Norma REVO IPA-80 Audiophile Integrated Amplifier
The ability to handle high dynamic loads and the low impedance modulus allow REVO IPA-80 to drive the most demanding loudspeakers. This electronics offer the feeling that nothing is really impossible. Even more important than the dynamic features is the sound direction expressed by REVO IPA-80, perfectly adhering to the uniqueness of Norma sound. REVO IPA-80 is also very versatile: in fact, it has five line inputs and one direct audio video input; it is also possible to configure the connections with tape output, PH MM /MC input, DAC USB input.
The five analog inputs, easy to configure for the user, make this amplifier an extremely versatile object. In addition, the direct audio video input, the fixed level tape output and the pre-out with selectable gain allow it to satisfy all possible needs. The PH MM/MC input is one of a kind: it was in fact designed and created with two monophonic units, one for each channel.
The Norma Revo IPA-80 is a definitive choice for amplification. Its high power (150W/4Ohm) and the ability to drive the most demanding speakers make it an extremely versatile amp. The elegant and sophisticated style is perfectly in tune with its sound personality. Power, dynamics, speed, and transparency are combined to create outstanding musicality and a total absence of listening fatigue. The inside workings show that the technical refinement follows the same philosophy. The Revo IPA-80 uses proprietary circuitry, regulated high-speed power, low noise and is built with a careful selection of the best materials available.
Options include a phono input or a USB input
Features
- Extreme low noise and high speed schematic topology.
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Wide band ( >1 MHz ).
- High current MOS-FET power device (100 A output peak current).
- 8 power device for a total rated 1.000 W power handling capability.
- Semiconductor selected and matching for Left & Right channel.
- PCB Board with wide ground plane.
- Separate ground plane power supply for Gain, Driver and Output stage.
- High speed and low noise regulated power supply for gain and driver stage.
- High filtering capacity with numerous and low impedance capacitors.
- Full aluminium non-magnetic frame.
- Remote control of all functions with NORMA RC-A remote control.
- Toroidal power transformer specially designed for audio applications, low dispersion flow. low mechanical noise, high permeability magnetic core with consequent low output impedance.
- Two-speed volume control (Fine and Fast).
- Possibility of housing the PHONO Stage Board inside.
- High quality phono stage, for MM and MC pick-up
- Protection for DC signal sensitive speakers.
- Inputs selection by relay with GOLD/PALLADIUM contacts.
- Stand-by mode switches off the microprocessor one the command is executed, so as to annul any interference towards analogue signal.
- Remote Control, machined from a full block of aluminium, controls all Norma products.
- Made in Italy
Specifications
- Inputs 6 RCA (5 Line, 1 Direct)
- Input Impedance RCA (selected input) 10 Kohm
- Input Optional Configuration IN 4 Phono, IN 5 Rec Out
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Input Impedance RCA (non selected input) Open
- Sensitivity 465 mV (80 W / 8 Ω)
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Input Selection Type Electromechanical, by Gold contact Cross bar relay
- Output Connections 1 RCA (Rec Out), selectable by remote control
- Speakers Connections 2 pair of 4mm binding post for banana plugs and Y forks
- Output RMS Power (8Ω) (each channel) 80 W
- Output RMS Power (4Ω) (each channel) 150 W
- Output Rated Current (each channel) 24 A
- Output Peak Current (each channel) 100 A
- Minumum Speaker Impedance 4 Ω
- Frequency Response 0 - 800 kHz (- 3 dB non filtered)
- Gain (Volume at MAX) 40 dB (28 mV - 1 W / 8 Ω)
- Internal Circuitation Solid State
- Output Stage 2 pair of MOSFET each channel
- Volume Control ALPS Motorized Potentiometer
- Possible Optionals for this unit Phono board / USB DAC board (Phono board and USB not both fitted), DC Filter for AC power supply
- Phono stage Load 100 - 510 - 1 k - 47 k Ω, + custom value, selectable by dip switches
- Phono Stage Gain + 34 ÷ + 52 dB + custom value
- Supported Pick up Types MM/MC
- USB Receiver Interface USB 2.0 HI-Speed
- USB Firmware Amanero
- Audio format PCM: Max 192 kHz, DSD: Max 64 Xf
- Supported Sampling Frequencies PCM: 44,1 / 88,2 / 176,4 kHz, PCM: 48 / 96 / 192 kHz, DSD: 64 Xf
- DAC Device (IC) 1x Wolfson WM8741
- Power Supply 230 V / 50Hz
- Power Supply Fuse Rating 1.6 AT
- Electric transformer/s 1 toroidal transformer for audio applications, 300 VA
- Filtering Capacitive
- N° Capacitors 8
- Capacitors type Electrolytic, Total 37500 μF
- Dimensions (HxWxD) [mm] 90 x 440 x 360
- Carton Box Size (HxWxD) [mm] 220 x 550 x 450
- Weight 15 Kg
Support
Options
- DAC-USB-80 (USB Optional input board for REVO IPA-140, DSD compatible)
- PH-80 (Phono Option for REVO IPA-140, MM & MC, multiple gain and input impedance settings)
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About
Norma is based in Cremona, Italy.
The city and its surroundings are well known all over the world for being home to great composers as Monte- verdi and Ponchielli, and to famous violin makers such as Stradivari, Amati, Guarneri and many others. As of today, more than 100 violin makers’ shops are found in the ancient roads of the city.
In this inspiring context, where music permeates everything, for more than 20 years Norma has been involved in the study and implementation of sophistica- ted audio amplifiers, where technical skills and musical sensitivity must be merged together, in the same way the best musical instruments are made.
The result of this endeavor is a unique sound, which represents a synthesis of parameters usually set one against each other: dynamics, speed, and absolute transparency are combined with extraordinary musica- lity and total lack of listening fatigue.
The struggle between solid state and valves is finally overcome, as is the concept or reproduction.
Norma brings the listener to an intimate relation with the original event.