Canor Virtus 14S Integrated Solid-State Amplifier

Introducing the Virtus 14S

  

Canor's foundation line integrated amplifier featuring a built-in phono stage and headphone output.

The Canor Virtus I4S is a high-performance Class AB integrated amplifier that unites a fully discrete dual-mono architecture with a premium MM/MC phono stage and headphone amplifier. Drawing from reference-line technology, it features specialised “Error Correction” circuitry and a massive 40,000 µF per-channel power reservoir to deliver deep, dynamic bass and exceptionally linear sound.

Its minimalist design is highlighted by a refined 1.8-inch touchscreen control knob and an advanced hybrid cooling system, offering a sophisticated, all-in-one solution for the modern audiophile

Defined by premium materials and jam packed with high-end technology

A minimalist, modern design crafted from quality materials conceals high-end, fully discrete and dual-mono circuit technology. With solid power on tap, it delivers a clean, superior, engaging sound in a sleek lifestyle form.  Elevated by premium materials such as aluminium, glass, and steel, introduced with Canor's first-ever bronze finish for a more unique and sophisticated presence.

Discrete XLR inputs, with Phono settings adjustable via remote control

At this level, fully discrete balanced XLR inputs are exceptional. The Virtus 14S incorporates this design to ensure maximum synergy with the complementary DAC Verto D4S, allowing balanced signals to be handled with precision and delivering phenomenal sound. It's versatile remote control handling all essential amplifier functions, with extended access to phono features including MM/MC selection and cartridge parameter adjustment

Finely tuned touchscreen user interface

The 1.8" LCD touchscreen allows full control of the device and all its functions with an intuitive and smooth user experience. Responsive touch navigation brings a new level of convenience, making interaction effortless and precise.

Advanced hybrid cooling design with Relay Cleaning onboard

The Virtus 14S features sophisticated cooling architecture combines massive copper elements thermally bonded to the output transistors and a massive aluminium top plate surface. The intelligently controlled fan keeps temperatures stable and noise-free. The smart relay maintenance system continuously preserves relay contact quality by high-frequency signal switching, enhancing conductivity, prolonging critical components lifespan and extending service life. It's fully automatic and seamlessly integrated.

Uniquely engineered flat coil inductor

Custom-designed, unique flat-coil output stage inductor is carefully engineered to enhance signal integrity while ensuring no added distortion is introduced and preserving audio purity. 

Product Features
Refined central knob with an integrated 1.8-inch display combines a dual-bearing design, ultra-smooth rotation, and innovative CCD-based position sensing for precise, tactile control.
Fully discrete dual-mono circuit technology.
Discrete built-in headphone amplifier with top-notch parameters, sufficient to power the vast majority of high-quality headphones.
Finest discrete phono amplifier supporting MM/MC with gain adjustment, a wide range of capacitance and impedance settings via front display. 
Exceptional 40 000 µF per-channel filtering capacity in the power supply allows the Virtus I4S to deliver deep, dynamic bass with precision and control.
Low-distortion variable RCA output designed to support subwoofers or additional power amplifiers with a clean, precise signal.
Low output impedance improves the overall amplifier's sonic performance thanks to the use of oversized output transistors and an unconventional circuit design.
The Virtus I4S adopts some proven concepts and technologies from the reference line Virtus S1S, such as an "Error Correction Technology", which is a specialised local feedback circuit to linearize the amplifier output stage. This technology helps to prevent transient distortion from occurring in the first place, rather than relying on overall feedback to suppress it. Ideally, this results in a weaker overall feedback circuit compared to one without error correction.
The display offers two colour theme options, allowing the user to select their preferred interface appearance.
Virtus I4S supports wireless firmware update. 
 
Technical Specifications

Amplifier Class
AB

Stereo Output Power
2 x 120 W / 4 Ω 
2 x 75 W /  8 Ω 

Headphone Unbalanced Output
580 mW / 30 Ω
190 mW / 300 Ω

Gain
35.5 dB 

Input Sensitivity
380 mV

Gain Phono
MM 40 dB
MM 46 dB
MC 60 dB
MC 66dB

Damping factor at1 kHz
160 / 4 Ω
330 / 8 Ω

Frequency Range
20 – 20,000 Hz /

Input Impedance
RCA: 50 kΩ
XLR: 100 kΩ

Analogue Inputs
1 pair RCA (Phono)
2 pairs RCA
1 pair XLR

Analog Output (Variable Out) 
1 Pair RCA

Headphone Output
6.3 mm Jack 

Total Harmonic Distortion
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 
> 90 dB

Trigger Connectors (12 V)> 100 dB
1 x IN (3.5 mm jack)
1 x OUT (3.5 mm jack)

Power
230 V / 50 Hz / 375 VA

Dimensions (w x h x d)
435 x 170 x 485 mm

Weight (net)
28 Kg

 

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features, Specifications & Price are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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