General Information
K.I.C.A.S.
Purity Audio writes: "The K.I.C.A.S. headphone amp [Keep It Clean And Simple] is a class-A, fully discrete Headphone amplifier. With the entire circuit defaulted to class-A operation, transient voltages are minimized and impulse response is as quick as possible.
"Our current flagship model(s) are the K.I.C.A.S. and Caliente Headphone Amplifier. The K.I.C.A.S. and Caliente employ a single ended, standard RCA/Phono input at the back and a single ended, ¼" phone jack output. It offers both high current output rates for lower impedance headphones, but also has enough voltage to drive higher impedance headphones (up to 600 ohms rated impedance) with ease. K.I.C.A.S. and Caliente are designed primarily for modern dynamic headphones (impedances from 25 to 600 ohms rated impedance, with an efficiency of 96 dB/mW or better).
Technical Specifications
•Frequency bandwidth: 10 Hz - 50kHz
•Maximum power output: 400 mW
•input impedance: 10kohm
•Gain: 6 dB, non-adjustable
•Dimensions: 17cm (6.5") wide x 16.5cm (6.25") deep x 5cm (2") high
•Weight: 1 kg
Which amplifier should I chose?
If you’re looking at this and considering this question, then we feel quite comfortable giving you our opinion. It really boils down to the sound you prefer:
· If you’re a fan of big sound stage, analytical/detailed sound and neutral presentation, the K.I.C.A.S. is your amp
· If you like more warmth in your music, tube amps and/or greater low frequency fullness, then the Caliente is for you.
[end quote from Purity Audio's website]
Purity Audio writes: "The K.I.C.A.S. headphone amp [Keep It Clean And Simple] is a class-A, fully discrete Headphone amplifier. With the entire circuit defaulted to class-A operation, transient voltages are minimized and impulse response is as quick as possible.
"Our current flagship model(s) are the K.I.C.A.S. and Caliente Headphone Amplifier. The K.I.C.A.S. and Caliente employ a single ended, standard RCA/Phono input at the back and a single ended, ¼" phone jack output. It offers both high current output rates for lower impedance headphones, but also has enough voltage to drive higher impedance headphones (up to 600 ohms rated impedance) with ease. K.I.C.A.S. and Caliente are designed primarily for modern dynamic headphones (impedances from 25 to 600 ohms rated impedance, with an efficiency of 96 dB/mW or better).
Technical Specifications
•Frequency bandwidth: 10 Hz - 50kHz
•Maximum power output: 400 mW
•input impedance: 10kohm
•Gain: 6 dB, non-adjustable
•Dimensions: 17cm (6.5") wide x 16.5cm (6.25") deep x 5cm (2") high
•Weight: 1 kg
Which amplifier should I chose?
If you’re looking at this and considering this question, then we feel quite comfortable giving you our opinion. It really boils down to the sound you prefer:
· If you’re a fan of big sound stage, analytical/detailed sound and neutral presentation, the K.I.C.A.S. is your amp
· If you like more warmth in your music, tube amps and/or greater low frequency fullness, then the Caliente is for you.
[end quote from Purity Audio's website]
