The Tour De Force
The Model ISx is a full width design with unrivalled Lavardin Technologies build quality and design philosophy. In particular the circuits and components which virtually eliminate the effects of memory distortion.
The new X circuits brings a major improvement on transparency and micro dynamics over its predecessor the Model IS.
The Model ISx will definitely bring you closer to the music and give you a purity and clarity that no other amplifier, even those far outside its price range, can achieve. Its extreme transparency, over the full bandwidth is in contrast with midband focused transparency of the best tube amplifiers. Its micro dynamics, never aggressive, clumsy or confused is in contrast with almost all transistor and digital amplifiers.
By design, Lavardin Technologies amplifiers are the less load sensitive amplifiers ever made. Consequently, virtually all speakers will be driven at their best what ever their size and technology. This fantastic power handling allows to measure over 104W per channel with 2 ohm loads out of the Model ISx and 50W at 8 ohms.
During shows we have experienced gorgeous musical results with speakers such as Avalon, Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage, Quad Electrostatics, Rogers LS3/5A, Living Voice, Harbeth, Focal Utopia, Lecontoure Airline and many others.
Optional Features
Zero Side Effect Volume Control
Today's digital sources musical drama is the use of their digital volume control, remote controlled or not. It simply destroys the musicality what ever the price of the DAC, server or computer. Now, for a much better sound, simply set both DAC and computer at full level and set the volume thanks to the Lavardin amplifier remote handset.
MM Phono Input
To get the full magic of vinyl reproduction, Model ISx can be fitted with our exceptional internal phono moving magnet input module. The direct connection to the heart of the amplifier guaranties better sonic results than any external devices.
Bypass Input
For integration of a Surround Processor into High End Audio System, Model ISx can have an optional bypass input (input 1) with fixed amplification fitted. For ultimate quality, both AV and stereo signals are routed directly without any additional bypass switch.
| Specifications | |
| Inputs | 4 Gold Plated High Quality Hand Mounted Cinch Connectors |
| Input Impedance | 10 KΩ |
| Input Sensitivity | 330 mV |
| Bypass Input | Factory Option on Input 1 |
| Phono Input | Factory Option on Input 4 |
| Remote Volume Control | Factory Option |
| Input Selection | Sealed Relays |
| Relay Contact | Gold, Silver, Palladium Alloy |
| Output Power | 2 x 50 W RMS @ 8 Ω / Maximum 2 x 104 W @ 2 Ω |
| Output Impedance | Nominal 8 Ω |
| Harmonic Distortion | 0.005% @ Max. Output |
| Technology | High Speed and Low Memory Distortion Solid State Circuits, Lavardin Technologies Design |
| Case material | Non Magnetic Aluminium (3 mm Chassis, 6 mm Front Face) |
| Finish | Black Anodised and Painted High-Grade Aluminium |
| Power Consumption | 180 Watts Maximum, 32 Watts Idle |
| Size (W x H x D) | 430 x 80 x 340 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg Net (13 lb) |
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