{"product_id":"saeq-hyperion-lf-flagship-kopfhorerverstarker","title":"SAEQ Hyperion LF - Flagship headphone amplifier with speaker output","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time upon request. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll SAEQ devices are handcrafted to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Hyperion Ge amplifier was created in 2022, and we began series production in early 2023. With this model, we used germanium transistors in the input stage for the first time. The sonic result was truly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts quasi-complementary output stage perfectly complemented the input section. No listener remained unimpressed. Warmth and fluidity, yet everything is clearly delineated – no detail is lost. For the Reference Series in 2024, we further refined the base model in key areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct \u0026amp; Positioning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference Series:\u003c\/b\u003e Further development of the award-winning Hyperion Ge base model from 2023\/2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTube-like sound:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers exceptional warmth, fullness, and detail – sounds like a tube amplifier to 90% of listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadphone \u0026amp; speaker amplifier:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfectly suited for all types of headphones as well as high-sensitivity speakers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJFET input stage:\u003c\/b\u003e Circuit design based on 3 legendary 2SK170 BL transistors for outstanding signal fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermalloy transformers:\u003c\/b\u003e The previous germanium buffer has been replaced by input transformers with a Permalloy core, providing even more body and fluidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuasi-complementary output stage:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures a stable, dynamic, and distortion-free foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew Technology – Ultimate Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the new Hyperion LF model, we have put the input stage front and center and designed it around 3 JFETs featuring the renowned 2SK170 BL transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe replaced the input buffer with germanium transistors with input transformers featuring a Permalloy core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was surprisingly good – a significant step forward. The sound gained even more fluidity and body. Building on a solid foundation, we achieved a substantial improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts speaker output repeatedly delights experienced listeners. All you need are speakers with somewhat higher sensitivity, and that is where the magic begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHad we not disclosed the technical specifications of the Hyperion LF, 90% of listeners would be convinced they were listening to a tube amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are confident that many listeners will be fascinated by the effortless ease and sonic richness of the new Hyperion LF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoad impedance, headphone output – Direct:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–600 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoad impedance, speaker output:\u003c\/b\u003e 6–16 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 W \/ 4 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 W \/ 8 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 W \/ 16 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 W \/ 32 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5 W \/ 64 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.7 W \/ 120 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.3 W \/ 300 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.15 W \/ 600 Ω at 1 kHz \/ sine wave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/b\u003e 500 mV input \/ sine wave: 10 Hz – 50 kHz (-0.5 dB \/ -1 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower bandwidth:\u003c\/b\u003e Better than 10 Hz – 50 kHz (-1 dB) at 5 W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/b\u003e Better than 0.3% at 1 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (SNR):\u003c\/b\u003e Better than 90 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput sensitivity for full output:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5 V RMS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput overload voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5 V RMS for RCA and XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInputs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINPUT 1: 2x RCA (Cinch), unbalanced (single-ended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINPUT 2: 2x 3-pin XLR, balanced (female)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x 4-pin XLR female + 6.3 mm jack + 4.4 mm – direct outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1x 4-pin XLR female + 6.3 mm jack – attenuation -6 dB (for balanced planar magnetic \u0026amp; dynamic headphones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMax. power consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e 50 W, 15 W without signal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating voltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 115 V \/ 230 V AC (voltage selector)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height 100 mm, width 305 mm, depth 240 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audio Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56823758782850,"sku":null,"price":6399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/0304\/3261\/files\/SAEQHYPERION-LF01copy.webp?v=1785935036","url":"https:\/\/audioessence.ch\/en\/products\/saeq-hyperion-lf-flagship-headphone-amplifier","provider":"Audio Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}