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The History of Heed Audio
The Heed Evolution Heed Audio Ltd is a specialist hi-fi manufacturer in Hungary,
led by chief designer Zsolt Huszti. He and his small team design and manufacture
high-end products at reasonable prices. The first Heed Audio product, a
solid-state pre/power amplifier based on a unique circuit topology, was launched
on the Hungarian and German markets in 1993. The Beginnings Our hi-fi story goes
back, however, to 1987 when Zsolt Audio was formed to import famous British
products into Hungary: Audiolab, Arcam, Celestion, Creek, Epos, Exposure, Ion
Systems, NAD, Rega, Roksan, Royd and Spendor, amongst others. Becoming more and
more attracted to the idea of manufacturing products to his own design, in 1991
Zsolt introduced his first creation, the StandART loudspeaker. Nearly 1,000
pairs of this floorstander were sold - an astonishing success on the small and
underdeveloped Hungarian market. At that time we met Richard Hay, the legendary
designer of Nytech, and later Ion Systems products, and this acquaintance proved
to be very important in our activities. We started to assemble on our premises
the unique ‘shoebox-design’ Obelisk amps, a kind of Naim for people on a budget,
which turned out to be a big hit on the Hungarian market. These two years of
cooperation with Ion Systems were useful experience for us in hi-fi
manufacturing, as well as an invaluable learning process in developing and
realizing ideas well beyond the run-of-the-mill thinking disappointingly all too
common today. Consequently, we have kept many of the unique ideas and technical
principles of Richard Hay - use of balanced circuits, external power supplies,
active crossovers, avoiding of DC coupling, and so on - even though Ion Systems
were ultimately unable to overcome their financial troubles and went out of
business. We decided to carry on the spirit of Ion, and formed Heed Audio.
Whilst Ion's famous amplifier, the Obelisk, found a second life in our Heed
Obelisk Pro, a new amp concept was also elaborated and realized alongside that.
Based on one of Richard Hay’s brain-waves, the Heed Nexus power amplifiers were
born - a second-to-none circuit topology in which a highly unusual bridge-mode
approach has been used to avoid DC coupling and to realize a fully balanced "floating"
system. Although this exceptional product range - which has very little in
common with solid-state amplifiers apart from the transistors generally used in
both - is not in production currently, we strongly hope to revive it with a new
finish and some minor changes in the foreseeable future. Heed Audio 2000 A new
era began at Heed Audio in 2000 when our former German distributor - Marvel &
Heiss - ordered one of our auxiliary components, the Orbit PSU, which was
originally designed for Zsolt’s DIY hi-fi magazine Hang & Technika (Sound &
Technology), as a power-supply kit for Rega Planar turntables. The idea of a
product which could successfully tie in to the over 300,000 Planar turntables
sold world-wide proved to be right on the money: "this analogue
performance-enhancing drug is bloody cheap in comparison with rival products,
not least those selling in huge quantities", as the German high-end magazine
Image Hi-Fi declared in its rave review.The success of the Orbit led us to
develop further products: for example, again with the encouragement of our
German distributor, the Heed team designed another vinyl-related product, the
Quasar phono stage. Press and retailers alike give high praise to this
discretely built, two-box phono device ever since it has appeared in the
high-end scene.We would like to express our sincere thanks to our English copy
editors and language consultants, James Patterson & Jeff Gibson for their
thorough and devoted assistanceNo question, the vast majority of hi-fi
manufacturers have the same goals. They do their best to meet the latest
requirements in terms of modern technology, features, and measurements, as well
as build and finish, and above all the indispensable sonic criterion of music
reproduction: true information retrieval at negligible noise and distortion
levels. We at Heed Audio, however, are strongly convinced that the real
challenge begins beyond these criteria - our main design priority is to convey
the emotional content and ambience of a recording faithfully, and to create
atmosphere and tension in music reproduction. Regrettably, only a few
manufacturers can fulfil this true hi-fi expectation. We genuinely believe that
we are amongst them.
AMPLIFICATORI PER
CUFFIE
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HEED CANAMP II
Listino ufficiale
€. 380,00
Amplificatore in classe "A" per cuffie:
Caratteristiche tecniche: Sensibilitŕ in ingresso/Impedenza: 200 mV/10 kOhm,
Potenza d’uscita: 300 mW (100 Ohm), Rapporto segnale/rumore: (non pesato): 85 dB,
Distortione (THD, 1 kHz, 100mW): <0,05%, Risposta di frequenza: 10 Hz-50 kHz
(±0,5 dB) finitura Nero o Bianco
 Heed
Audio CanAmp Headphone Amplifier Many audiophiles use headphones to enjoy their
system. While some people are compelled to do so by their living circumstances,
others simply prefer cans to loudspeakers. However, some amplifiers either have
no headphone output, just as they don't have phone stages, or if they do have
one, it is often just a simple IC-based stage. Regrettably, even many outboard
amplifiers resort to this simple - and cheap - solution, making it impossible
for headphones to perform at their best. Let us introduce the CanAmp, offering a
no-compromise solution at a realistic price - in fact, given its technology and
manufacturing quality we might even say at a "discount" price.Headphones can be
considered as high quality loudspeakers, but with a much lower power requirement.
For this reason, they have distortion levels an order of magnitude lower than
conventional speakers, and therefore are capable of showing up amplifier
deficiencies more clearly. What's more, headphones are one-way systems, with
very few exceptions, and for this reason crossovers do not interfere with sound
quality. Consequently, a headphone amplifier must offer the best possible sound
quality, even at very low volume levels, whilst working not unlike a real
power amplifier. The CanAmp is a two-stage amplifier. While the first - voltage
gain - stage is based on an integrated circuit of the highest audio pedigree,
the second - power gain - stage is a single-ended, pure Class-A amplifier.
It enables the CanAmp to drive virtually any headphones from 32 ohms up to 600
ohms. The unit has no internal wiring, and the signal path is kept to a minimum
on its PCB. Its high-quality, 1 dB-tolerance Blue Alps volume pot goes through a
further selection process during manufacturing to achieve an even tighter, 0.5
dB tolerance. The CanAmp not only has a line-level input but offers a line-level
output to boot; it can therefore be connected to the TAPE MONITOR output of an
amplifier, leaving the TAPE output free for additional components (MP3, MiniDisc,
CDR, etc.). Gold-plated RCA terminals are used, and soldered directly onto the
fibreglass PCB.Technical specifications Input sensitivity/impedance: 200
mV/10 kOhm Power output: 300 mW (100 Ohm) Signal-to-noise ratio (unweighted):
85 dB Distortion (THD, 1 kHz, 100mW): <0,05% Frequency range: 10
Hz-50 kHz (±0,5 dB)
HEED CANALOT
Listino ufficiale
€. 650,00
Amplificatore di Riferimento in classe "A" per
cuffie con Q-psu: Caratteristiche tecniche: Sensibilitŕ in ingresso/Impedenza:
320 mV/220 kOhm, Potenza d’uscita: 200 mW (32 Ohm), Rapporto segnale/rumore:
(non pesato): 85 dB, Distortione (THD, 1 kHz, 100mW): <0,05%, Risposta di
frequenza: 10 Hz-50 kHz (±0,5 dB) finitura Nero o Bianco.
Versione CANALOT III - DAC Amplificatore
di Riferimento in classe "A" per cuffie con X-psu e con il modulo Dactil -1.2
D/A, finitura Nero
868,00 euro
Versione CANALOT III -DAC - USB
Amplificatore di Riferimento in classe "A" per cuffie con X-psu, con il modulo
Dactil -1.2 D/A e USB2.0 , finitura Nero 1.032,00 euro
Versione CANALOT III Q Amplificatore di
Riferimento in classe "A" per cuffie con alimentatore separato Q-PSU, finitura
Nero
1.261,00 euro
Versione CANALOT III Amplificatore di
Riferimento in classe "A" per cuffie, finitura Nero o Bianco. Solo per chi giŕ
in possesso di un Q-PSU o Obelisk PX. 575,00 euro
*-USB2.0 Modulo di Aggiornamento USB asincrono
24bit/192kHz per Obelisk DA, Dactilus e Canalot
210,00 euro
PREAMPLIFICATORI PHONO
HEED
QUESTAR
MM
€. 368,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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QUESTAR MM
Preamplificatore phono MM con possibilitŕ alimentatore separato Q-PSU.
Caratteristiche tecniche: Ingresso: 3 mV/47 kOhm, Risposta di frequenza: 20 Hz -
20 kHz/± 0,3 dB, Guadagno: 42 dB, Rapporto segnale/rumore: 82 dB, Massima
dinamica: 20 dB Separazione tra i canali: 50 dB (1 kHz)
Heed
Audio QUESTARMM and MC Phono StagesThe QUESTARs are destined to be the MVPs (Most
Valuable Phonostage) of the Heed analogue range. At first glance, they
physically resemble the Pulsar, our previousentry-level MM phono stage, but
looks can be deceiving. Under the hood of their hefty, shielded steel chassis
beats the heart of our award-winning audiophile Quasar MM/MC phonostage,
conveniently divided into neatly-specialized a' la carte portions.The QUESTAR MM
incorporates the Quasar’s unsurpassed MM circuitry. Its sibling, the QUESTAR MC
deploys a streamlined version of the Quasar’s MC stage, eliminating the need for
jumper switches by optimising the amplifier to suit the 300-600 µV output range
characterising the vast majority of today’s moving coils. Considering its
generous 18 dB headroom, ideal cartridge matching is virtually assured.The
internal construction of the QUESTARs meets the most critical high-end standards
in every respect. The amplifier employs an entirely dual-mono configuration and
uses a two-stage - passive/active - RIAA equalisation. Gain adjustment has been
optimised for maximum headroom and highest signal-to-noise ratio. Component
parts are selected to exacting tolerances matching those of our flagship
Quasar.The QUESTARs are suitable for any line-level amplifier input, and can
easily drive virtually any length of interconnect. There is no internal wiring
or binding, and all high-current parts of the circuit are shielded. Both models
feature gold-plated RCA terminals soldered directly onto the PCB, limiting all
signal paths to a bare minimum.The QUESTARs utilise an external “wall-wart”
power supply to avoid undesirable electro-magnetic interference within the
chassis, distinguishing them from their predecessor, the all-in-one-box Pulsar.
Sonic performance can be even further enhanced by upgrading to the Quasar’s
substantial separate box PSU, constructed around a massive 60 VA toroidal
transformer with low-density magnetic field and minimal dispersion. With
substantial 40,000 µF capacitor filtering, the Quasar PSU can feed the QUESTAR’S
circuitry with the kind of super-clean current usually delivered only by
battery-based supplies, even with extreme dynamic swings.Technical
specifications Input: 3 mV/47 kOhm (Questar MM) 220 µV/100ohm (Questar MC)
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz/± 0,3 dB Gain: 42 dB (Questar MM) 64 dB (Questar
MC) Signal/noise ratio: 82 dB (Questar MM) 74 dB (Questar MC) Headroom: 20 dB (Questar
MM) 18 dB (Questar MC) Channel separation: 50 dB (1 kHz)
HEED
QUESTAR
MC
€. 368,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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QUESTAR MC
Preamplificatore phono MC con possibilitŕ alimentatore separato
Q-PSU.Caratteristiche tecniche: Ingresso: 0,22 mV/100ohm, Risposta di frequenza:
20 Hz - 20 kHz/± 0,3 dB, Guadagno: 64 dB, Rapporto segnale/rumore: 74 dB,
Massima dinamica: 18 dB Separazione tra i canali: 50 dB (1 kHz)
Heed
Audio QUESTARMM and MC Phono StagesThe QUESTARs are destined to be the MVPs (Most
Valuable Phonostage) of the Heed analogue range. At first glance, they
physically resemble the Pulsar, our previousentry-level MM phono stage, but
looks can be deceiving. Under the hood of their hefty, shielded steel chassis
beats the heart of our award-winning audiophile Quasar MM/MC phonostage,
conveniently divided into neatly-specialized a' la carte portions.The QUESTAR MM
incorporates the Quasar’s unsurpassed MM circuitry. Its sibling, the QUESTAR MC
deploys a streamlined version of the Quasar’s MC stage, eliminating the need for
jumper switches by optimising the amplifier to suit the 300-600 µV output range
characterising the vast majority of today’s moving coils. Considering its
generous 18 dB headroom, ideal cartridge matching is virtually assured.The
internal construction of the QUESTARs meets the most critical high-end standards
in every respect. The amplifier employs an entirely dual-mono configuration and
uses a two-stage - passive/active - RIAA equalisation. Gain adjustment has been
optimised for maximum headroom and highest signal-to-noise ratio. Component
parts are selected to exacting tolerances matching those of our flagship
Quasar.The QUESTARs are suitable for any line-level amplifier input, and can
easily drive virtually any length of interconnect. There is no internal wiring
or binding, and all high-current parts of the circuit are shielded. Both models
feature gold-plated RCA terminals soldered directly onto the PCB, limiting all
signal paths to a bare minimum.The QUESTARs utilise an external “wall-wart”
power supply to avoid undesirable electro-magnetic interference within the
chassis, distinguishing them from their predecessor, the all-in-one-box Pulsar.
Sonic performance can be even further enhanced by upgrading to the Quasar’s
substantial separate box PSU, constructed around a massive 60 VA toroidal
transformer with low-density magnetic field and minimal dispersion. With
substantial 40,000 µF capacitor filtering, the Quasar PSU can feed the QUESTAR’S
circuitry with the kind of super-clean current usually delivered only by
battery-based supplies, even with extreme dynamic swings.Technical
specifications Input: 3 mV/47 kOhm (Questar MM) 220 µV/100ohm (Questar MC)
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz/± 0,3 dB Gain: 42 dB (Questar MM) 64 dB (Questar
MC) Signal/noise ratio: 82 dB (Questar MM) 74 dB (Questar MC) Headroom: 20 dB (Questar
MM) 18 dB (Questar MC) Channel separation: 50 dB (1 kHz)
HEED
QUASAR
lll
€.
632,00*
Per offerta TELEFONA
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QUASAR Preamplificatore
phono MM/MC con alimentazione separata Q-PSU. Caratteristiche tecniche: Ingresso
MM: 3 mV/47 kOhm /100 pF Ingresso MC con sensibilitŕ regolabile: 100 μV - 220 μV
- 600 μV Impedenza: 100 Ohm / 220 Ohm / 470 Ohm Voltaggio in uscita: "Bassa
uscita ": 220 mV/100 Ohm "Alta uscita ": 775 mV (0 dBm)/ 22 Ohm *)Alimentatore
non compreso
-Versione QUASAR III + Q-PSU Preamplificatore phono MM/MC con alimentazione separata Q-PSU inclusa
946,00 euro
Heed
Audio QUASAR State-of-the-Art MM / MC Phono Stage The signal processing of
cartridges is one of the most delicate jobs in amplification. All the more so
because it isn't done merely by boosting a few hundred microvolts to a few
hundred millivolts. In fact, at this thousandfold amplification (60 dB) the
signal must be processed as cleanly and noise-free as possible. The extremely
low signal level and the frequency-related amplification which arises from the
RIAA equalisation curve applied in the cutting of LPs make the highest demands
of the circuit topology and technical realisation of a phono preamplifier.The
QUASAR, with its discrete conception and wide range of features, represents a
unique bargain at this price level. The QUASAR is built in dual-mono
configuration from the power supply upwards. There are two separate amplifier
stages for MM and MC cartridges, both being fed from their own regulated power
supply arrangement. Optimum adjustments to the cartridge in use can be applied
for sensitivity and load by various settings of the jumpers on the PCB. The two
separate outputs with different sensitivities make it possible for preamps or
recorders to be fed via 'Low Out', whilst its 'High Out' can drive power amps
directly.The output stage has huge headroom at extremely low noise levels and,
due to its low output impedance and high current delivery, can drive long
interconnect cables without any sonic degradation.The enhanced power supply of
the QUASAR is based around a 60 VA toroidal transformer with low-density
magnetic field and very little dispersion. This power, together with 40,000 µF
filtering, can feed the circuit with the kind of super-clean current usually
delivered only by battery-based supplies, even with extreme dynamic swings. The
entirely discrete conception, as well as the short signal paths of the QUASAR,
combine the best audiophile tradition with innovative circuit design. This new
phono preamplifier makes analogue high-end reproduction affordable at last!
Technical specifications MM input: 3 mV /47 kOhm / 100 pF MC input:
adjustable Sensitivity: 100 µV - 220 µV - 600 µV Impedance: 100 Ohm
/ 220 Ohm / 470 Ohm Output voltage: "Low Out": 220 mV/100 Ohm
"High Out": 775 mV (0 dBm)/ 22 Ohm The QUASAR was awarded first prize for
Best Phonostage in 2002 at the biannual "Image Hifi Awards" in Germany,
one of Europe's premier hi-fi accolades.
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HEED
THESIS
PHI
€. 1.860,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Preamplificatore phono MM/MC senza
alimentazione separata π -Usare o PI o QPSU III -
The thesis φ (phi) is a no-compromise phono
preamplifier for all vinyl connoisseurs using a top-class turntable. Just like
the α preamp, it is also fed by the thesis π twin PSU. By using two independent
– MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) – amplifier circuits, it is possible
to use two record players connectedsimultaneously. Cartridge matching is highly
customisable for gain and impedance on the rear panel of the unit by jumpers.
Noise characteristics, dynamic range, headroom and frequency response of the
thesis φ are second to none.
ALIMENTATORI PER
GIRADISCHI
HEED
ORBIT 2
€. 450,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Alimentatore per giradischi a
2 velocitŕ 33/45 giri 220V ( plug "N" play)
The
speed accuracy and stability of many belt drive turntables driven by a
synchronous motor depends entirely upon the quality/consistency of frequency
delivered by the domestic mains supply. However, mains frequency at 50Hz / 60Hz
leaves much to be desired since it is subject to fluctuation, distortion, and
other innumerable problems prior to reaching your listening room. The Heed ORBIT
1 and Heed ORBIT 2 off-board turntable power supplies offer a sophisticated
solution to stabilise and improve any 4-pole, 110V synchronous motor drive,
elevating your deck's sonic performance to startling new levels of musicality.
Backgrounds become „blacker", separation of instruments more sharply defined,
while bass gains added depth, and the overall soundstage widens accordingly.Both
ORBIT models give the added convenience of electronic speed change between 33
1/3 and 45 RPM via one single, elegant push-button in lieu of the rather fussy
manual speed change arrangement of many turntables (removing the platter and
shifting the belt on the motor pulley time and time again.)
DAC
HEED
DACTILUS 3
€. 577,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Convertitore Digitale Analogico Ingressi
(S/PDIF,TOSLINK, USB), scheda USB2.0 (Opitonal alimentazione Q-PSU). finitura
Nero o Bianco
versione DACTILUS 3+Q-PSU Convertitore
Digitale Analogico con Alimentazione Q-PSU 890,00 euro
In designing the Heed DACTILUS, our aim was to
create a D-to-A device which makes any digital source – CD players, DAB tuners,
etc. – more enjoyable to listen to in musical terms. Used with higher ranking
digital components it still holds its own against many on-board DACs with its
strikingly different approach – a less analytical and processed presentation of
music which conveys the musical message in a very fluid, natural, rhythmically
engaging fashion. Even the primal Dactilus 1 with our first-ever DAC circuitry,
the Dactil 1.0 module was capable of doing all that: "...it's seldom anything
other than an enjoyable one to listen to and we're happy to recommend it..." as
leading UK Magazine Hi-Fi Choice found it in their 2009 review. The all-new
second generation Dactilus 3, equipped with our new Dactil 1.2 DAC module, is
capable of 24bit/192 kHz high resolution signal processing while extending upon
the virtues of the earlier model, injecting extra transparency, information
retrieval and dynamic capability. The features list is modest: optical (Toslink)
and electrical (Coax SPDIF) digital inputs (selected using a rear-mounted switch)
or an asynchronous, 24bit/192 kHz capable USB input into a single unbalanced
output.
HEED
OBELISK
DA
€. 1.536,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Converitore Digitale Analogico con 5
ingressi controllabili da telecomando per (S/PDIF,BNC,TOSLINK) con scheda
USB1.2; finitura Nero o Bianco versione
HEED OBELISK DA USB 2.0 1.689,00 euro
The Obelisk DA is our multiple input,
remote-controllable flagship Digital-to-Analogue converter. At the DA's heart
lies the new the Dactil 1.2 DAC card, based on a Wolfson D/A chip and a new
Cirrus receiver, and capable of 24bit/192 kHz high resolution signal processing.
A deceptively simple module with excellent musical qualities, the Dactil 1.2
manages to scale new heights in the employ of the Obelisk DA's 'no compromise'
approach, featuring entirely independent supply rails for its analogue and
digital sections. The Obelisk DA accommodates 5 digital inputs: two S/PDIF (one
RCA, one BNC), two TOSLINK and one USB. Two outputs are available, one with
1.25V output voltage as direct connection from the converter, while the other
one is boosted to 2.5V by a dedicated preamp section similar to the analogue
circuit of the PRE, making it an ideal source for fans of passive pre-amps. The
DA is not only the ideal compliment to our DT compact disc transport, it will
also extract the very best from any digital source: computers, media servers,
DAB tuners, satellite boxes, etc. And its modular DAC card and USB interface
upgradeability assure future-proof enjoyment for many years to come.
Specifications: Input format (RCA and BNC): Max 192kHz/24bit S/PDIF Input
format (optical): Max 192kHz/24bit TOSLINK Input format (USB): Max 192kHz
USB Audio 2.0 compatible (asynchronous) Output level (Direct out, full scale):
1.25VRMS (depends on istalled DAC card) Output level (Buffered out, full scale)
2.5VRMS (depends on installed DAC card) Output impedance (Buffered out): < 35Ω
Frequency response (+/-0.2dB, 44.1kHz): 3Hz - 21kHz (depends on installed DAC
card) THD (0dB, 1kHz): < 0.005% (depends on installed DAC card) S/N
(A-weighted): 97dB (depends on installed DAC card) Max. consumption: 15W
Weight: 4kg Dimensions (WxHxD): 22x8.5x32.5cm
AMPLIFICATORI INTEGRATI
HEED
ELIXIR
€.
980,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Amplificatore Integrato Potenza 50W/8 Ω;
65W/4 Ω finitura Nero o Silver
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HEED
OBELISK
SI IIIL €. 1.461,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Amplificatore Integrato Linea con V/RC;
Potenza 2x50W/8 Ω; finitura Nero o Bianco
Unleashed
by ION Systems in what only now seems like the twinkling of an eye during the
early 1990s, Richard Hay’s original amplifier concept stirred emotions in Hi-Fi
freaks and music lovers alike. The Obelisk was something unabashedly different.
As Alec Issigonis set the automotive world on its head with his Mini in 1959 – a
groundbreaking design with front wheel drive, transverse engine, sump gearbox,
and phenomenal space efficiency –, so the half-width, shoebox-sized Obelisk
challenged the status quo with its decidedly austere exterior, flexible upgrade
possibilities, and controversial non-DC-coupled topology (by then, largely
considered virtual heresy for any serious transistor-based amplifier). But
above all, it managed to render recorded music, well, disarmingly musical.Like
the metamorphosis of the classic Mini into the ’new MINI’ under the BMW banner
with modern safety, emissions and manufacturing principles, so too we have
resurrected the Obelisk – by applying advanced design solutions, utilizing
superior-quality component parts, and meeting higher production
standards.Therefore, we take tremendous pride in presenting the Heed Audio
Obelisk Si integrated amplifier, its supplementary Obelisk X-2 outboard power
supply, and matching Obelisk PAS stereo power amplifier.This very first 21st
century Obelisk sports 5 line inputs, remote volume control, a beefed-up power
supply, stand-by facility, and the ability to accept either optional phono stage
or DAC modules. And that’s not to mention an entirely re-imagined
preamplifier section based upon, and yet newly refined from our innovative 2-box
Luna preamp. But we have never lost sight of the pivotal principles set forth by
its classic predecessor; the active involvement of Richard Hay throughout the
entire development of the new Obelisk range has been indispensable.Technically
speaking, the Obelisk defies conventional measurement. Mere specifications can
be wildly misleading here. Consider output power: the Si is conservatively rated
at 35 watts per channel into 8 ohms. While this represents a humble enough watt/cost
ratio, here 35 watts don’t exactly equal 35 watts, since the Obelisk’s
non-DC-coupled design behaves rather more akin to valve amplifiers (roughly
speaking, Richard Hay’s approach was sort of a “valve amp built with transistors”)
of similar rating. With this kind of power on board, better valve amps are
capable of astonishing dynamic authority, and we’re more than satisfied that the
Obelisk Si adheres to this paradigm and then some. The Obelisk X-2 power supply
(in fact, a dual-mono power amp PSU) ups the ante to a full 50wpc (again,
behaving more like so many valve-watts), while allowing the original on-board
power supply to dedicate itself entirely to the preamp section. In other words,
with the addition of this single device, the Obelisk Si evolves into a
fully-fledged dual-mono pre/power combination! Finally, the ultimate Obelisk
experience along the Si’s upgrade path is realized by the addition of the
Obelisk PAS stereo power amplifier in bi-amp configuration with compatible
loudspeakers.But perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of the Obelisk
Si, in any configuration, lies in its inherent and exceptional musicality. With
each listen, we are keenly reminded of how organic and life-like recorded music
can be. But don’t buy this story from us. Just read the verdict of one of
the world’s most distinguished music & Hi-Fi publications, Diapason (France):
„The Obelisk deftly negotiates dense passages with aplomb, yet is always
accompanied by finesse and simplicity, indeed, consider the best tube amps. It
is much closer to the "live" magic of a reference-quality 300B than it really
has any right to. ...The Si’s dynamic range approximates the spontaneity we hear
attending a live performance, evoking the very same impression. A genuine
revelation at a price, after all, without competition.” (And just two short
months after this review was published, the Obelisk Si was named recipient of
the coveted Diapason D’Or Award for 2008.)For even a fleeting experience with
the real world is better than thousand words in hi-fi, do try and meet the
Obelisk wherever you can – trade shows, Heed Audio dealers, happy Obelisk
owners.
VERSIONE
OBELISK
SI III
V Amplificatore Integrato Linea e Phono
con scheda Phono Vinyl 1.0; Potenza 2x50W/8 ΩMM ; finitura Nero o Bianco
€.1.569,00
OBELISK Si III-D1 Amplificatore Integrato
Linea e Digitale con scheda Dactil 1.2;Potenza 2x50W/8 Ω; finitura Nero o Bianco
1.634,00
OBELISK Si III-D2 Amplificatore Integrato
Linea e Digitale con scheda Dactil 2.1; Potenza 2x50W/8 Ω; finitura Nero o
Bianco 1.807,00
HEED
OBELISK
X2
€. 810,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Alimentazione Esterna per Obelisk Si;
finitura Nero o Bianco
The Obelisk X-2 power supply (in fact, a
dual-mono power amp PSU) ups the ante to a full 50wpc, while allowing the
original on-board power supply of the Obelisk Si to dedicate itself entirely to
its preamp section. In other words, with the addition of this single device, the
Obelisk Si evolves into a fully-fledged dual-mono pre/power combination. It is a
substantial technical upgrade, and consequently a leap forward in sonic
performance: it catapults the single-box integrated Obelisk into a much higher
league.
PREAMPLIFICATORI
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OBELISK
PRE
€. 1.551,00
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Preamplificatore Stereo di linea con volume
telecomandato; finitura Nero o Bianco
The Obelisk PRE is the "command center" of the
Obelisk range, a thoroughbred analogue preamplifier with the option of using one
or two of its inputs for digital-to-analogue conversion by add-on DAC modules.
It is a keenly priced design that we're convinced more than holds its own
against many class-leading but prohibitively expensive high-end competitors.
Although rather traditional in its basic topology, the circuit design of the
Obelisk PRE represents the convergence of cutting edge ideas with highest-grade
components. As opposed to many preamplifiers that have "dumbed-down" internal
power supplies in order to present more dramatic sonic benefits with optional
auxiliary power supply upgrades, the PRE has a sophisticated and generously
sized on-board power supply that is based on a top-quality Noratel transformer
and two 10.000µF Mundorf capacitors, custom made to our own specifications.
Nevertheless, the last ounce of the PRE's performance can be elicited by adding
the Obelisk PX power supply. The PRE accommodates 6 inputs of which one is
exclusively dedicated to the digital domain and can be used with our optional
Dactil 1.2 DAC module via 75 Ohm S/PDIF or TOSLINK connections, while a second
one will accept either a further DAC module (only via S/PDIF in this case), or
our optional MM phono module for vinyl replay (sans module, this input works as
standard line-level connection). Since DAC circuits are highly prone to
interferences caused by analogue circuits integrated nearby on the PCB, we
provided the on-board supply environment of the DAC module with two independent
supply rails using a smart „unit within the unit" solution. Furthermore, all
analogue amplifying stages (including the MM phono module) are built in
dual-mono configuration and fed through no less than seven fully regulated
voltage supply rails. Modules can be easily inserted into slots on the main PCB
and dedicated by jumper settings. Using modules internally instead of
stand-alone auxiliary units provides many advantages: absolute synergy, no
external cables and plugs, shortest possible signal paths, saving unnecessary
costs for external case and power supply, etc. The two pre-out connections of
the Obelisk PRE make various configurations possible. Beside traditional single
power amplification, it is also possible to use two power amplifiers for
bi-amping or active mode. A tape-out connection is also available for use with a
recorder or a headphone amplifier, ideally our Heed Audio CanAmp.
Specifications: Frequency response (+0, -1dB, unity gain): 1Hz – 105kHz
Frequency response (+0, -3dB, unity gain): 1Hz – 220kHz Input impedance: 10kΩ
Input sensitivity (at 775mVRMS out): 220mVRMS Output impedance: < 35Ω Maximum
output level (at THD = 1%): 7.5VRMS Gain: 10dB Headroom: 20dB Total harmonic
distortion (full range): < 0,005% Signal to noise ratio (at 775 mVRMS out,
unweighted): > 100dB Max. power consumption: 10W Weight: 4.2kg Thesis line
Obelisk lineDA DT PREDetails Gallery Reviews PS PM PX Si X2 Modular line
Speakers .. English (United Kingdom)French (Fr) © Copyright 2014 Heed Audio Kft.
All rights reserved.
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THESIS
ALPHA
€. 3.100,00
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Preamplificatore di linea con 2 ingressi
analogici e 4 digitali (S/PDIF, TOSLINK, BNC E USB) con telecomando per ingressi
e volume
The thesis α (alpha) preamplifier sports two
analogue and four digital inputs including S/PDIF, TOSLINK, BNC and USB. All
inputs, as well as volume setting with muting function are remote-controllable
via our new RC handset. A twin capacitor-coupled output stage caters for driving
long cables and connecting two sets of power amplifiers to drive speakers in
bi-amp configuration. The analogue section of the thesis α is fed by the thesis
π twin PSU which can also supply the φ phono stage with power simultaneously.
PSU ALIMENTAZIONE
HEED Q-PSU
Listino ufficiale
€. 370,00
Alimentazione separata utilizzabile per
Questar, Dactilus, Luna II e THESIS ϕ - PHI
The enhanced power supply of the QUASAR, the
Q-PSU that also can be used as power supply upgrade with other components like
the QUESTAR phono stage or the DACTILUS D-to-A converter is based around a 60 VA
toroidal transformer with low-density magnetic field and very little dispersion.
This power, together with 40,000 µF filtering, can feed the circuit with the
kind of super-clean current usually delivered only by battery-based supplies,
even with extreme dynamic swings.
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THESIS
PI
€. 1.760,00
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Alimentazione Dual per α (Alpha) e ϕ (Phi)
simultaneamente con 2 uscite indipendenti
The thesis π (pi) twin power supply can feed the
α and φ preamplifiers simultaneously. It has two independent sections, each with
dual regulated power supply rails. In order to ensure an absolutely clean and
stable power delivery, the thesis π uses high-grade components custom made by
Airlink and Mundorf to our specifications, all massively overspecified for
smooth and effortless performance even when pushed to its limits
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OBELISK
PX
€. 1.020,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Alimentazione esterna stabilizzata per Obelisk
PRE, Quasar, Dactilus e Canalot; finitura Nero o Bianco
One of the most difficult tasks we have
undertaken has been to extend the capabilities of the Obelisk PRE, which was
designed to perform beautifully as a self-contained unit. However, the Obelisk
PX dedicated outboard power supply manages to surpass even our highest
expectations. The PX is based on a sophisticated fully-regulated,
double-filtered circuit topology, which eliminates interference caused by the
mains supply, providing the cleanest possible current to the PRE. It features
very high grade components such as a Noratel mains transformer and four 10.000µF
Mundorf capacitors custom made to Heed's own specifications. This results in
extremely low noise, low inner impedance and negligible distortion performance.
Although the PX is primarily designed to partner with the Obelisk PRE, it can
also be paired to enhance the performance of our Quasar phono stage, Dactilus
DAC, Luna II preamp, etc.
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VINIL 1
€. 162,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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vinyl-1 Scheda Phono MM per
Obelisk
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DACTIL
1.2 €.
270,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Nuovo modello Scheda Convertitore D/A per
Obelisk Si, PRE, Dactilus e Canalot.
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DACTIL
2.0 €.
470,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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Nuovo modello Scheda Convertitore D/A per
(scheda plug-in oer Obelisk Si III, PRE)
AMPLIFICATORI FINALI
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OBELISK
PS
€.
1.551,00
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Amplificatore con potenza stereo da 50W per
canale; finitura Nero o Bianco
The Obelisk PS is a versatile stereo power amplifier,
rated at 50 watts per channel into 8 Ohms, yet performing like a much higher
rated amplifier due to its unique circuit topology and outstanding power supply
section. It is entirely suitable for bi-amping, tri-amping or multi-room use. It
is a perfect match for the Obelisk PRE. But above all, the PS is every bit an
Obelisk. Our long-standing tradition of eschewing DC-coupling for a less "processed"
sound with more natural decay of tones and uncanny realism has reached new
heights with the evolution of the Obelisk PS. With the capacitor-coupled power
amp stage of the Obelisk Si integrated (even more effective when quasi-pre/power
configured with the addition of the X-2 PSU), we created a distinctively
different sound signature much closer to the best of valve amplification than to
conventional solid state presentation, as noted by many prominent hi-fi
journalists — „It is much closer to the 'live' magic of a reference-quality 300B
than it really has any right to." (Thierry Soveaux, Diapason), .... „It really
does make that solid-state valve-sound a little closer to reality." (Jason
Kennedy, Hi-Fi Choice) .... „with its liveliness and ease it's geared toward the
intrinsic virtues of good valve amplifiers." (Markus Sauer, Hi-Fi Statement) .
The PS proves that it is possible to push the envelope of the Obelisk topology.
In doing so, we followed a simple path: we kept the proven dual-mono power amp
circuit of the Si, improved its PCB layout, optimized all signal paths, opted
for higher grade components sourced from the likes of Mundorf, Clarity Caps and
Noratel, and upgraded the entire power supply. The result speaks for itself. The
Obelisk PS, along with the PRE/Dactil and DT digital transport won Diapason D'Or
2009 and 6moons' Best of The Year — Writers Favorite 2010 Specifications:
Frequency response (1W, 8Ω, < 0.1% THD): 7Hz - 60kHz Input impedance: 22kΩ
Input sensitivity: 700mV Power (8Ω, both channel, 1kHz, < 0.1% THD): 50W /
channel Power (4Ω, both channel, 1kHz, < 0.1% THD): 80W / channel
Max. consumption: 300W Weight: 6kg Dimensions (WxHxD): 22x8.5x32.5cm
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OBELISK
PM
€.
1.682,00
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Amplificatore con potenza mono da 70W ;
finitura Nero o Bianco
The Obelisk PM monobloc power amplifier could
have easily been named the Obelisk Statement. What is the ultimate Obelisk power
amp like? How much can be extracted from capacitor-coupled power amp topology if
done uncompromisingly, no holds barred? Don't be fooled by the PM's deceptively
modest power specification — 70W into 8 ohm, 120W into 4 ohm — as it hardly says
anything about the real capability of this unit — a stable 200W delivery down to
1 ohm! And bearing in mind the unique Obelisk topology, those watts effectively
behave more like valve-watts. We're satisfied that the Obelisk PM can drive
virtually anything; even the most awkward loads can be handled with relative
ease. Drawing on an enormous power supply featuring custom-made components from
Airlink in the UK and Mundorf in Germany, employing shorter signal paths than
we've ever used in power amplification — signals are almost fed from component
leg to leg — all these small engineering details contribute to astonishing
performance results. Sheer power and technical ingenuity are one thing (well,
two...), musical performance is another, and one ideal which we hold above all
others is summarized in our credo — 'Forget Hi Fi — Remember Music'. The Obelisk
PM is indeed that rare thing: a most unforgettable musical brute. It is simply
the best power amplifier we've ever built. Specifications: Frequency
response (1W, 8Ω, < 0.1% THD): 6Hz - 60kHz Input impedance: 22kΩ
Input sensitivity: 700mV Power (8Ω, 1kHz, < 0.1% THD): 70W Power
(4Ω, 1kHz, < 0.1% THD): 120W Power (1Ω, 1kHz, < 0.1% THD): 200W Max.
consumption: 300W Weight: 6.9kg Dimensions (WxHxD): 22x8.5x32.5cm
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THESIS
OMEGA
€. 2.490,00
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Amplificatore Mono a stato solido
The thesis ω (omega) monobloc power amplifier is
an AC-coupled device in true Heed fashion that drives loudspeakers in a similar
way to valve power amplifiers, but without their inherent problems related to
the vacuum tube. Despite certain topological similarities to its valve
counterparts, the thesis ω is best described as a quintessentially solid-state
power amp that successfully gets around the often sterile, lifeless sound of
most solid-state devices. We believe that connecting amplifiers to speakers by
AC- instead of the prevalent DC-coupling results in amuch more natural, less
“cropped” decay of tones. Freed from the cost containments of the Obelisk power
amplifiers, we could achieve a no-compromise implementation of this topology in
the thesis ω. With its very generously sized power supply, unlike valve
amplifiers, it is also extremely stable even into the most difficult loads –
continuous power delivery up to 160W or capability of driving loads down to 1.6
Ohm speak for themselves. It is capable of driving all kind of speakers
except those with very low efficiency
MECCANICHE CD
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OBELISK
DT
€. 1.539,00
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Meccanica CD e HDCD con telecomando;
finitura Nero o Bianco
The Obelisk DT is a dedicated compact disc audio
transport, reading both conventional and HDCDs, and outputting near-perfect
digital data to any high quality Digital-to-Analogue processor.
We designed the DT to be one of the best value-for-money optical disc players
available. Its uncompromising technical approach, usually found only in
prohibitively-priced transports, makes it well suited for partnering with a wide
variety of DACs, from our keenly priced Dactil 1.2 DAC module (as used
optionally in many Heed components: Obelisk Si, Obelisk PRE, Dactilus) up to
more high-end devices such as our Obelisk DA, the DT's ideal partner. In
an audio market comprised of DACs-galore with dedicated transports
thin-on-the-ground, it is understandable how one might be skeptical of the
significance of CD audio transports, and convinced that D-to-A conversion alone
is responsible for superior digital performance. This misconception can lead
customers to spend huge amounts on DACs for use with modest CD players as
transports, akin to buying very expensive and demanding cartridges for mediocre
turntables. The reality, however, remains inescapable: best data retrieval and
transfer from the source are essential for best possible D-to-A conversion. Of
course, we strongly suggest a serious audition to hear what this exceptional
transport is capable of. If you are a discerning music lover on the lookout for
a truly musical player, even by the highest analogue standards, the Obelisk DT
may well be your ultimate CD-playing device.Specifications:
Supported disc types: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW (8, 12cm) Supported audio formats:
CD digital audio, HDCD, MP3 Output format (CD): digital stereo
44.1kHz/16bit S/PDIF Max. consumption: 15W Weight: 3.9kg
Dimensions (WxHxD): 22x8.5x32.5cm
DIFFUSORI
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ENVOY
€. 12.827,00
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ENVOY Diffusore a 2,5 vie, non direzionabile,
a partire da questo costo, per finiture contattarci.
If Heed were a pure electronics manufacturer, our
thesis would end here. We are, however, designersand manufacturers of
all-encompassing audioequipment. Just like our Obelisk/Enigma concept,the thesis
also consists of electronics and loudspeakers.These are bound together in a
synergicentity in which the speakers play a pivotal role. So let us introduce
you to our second “enigmaticchallenger”, the envoy of thesis.Following our
non-directional speaker concept thatfirst jelled in the Enigma, we have turned
over a newleaf and created the envoy, a bigger enigma– literally. It is a dual
TMR (transmissionline-reflex) 2.5-way non-directional speaker that improves
onthe Enigma in almost all respects. By using two 6.5 inch drivers in two
separate quarter-wave TMR chambers, the envoy performs an exceptionallydeep,
voluminous and dynamic bass response, while its state-of-the-art tweeter not
only preserves the Enigma’s uniquely open and holographic midupper range but
makes it even more detailed, transparent and tangible. A breathtakingly
realistic reproduction of music in all its facets, spaciousness and immediacy
that casts a spell over the listener
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ENIGMA
V
€. 3.069,00
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Diffusore a due vie, non direzionabile,
finitura Acero, Ciligio o Noce Americano, Wenge, Noce Cluster
When we listen to live music, we are not the
least bit concerned about where the musicians are located in the room and if we
move about the room, we experience the music wherever we are. Shouldn't a
loudspeaker release music into the room in the same way? Conventional speaker
systems, however, cannot faithfully recreate music as we hear it in a live
setting. No matter how large or expensive they are, whatever type of cabinet
design, drive units, cone materials, toe-in, or crossover techniques are
implemented, directional speakers will always YELL in your face, to a certain
extent. At Heed Audio, we have found that loudspeakers with a non-directional
radiation pattern are best able to simply let the music into the room. At the
same time, other things begin to happen. Rather than feeling compelled to sit
rigidly in the "sweet spot", it is possible to move to the right and left,
forward or backward, up or down, and the music follows. As a further benefit of
using suitable conventional drive units in an angle wide off-axis, there is no
need to restrain high-frequency energy in order to tame the tweeter's on-axis
response. High-pitched tones of percussion instruments like cymbals and hi-hats,
but also horns or strings can be reproduced with life-like impact, vibrancy and
dynamics without ever getting strident.The Heed Enigma delivers an almost
uncanny sense of "being there" with the musicians and instruments. It seems to
transform the domestic listening space into the concert hall, or jazz club,
where the music is fully present wherever you might be sitting. Tonality is
natural and balanced all around the room, with fewer of the peaks and dips that
occur when a speaker has to aim its output directly at the listener."...over at
the Atrium, the Spendor dealer room might be playing jazz but it sounds
astonishingly vibrant and exciting. It might have snaffled my best-in-show gong
if I hadn't stepped next door to hear (yet more jazz) in the Profundo room. Here,
an all-Heed amplification setup fed Heed omnidirectional speakers for a
soundstage that went tall and wide and was oh-so inviting. Glorious. Best room,
no question." (T.H.E. Show Newport Beach 2012 ― John Darko DIGITAL AUDIO REVIEW)
The radical approach of this unique loudspeaker, however, only begins with
non-directionality...
ACCESSORI
HEED
VINIL 1
€. 162,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
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vinyl-1 Scheda Phono MM per
Obelisk
HEED
DACTIL
1.2 €.
270,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
/ UN E-MAIL
Nuovo modello Scheda Convertitore D/A per
Obelisk Si, PRE, Dactilus e Canalot.
HEED
DACTIL
2.0 €.
470,00
Per offerta TELEFONA
/ UN E-MAIL
Nuovo modello Scheda Convertitore D/A per
(scheda plug-in oer Obelisk Si III, PRE)
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