Nuprime IDA-16 Integrated Amplifier (Silver)

The NuPrime IDA-16 Integrated Amplifier

Digital Integrated Amplifier Design for the Ultimate in High-Resolution Sound

The NuPrime IDA-16 combines leading-edge audio technology with innovation, style, and value. It is the world's first fully integrated digital amplifier offering 384K and DSD decoding (2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz). From its digital or analog inputs to its 200-watts-per-channel speaker outputs, the IDA-16 delivers the purest, most natural sound, while also providing the widest support for the latest high-resolution music formats.

Starting with complete integration of all necessary stages within one chassis, the IDA-16's design inherently ensures the shortest possible signal path. This results in vanishing levels of noise and distortion to create a jet-black backdrop upon which your recordings literally unfold before your ears.

"Highly Recommended

"When you consider the NuPrime IDA-16 has an advanced DAC built in, which will play virtually any digital recording available today, it's an even better value. Of course, if it didn't sound good, it wouldn't be a good value, no matter how low the price was, but it sounds excellent," notes The Absolute Sound magazine, which named the IDA-16 Product of the Year for 2015. "Highly recommended."

Innovative Volume Control

Such 'deafening silence' is further augmented by the IDA-16's innovative volume control. It is based upon advanced, thin-film, switched-resistor technology that places only a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting. Volume adjustment is conveniently achieved in 99 precise, 0.5dB increments and is further complemented by providing individually adjustable volume for each input. Precise level matching of your various sources becomes a breeze and makes comparison between them equally so.

An Almost Shocking Level of Dynamic Impact

The NuPrime amp circuit improves on the class-D amp by using a self-oscillating circuit to generate pulse width modulation. The amplifier switches on and off at a frequency of 600kHz, well beyond the 44.1kHz sampling rate of CD. Most class-D amps switch at 300kHz or lower.

Completing the ensemble is NuPrime's proprietary variable frequency Switch-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) technology. For thundering, authoritative bass performance, the IDA-16's innovative supply and its Cross-Matrix Array (CMA) capacitor bank are capable upon demand of delivering extremely high current to the amplifier's output stages. The result is unprecedented transient speed and an almost shocking level of dynamic impact that renders percussive instruments as though they were suddenly attacking outward from beyond the blackest depths of a phantom stage.

Stratospheric Frequency Response

Such highly responsive behavior achieves extremely low Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) levels of less than 0.004%, while attaining a maximum system efficiency of up to 93%. Add the IDA-16's stratospheric frequency response up to 80 kHz, and now mere vocals are transformed nigh unto emotional experiences, and the upper registers of instruments become the shimmering highlights of a live performance. In all, its crystalline transparency, holographic imaging, and fatigue-free sound will allow you to finally relax and experience the music as it was meant to be… while almost forgetting the IDA-16 is even there.

Five Digital Inputs, One Analog Input

Five digital inputs and one stereo input provide complete system flexibility. The inputs consist of 1 x USB (asynchronous transfer mode), 2 x Coaxial Digital S/PDIF, 2 x Optical Digital S/PDIF, and 1 x Analog Stereo RCA. A Theater-Mode pass-through function with fixed volume control adds to the flexibility.

Outputs consist of 1 x Optical (up to 24 bit/192 kHz), 1 x stereo RCA (Line out)/variable (volume controlled) output, and 1 x stereo speaker (Binding Posts) outputs.

More Must-have Features

The IDA-16 offers full microprocessor control with memory retention. It supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 (up to 11.2MHz) and DoP (up to 5.6MHz) method. High-standard parts include an XMOS DAC, ESS9018, and OPA2134 for high-quality sound, plus a Cross-Matrix Array (CMA) capacitor module.

Understated Elegance

You'll be quite proud to showcase the IDA-16 in a place of prominence within your room as its sleek, low profile chassis and understated elegance are sure to draw the attention of your most discriminating guests. Whether your preference is Black or Silver finish, the IDA-16's simple, modern style is certain to find broad approval as it politely augments any decor.

Features

• Integrated amplifier with built in DAC
• Full microprocessor control with memory retention
• Five digital inputs and one stereo input for complete system flexibility
• Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 (up to 11.2MHz) and DoP (up to 5.6MHz) method
• Theater-Mode pass-through (fixed volume control) function
• Ultra low noise JFETs employed in input stage for the lowest possible noise performance
• Volume adjustment in 99 precise, 0.5dB increments
• Advanced, thin-film switched-resistor ladder network for controlling volume - only a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting
• Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of all sources
• High-standard parts: USB (DSD): XMOS DAC: ESS9018 and OPA2134 for high-quality sound.
• Cross-Matrix Array (CMA) capacitor module
• Exclusive driver software for Windows
• Standard driver software for Mac
• Asynchronous transfer mode
• Very Low Power Consumption on Standby Mode
• Available in stylish black or silver anodized aluminum finish
• Included remote control for full convenience

Inputs

• 1 x USB Digital
• 2 x Coaxial Digital S/PDIF
• 2 x Optical Digital S/PDIF
• 1 x Analog Stereo RCA

Outputs

• 1 x Optical (up to 24 bit/192 kHz)
• 1 x Stereo RCA (Line out)/variable (volume controlled) output
• 1 x Stereo Speaker (Binding Posts) Output
• Integrated amplifier with built in DAC
• Full microprocessor control with memory retention
• Five digital inputs and one stereo input for complete system flexibility
• Supports DSD native playback by ASIO2.1 (up to 11.2MHz) and DoP (up to 5.6MHz) method
• Theater-Mode pass-through (fixed volume control) function
• Ultra low noise JFETs employed in input stage for the lowest possible noise performance
• Volume adjustment in 99 precise, 0.5dB increments
• Advanced, thin-film switched-resistor ladder network for controlling volume - only a single resistor in the signal path at any volume setting
• Individually adjustable volume on each input for precise level matching of all sources
• High-standard parts: USB (DSD): XMOS DAC: ESS9018 and OPA2134 for high-quality sound.
• Cross-Matrix Array (CMA) capacitor module
• Exclusive driver software for Windows
• Standard driver software for Mac
• Asynchronous transfer mode
• Very Low Power Consumption on Standby Mode
• Available in stylish black or silver anodized aluminum finish
• Included remote control for full convenience

Inputs

• 1 x USB Digital
• 2 x Coaxial Digital S/PDIF
• 2 x Optical Digital S/PDIF
• 1 x Analog Stereo RCA

Outputs

• 1 x Optical (up to 24 bit/192 kHz)
• 1 x Stereo RCA (Line out)/variable (volume controlled) output
• 1 x Stereo Speaker (Binding Posts) Output