For the analogue listener, this is the sound of getting out of the record's way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMC and MM, Fully Balanced\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E-1 ver.2 welcomes both moving-coil and moving-magnet cartridges. MC mode offers 70dB of gain (0.5mV sensitivity) with six selectable load impedances — 3, 10, 30, 100, 300 ohms and 1k ohm — plus a balanced XLR input to exploit a cartridge's naturally balanced signal. A button switches to MM mode with 50dB gain (5mV sensitivity, 47k ohm loading). A low-cut subsonic filter tames warps and rumble, while RIAA accuracy holds to within ±0.3dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReference Engineering for the Groove\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully balanced non-NFB buffer amplifier drives the balanced XLR output at 2.8V, with a single-ended RCA output at 1.4V for conventional systems. Underneath sits a 260VA toroidal transformer and ten parallel 1,000µF filter capacitors for a rock-steady power foundation, while direct mechanical grounding via spikes and metallic insulators — fitted as standard — drain vibration away from the delicate phono signal. It's reference-grade analogue engineering, distilled into Soulnote's most accessible phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the E-1 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely non-NFB, perfectly balanced circuit derived from the legendary ph1.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC (70dB) and MM (50dB) support with a balanced XLR input for MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix selectable MC load settings (3–1kΩ) to dial in any cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, plus a low-cut subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260VA toroidal transformer, spiked mechanical grounding and metallic insulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the E-1 ver.2 support both MC and MM cartridges?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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