KA-200 Integrated Amplifier (50W)

KA-200 Integrated Amplifier (50W)

The KA-200 is a handcrafted, high-grade amplifier designed to deliver an elevated audio experience with increased power and sophisticated, contemporary styling. Moving to a full-width yet very shallow chassis, the KA-200 provides a sleek, low-profile aesthetic that fits elegantly into modern hi-fi racks while delivering a robust 50 Watts per channel to drive your loudspeakers with authority and grace.

While its design is rooted in the analogue tradition, the KA-200 embraces modern convenience with integrated Bluetooth connectivity featuring AptX HD, enabling High-Resolution wireless transmission at up to 24-bit quality. This allows you to switch effortlessly from the rich sound of your Kestrel turntable to audiophile-grade wireless streaming from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop — making it the perfect focal point for a refined home audio system.

The KA-200 is the ideal companion for the KT-200 turntable, providing a powerful and visually stunning foundation for a high-performance hi-fi system that complements any contemporary interior.

For digital sources, an S/PDIF input handles signals of up to 192kHz/24-bit, feeding directly into a premium Burr-Brown PCM DAC operating at the full 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Whether the signal arrives wirelessly via AptX HD or through a connected digital source, it is converted with the transparency and musical integrity the KA-200 demands.

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The KA-200 is a handcrafted, high-grade amplifier designed to deliver an elevated audio experience with increased power and sophisticated, contemporary styling. Moving to a full-width yet very shallow chassis, the KA-200 provides a sleek, low-profile aesthetic that fits elegantly into modern hi-fi racks while delivering a robust 50 Watts per channel to drive your loudspeakers with authority and grace.

While its design is rooted in the analogue tradition, the KA-200 embraces modern convenience with integrated Bluetooth connectivity featuring AptX HD, enabling High-Resolution wireless transmission at up to 24-bit quality. This allows you to switch effortlessly from the rich sound of your Kestrel turntable to audiophile-grade wireless streaming from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop — making it the perfect focal point for a refined home audio system.

For digital sources, an S/PDIF input handles signals of up to 192kHz/24-bit, feeding directly into a premium Burr-Brown PCM DAC operating at the full 24-bit/192kHz resolution. Whether the signal arrives wirelessly via AptX HD or through a connected digital source, it is converted with the transparency and musical integrity the KA-200 demands.

Designed for performance and versatility, the KA-200 features:

  • 50W High-Fidelity Output: Offers enhanced headroom and dynamic range, providing a room-filling performance with exceptional detail and control.
  • Full-Width, Shallow Styling: A unique, low-profile design that offers the presence of a full-sized component while remaining incredibly slim and space-efficient.
  • AptX HD Bluetooth: High-Resolution wireless streaming delivering up to 24-bit audio quality for instant access to digital music services with stable, audiophile-grade signal transfer.
  • S/PDIF Digital Input: Accepts up to 192kHz/24-bit signals from CD transports, streamers, and other digital sources.
  • Burr-Brown PCM DAC (24/192): A premium digital-to-analogue converter ensures every digital source — wired or wireless — is rendered with the transparency and natural character the KA-200 is built to deliver.
  • Premium Signal Path: Engineered with upgraded internal components to ensure the transparency and natural warmth of your analogue sources are preserved.
  • Simple, Elegant Control: An intuitive and tactile interface that prioritises the user experience, allowing you to focus entirely on the music.

The KA-200 is the ideal companion for the KT-200 turntable, providing a powerful and visually stunning foundation for a high-performance hi-fi system that complements any contemporary interior.

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