{"product_id":"soulnote-a-0-ver-2-integrated-amplifier","title":"Soulnote A-0 ver.2 Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlagship Genes, Entry Price: Soulnote A-0 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't let the modest 10 watts fool you. The \u003cstrong\u003eSoulnote A-0 ver.2\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the exact design philosophy of Soulnote's flagship A-3 — a completely non-NFB circuit that, in the company's own words, is \"essentially a power amplifier equipped only with a selector and volume control\" — and distils it into the most accessible integrated amplifier Soulnote makes. Founded by ex-Marantz engineer Norinaga Nakazawa and voiced \"100% based on the actual sense of hearing,\" the A-0 ver.2 chases the same vivid, alive, three-dimensional sound as its far pricier siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurist Circuitry, Punchy Reality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full discrete, non-NFB (no negative feedback) design uses a single push-pull output stage with TO-220 transistors in a four-stage Darlington configuration — delivering 10 watts per channel into 8 ohms with the immediacy Soulnote is famous for. Those watts go further than the number suggests: a frequency response reaching an astonishing 350 kHz and a 115 dB signal-to-noise ratio speak to how clean and fast this little amplifier really is. A non-fixed top cover and direct mechanical grounding through spike feet keep vibration away from the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than an Amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-0 ver.2 also drives headphones properly (3.0 W × 2 into 32 ohms) and offers an enhanced pre-out with High\/Low mode selection on both RCA and XLR — so it can grow into a preamp or a source feeder as your system evolves. One small box, a genuine taste of the Soulnote flagship experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love the Soulnote A-0 ver.2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship A-3 philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same completely non-NFB, purist circuit thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 W of fast, clean power\u003c\/strong\u003e — frequency response to 350 kHz, 115 dB S\/N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull discrete non-NFB design\u003c\/strong\u003e — single push-pull, four-stage Darlington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal headphone amp\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3.0 W × 2 into 32 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible pre-out\u003c\/strong\u003e — High\/Low mode on RCA and XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound-first build\u003c\/strong\u003e — non-fixed top cover, spike-foot grounding, ~8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium Silver or Premium Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 10 watts enough power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith efficient, easy-to-drive loudspeakers in small-to-medium rooms, yes — and the A-0 ver.2's clean, fast, non-NFB design makes those watts sound bigger than the number implies. For harder-to-drive speakers or larger rooms, step up to the A-1 ver.2 or A-2 ver.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it drive headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it has a dedicated headphone output delivering 3.0 W × 2 into 32 ohms, enough for most demanding headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it related to the flagship A-3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shares the A-3's core philosophy: an extremely simple, completely non-NFB signal path with just a selector and volume control ahead of the power amplifier, tuned entirely by ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoulnote A-0 ver.2 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated amplifier, full discrete non-NFB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower output (speakers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W × 2 (8 ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 W × 2 (32 ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 V, High\/Low mode, RCA and XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle push-pull, TO-220, four-stage Darlington\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2% (speakers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Hz – 350 kHz (+0 \/ −1 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115 dB (IHF A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 × 109 × 418 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Silver or Premium Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan — Soulnote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Soulnote","offers":[{"title":"Premium Silver","offer_id":47712401260721,"sku":"SNA0V2SL","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Black","offer_id":47712401293489,"sku":"SNA0V2BL","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/7723\/files\/A-0ver2_black_front.jpg?v=1784181386","url":"https:\/\/audionation.ca\/products\/soulnote-a-0-ver-2-integrated-amplifier","provider":"Audionation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}