The Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000 sits, with authority, in the Technics Reference Class of products. One look, and one lift, tells you Technics ain’t messin’ around.
Old school Rec In/Out are joined by new school digital inputs (2x USB, 2x Coax, 2x Optical) that support MQA, PCM resolutions up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD via USB, a host of balanced and unbalanced line level inputs, and balanced and single-ended phono inputs (MM/MC). Two sets of speaker binding posts, a USB-A input for firmware updates, Pre-Out, Main In for using the SU-R1000 as a power amp only, a control input, and mains IEC inlet complete the rear panel.
Speaking of old school, who doesn’t appreciate the glow of meters, bouncing along with peak power. That’s not a question, more of a statement.
The Su-R1000’s front panel is simple, adorned with the power button, headphone jack, centrally located volume knob, an input selector with a small LED display, and those full-width meters. Yum.
The SU-R1000 offers 150W per channel into 8 Ohms, doubling down into 4 Ohms while packing a heap of Technics tech inside including the company’s JENO jitter reduction engine, Active Distortion Cancelling Technology (ADCT) newly developed by Technics that accurately extracts and removes distortion in the power output stage which is generated by the speaker’s counter electromotive force and voltage drops, LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration), four independent power supplies (one each for the analogue circuits and digital circuits in the pre-amp stage, and separate power supply units for the right and left channels in the power amp), DSP-based Intelligent Phono EQ, and more. Lots more. We are looking at what Technics calls full-digital amplification, utilizing a high-speed GaN (gallium nitride) FET driver output stage (more on the tech in the review proper), albeit one weighing in at about 50lbs.
There are also tone controls hidden out of site, accessible via the front panel controls or the included remote. The SU-R1000 is wrapped in lots of silver aluminum for US customers.
I very much look forward to making those meters bounce.
Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-R1000
Price: $9,499.99
Specifications
Accurate Digital Technology
JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimisation)
LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration)
Advanced Speed Silent Power Supply
Battery Driven Clock Generator
Noiseless Signal Technology
Advanced Speed Silent Power Supply
Advancement of Power Supply
Technics Definitive Design
High-rigidity Cabinet
Three-section Configuration
FTC Output Power
150W + 150W ( 1kHz, T.H.D. 0.5 %, 8Ω, 20kHz LPF ),
300W + 300W ( 1kHz, T.H.D. 0.5 %, 4Ω, 20kHz LPF)
Input Sensitivity / Input Impedance
LINE 200 mV / 22 kΩ, PHONO (MM) 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ, PHONO(MC) 300uV /100Ω
Frequency Response
LINE 5 Hz-80 kHz (-3 dB, 8 Ω),
PHONO (MM) 20 Hz – 20 kHz (RIAA DEVIATION ±1 dB, 8 Ω)
DIGITAL 5 Hz – 80 kHz (-3 dB, 8 Ω)
Load Impedance
4 Ω-16 Ω
Analogue Input Terminal
LINE x 2 (LINE 1, LINE2), LINE XLR BALANCED x1, PHONO (MM/MC) x1, PHONO XLR BALANCED(MC) x1, MAIN IN x1, REC IN x1
Digital Input Terminal
Optical digital x2 (OPT 1, OPT 2) , Coaxial digital x2(COAX 1, COAX 2), USB-B x2 (PC 1, PC 2)
Analogue Output Terminal
PRE OUTx1, REC OUT x1
Headphone Output
Yes, Stereo Φ6.3mm
support Codec
USB 2.0 high-speed, USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous mode
Support Codec
PCM: Yes (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
DSD: Yes (2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz, 22.4 MHz* *ASIO Native mode only)
Power Supply
AC 120 V ,60 Hz
Power Consumption
220 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
430 mm x 191 mm x 459 mm
16-15/16 x 7-17/32 x 18-3/32 inch
Weight
Approx. 22.8 kg
Approx. 50.3lbs
Accessories
Remote Control, Calibration Record, AC Cord, Owner’s Manual
Company Website: Technics