{"id":131514,"date":"2021-05-26T16:54:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-26T15:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=131514"},"modified":"2021-05-26T17:00:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T16:00:52","slug":"audiozen-p-stone-zen-sex-fun-gig-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/audiozen-p-stone-zen-sex-fun-gig-max\/","title":{"rendered":"Audiozen P-Stone: Zen \/ Sex \/ Fun \/ Gig \/ Max"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Audiozen Audio has<\/b> unveiled the Audiozen P-Stone\u00a0stereo power amplifier\u00a0, which uses a\u00a0class AB\u00a0<b>Si-C MOSFET<\/b>\u00a0output stage based on\u00a0quasi-complementary symmetry silicon carbide.\u00a0This solution is complemented by a Baksandal diode that eliminates the local Miller effect and provides excellent linearity at high frequencies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Audiozen P-Stone - Si-C MOSFET Power Amplifier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/wpesxu0fok2iw45yitpxpyujai6f3ls6.jpg\" alt=\"Audiozen P-Stone - Si-C MOSFET Power Amplifier\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Silicon carbide is characterized by the highest strength and the ability in\u00a0<b>MOSFET<\/b>\u00a0technology to\u00a0provide an increase in switching speed &#8211;\u00a0<b>Si-C MOSFETs are<\/b>\u00a0three times faster than classical silicon MOSFETs, and the minimum input and output currents of elements based on silicon carbide are an order of magnitude lower than that of a conventional\u00a0<b>MOSFET<\/b>\u00a0.\u00a0The high thermal conductivity of silicon carbide, which is approximately three times higher than that of silicon components, has reduced the requirements for the design of the cooling system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Audiozen P-Stone - Si-C MOSFET Power Amplifier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pjr5gds6wh3mfzwi5ebor3lnymzcfygg.jpg\" alt=\"Audiozen P-Stone - Si-C MOSFET Power Amplifier\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The novelty is clothed in an all-aluminum case and is equipped with high-quality audiophile connectors.\u00a0But the main innovation is located on the front of the amplifier.\u00a0Here&#8217;s how the manufacturer describes it:\u00a0<i>\u201cWe are the first brand to equip power amplifiers with a pair of analog meters that use words instead of numbers.\u00a0Pleasure level indicators are divided into many areas of pleasure, from the muted and meditative zen volume to the first watt of power in the hot sex zone to the central fun zone evoking memories of pure pleasure. listening, reaching with a further increase in the volume of the &#8220;concert&#8221; zone (gig) &#8220;<\/i>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Audiozen P-Stone - Si-C MOSFET Power Amplifier\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/gobgyylyrbte4k161mjbvxhrwpn68jug.jpg\" alt=\"Audiozen P-Stone - Si-C MOSFET Power Amplifier\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Audiozen P-Stone Power Amplifier Specifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Type &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0Stereo Power Amplifier Si-C Mosfets<\/p>\n<p><b>Output power, W &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0150 (8 Ohm) \/ 300 (4 Ohm)<\/p>\n<p><b>The class of operation of the transistors of the output stages &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0AB<\/p>\n<p><b>Power transformers &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0toroidal 2 x 350 VA<\/p>\n<p><b>Output Transistors &#8211;<\/b>\u00a06 x Si-C MOSFETs per channel<\/p>\n<p><b>Range of reproducible frequencies, Hz &#8211;<\/b>\u00a05 &#8211; 150,000 (+\/- 3 dB)<\/p>\n<p><b>Sensitivity \/ Input Impedance &#8211;<\/b>\u00a01 V \/ 10 kOhm<\/p>\n<p><b>Available finishes &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0silver and black<\/p>\n<p><b>Dimensions, cm &#8211;<\/b>\u00a045.0 x 18.5 x 41.5<\/p>\n<p><b>Weight, kg &#8211;<\/b>\u00a018.3<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Audiozen Audio has unveiled the Audiozen P-Stone\u00a0stereo power amplifier\u00a0, which uses a\u00a0class AB\u00a0Si-C MOSFET\u00a0output stage based on\u00a0quasi-complementary symmetry silicon carbide.\u00a0This solution is complemented by a Baksandal diode that eliminates the local Miller effect and provides excellent linearity at high frequencies. 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