Close your Eyes and Feel The Blue Cat
Why is high-end audio too expensive? Even when I calculated worker salary, buildings, brand value etc. I still could not make it add up. That is why I founded Danish Audio Design Int.
Music should be less about money and more about feelings, emotions, joy, pain, dance…
Jan Harbo Jakobsen
Notable Models
The Only One SE
The Only One SEThis power amplifier never gets warm or over headed. Even when running our largest loudspeakers for hours, it still remain calm. Due to the extreem build quality and choise of components in the correct combination, you will experience dynamics and music reprodused in a manner there makes it hard to separate reality from reproduced. Our decoupling capacitors are also used in high speed trains in Japan.
The amplifiers profile are not cheap ribs, but cut out in one single piece of metal pr. side. It takes a modern CNC milling cutter more than 12 hours just to make one.
100 kg toroidal transformer limitid to 50 amps.
Stabile down to 0,5 Ohm!
THE ONLY ONE Specifications
- Effect: 2 x 2200W in 8 ohms
- Signal to noise ratio: 110 dB
- Distortion: THD+N 0.0001%
- Capacitor bank: 2.500.000 µF
- Speaker impedance: Down to 0.5 ohm
- Dampening factor: 800
Dimensions
- Depth: 90 cm Width: 61 cm Height: 81 cm
- Weight: 495 kg
- Power Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
- Power consumption: 700W
- Frequency range: 5 – 250.000 Hz (DC to light)
- Class A/B construction
- Input XLR Balanced RCA
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The One – Power Mono Block Amplifier
260 kg pr. side! Mono block. Cold as ICE even when running at extreme power for days!
THE ONE Specifications
- Effect: 1 x 1600W in 8 ohms
- Signal to noise ratio: 125 dB
- Distortion: THD+N 0.0001%
- Capacitor bank: 1.030.000 µF
- Speaker impedance: Down to 0.5 ohm
- Dampening factor: 1000
Dimensions
- Depth: 90 cm
- Width: 62 cm
- Height: 33 cm
- Weight: 260 kg each mono power block
Power- Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
- Power consumption: 100W idle up to 3.500W at full capacity.
- Frequency range: 10 – 25.000 Hz
- Class A/B construction
Input
- XLR Balanced
- RCA
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The Little Big Power – Mono Block Amplifier
ABOUT THE LITTLE BIG
We call it THE LITTLE BIG, and it’s our monster dedicated mono-block amplifier. This packs a punch and is our most powerful amplifier yet. It’s 1200 watt output will drive any speaker that you have without any effort at all, and the components are the best we have, with silver/gold internal cabling and massive transformer to drive it all.
UPGRADED INTERNALS
It uses a 2,5 kVA transformer as the power source. The whole unit is balanced and the capacitor bank is even bigger than THE LITTLE at 496.000μf, giving it an extreme response time. As always, we only use the best capacitors available – there’s no shortcuts or cheap parts here. That’s why we use Mundorf electrolytic capacitors.
THE LITTLE BIG Features
INPUT
- 1 x XLR (balanced)
OUTPUT
- 1 x 2 gold-plated speaker terminals (mono)
FEATURES
- Power button
THE LITTLE BIG Specifications
- Effect: 1 x 1200 W in 4 ohms / 1 x 600 W in 8 ohms
- Signal to noise ratio: 96 dB
- Distortion: THD+N 0.0001%
- Capacitor bank: 496.000 μf
- Speaker impedance: Down to 4 ohm
- Dampening factor: 400
- Frequency range: 10 – 25.000 Hz
- Class A/B construction
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 57 cm
- Width: 53 cm
- Height: 22 cm
- Weight: 100 kg
POWER
- Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
- Power consumption: 700W
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The 75 Integrated Amplifier
75 Integrated is bigger than most amplifiers, and yet our smallest, but make no mistake; it is powerful!
The combination of power, sound and price, makes it quite a best buy.
THE 75 Features
INPUT
1 x CAT-6 Ethernet plug (for streaming facility)
4 x RCA (unbalanced)
OUTPUT
2 x 2 speaker terminals (left/right)
FEATURES
Power button
Streaming facility, with the option to use Spotify, Tidal, Qobus etc.
THE 75 Specifications
Effect: Stereo: 2 x 400 W in 8 ohms
Signal to noise ratio: 101 dB
Distortion: THD+N 0.0001%
Capacitor bank: 1.980.000 μF
Speaker impedance: Down to 2 ohm
Dampening factor: 400
Frequency range: 10 – 250.00 Hz (Limited)
Class A/B construction
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 40 cm
- Width: 44 cm
- Height: 16 cm
- Weight: 39 kg
POWER
Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
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The Little – Stereo Power Amplifier
ABOUT THE LITTLE
We call it THE LITTLE, but there’s very few things that are little about this amplifier. This packs a punch and is our most affordable amplifier yet. Our goal has been to create a smaller unit which still retains the excellent characteristics of its bigger brethren.
UPGRADED INTERNALS
It uses 2 x 1.5 kVA transformers as the power source. The whole unit is balanced and the capacitor bank is at 296000μf, giving it an extreme response time. As always, we only use the best capacitors available – there’s no shortcuts or cheap parts here. That’s why we use Mundorf electrolytic capacitors.
THE LITTLE Features
INPUT
- 2 x Gold-plated RCA
- 2 x XLR (balanced)
OUTPUT
- 2 x 2 gold-plated speaker terminals (left/right)
FEATURES
- Power button
THE LITTLE Specifications
- Effect:
Stereo: 2 x 400 W in 4 ohms / 2 x 200 W in 8 ohms - The black model has 2 x 400W in 8 ohms
- Signal to noise ratio: 132 dB
- Distortion: THD+N 0.0001%
- Capacitor bank: 296.000 μf
- Speaker impedance: Down to 4
- Dampening factor: 400
- Frequency range: 0 – 500.000 Hz
- Class A/B construction
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 51 cm
- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 42 cm
- Weight: 100 kg
POWER
- Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
- Power consumption: 700W
- The black model is installed with a very special torroid transformer, featuring a 3KW copper-core and a 9,5KW iron-core
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PRE-75 Special Edition Preamplifier
About the PRE 75
Moving forward from our existing PRE lineup, we wanted a new set that could replace the PRE 15 and add some features from the existing 400 Silver series. New remote control, sleeker look, balanced audio and even better components that our previous models.
Standard edition
Even though standard edition sounds pretty normal we still use the absolutely best components we can get our hands on. This standard edition of our PRE 75 is manufactured with Philips capacitors and internal silver cabling.
Full satisfaction
The new PRE 75 satisfies even the most demanding high-end audiophiles at all levels. With the 75 series we have used as many high-end parts as possible and still it fits within our complete product portfolio.
You are always welcome to contact us for a demonstration of these new products in our showroom in Denmark.
INPUT
- Analog input: 1 x Gold-plated RCA
- Analog input: 2 x XLR (Balanced)
OUTPUT
- 1 x RCA Pre-amplifier output
- 1 x XLR Pre-amplifier output (Balanced)
FEATURES
- Front volume knob
- Power button
- Input and Volume LED display
- Remote Control with Volume, Input, Mute, Power buttons
PRE 75 Specifications
- Frequency range: 6 Hz – 360 KHz
- Capacitor bank: 136.000 μf
- Signal to noise ratio: 130 dB
- Distortion: THD+N <0.0001%
- Channel separation: 126 dB
- Line output signal: 2.5V RMS
- Output impedance: 50 ohm
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 50 cm
- Width: 26 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Weight: 12 kg
POWER
Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
Power consumption: < 60W
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The Rose Pre-amplifier
Moving forward from our existing PRE lineup, we wanted a new set that could replace the PRE 75 and add some features from the existing 400 Silver series. New remote control, sleeker look, balanced audio and even better components that our previous models.
STANDARD EDITION
Even though standard edition sounds pretty normal we still use the absolutely best components we can get our hands on. This standard edition of our ROSE PREAMP is manufactured with Philips capacitors and internal silver cabling.
FULL SATISFACTION
The new ROSE PREAMP satisfies even the most demanding high-end audiophiles at all levels. With this series we have used as many high-end parts as possible and still it fits within our complete product portfolio.
You are always welcome to contact us for a demonstration of these new products in our showroom in Denmark.
ROSE PREAMP Features
INPUT
- Analog input: 1 x Gold-plated RCA
- Analog input: 3 x XLR (Balanced)
OUTPUT
- 1 x RCA Pre-amplifier output
- 1 x XLR Pre-amplifier output (Balanced)
FEATURES
- Front volume knob
- Power button
- Input and Volume LED display
- Remote Control with Volume, Input, Mute, Power buttons
ROSE PREAMP Specifications
- Frequency range: 6 Hz – 360 KHz
- Capacitor bank: coming soon
- Signal to noise ratio: 130 dB
- Distortion: THD+N <0.0001%
- Channel separation: 126 dB
- Line output signal: 2.5V RMS
- Output impedance: 50 ohm
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 53 cm
- Width: 28 cm
- Height: 10 cm
- Weight: coming soon
POWER
Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
Power consumption: < 60W -
The Rose – Stereo Power Ampifier
THE ROSE AMP
Our completely new power amplifier, concisting of our well known power-amplifier stages. This amplifier fits into every small or large room, and is available in different colors at the same price. The sound of this amplifier is simply amazing, because of the very carefully chosen components; From wires, to the smallest parts. It is possible to upgrade the amplifier, with larger MOSfet transistors if you really want it!
THE ROSE Features
INPUT
- 2 x Gold-plated XLR (balanced)
OUTPUT
- 2 x 2 gold-plated speaker terminals (left/right)
FEATURES
- Power button
THE ROSE AMP Specifications
- Effect:
Stereo: 2 x 600 in 4 ohms / 2 x 300 W in 8 ohms - Signal to noise ratio: 96 dB
- Distortion: THD+N 0.0001%
- Capacitor bank: coming soon
- Speaker impedance: Down to 4 ohm
- Dampening factor: 400
- Frequency range: 20 – 22000 Hz
- Class A/B construction
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 57,5 cm
- Width: 38 cm
- Height: 20,5 cm
- Weight: coming soon
- Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
- Power consumption: 700W
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The DAC 75
ABOUT THE DAC 75
Moving forward from our existing DAC lineup, we wanted a new set that could replace the DAC 15 and add some features from the existing 400 Silver series. New remote control, sleeker look, balanced audio and even better components that our previous models.
STANDARD EDITION
Even though standard edition sounds pretty normal we still use the absolutely best components we can get our hands on. This standard edition of our DAC 75 is manufactured with Philips capacitors and internal silver cabling.
FULL SATISFACTION
The new DAC 75 satisfies even the most demanding high-end audiophiles at all levels. With the 75 series we have used as many high-end parts as possible and still it fits within our complete product portfolio.
You are always welcome to contact us for a demonstration of these new products in our showroom in Denmark.
FEATURES
INPUT
- Digital input: 2 x Gold-plated RCA
- Digital input: 1 x TOSLINK
- Digital input: 1 x USB (32-bit – 768 KHz)
- Digital input: 1 x XLR (Balanced)
OUTPUT
- 1 x RCA Pre-amplifier output
- 1 x XLR Pre-amplifier output (Balanced)
FEATURES
- Power button
- Input LCD display
- Remote control with Input, Display Brightness and Power buttons.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Sample rates: 24 Bit – 384 KHz
- Capacitor bank: 122.000 μf
- Dynamic Range: 130 dB
- Distortion: THD+N <0.0001%
- Channel separation: 125 dB
- Level linearity error: +- 1dB
- Line output signal: 2.5V RMS
- Output impedance: 75 ohm
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 50 cm
- Width: 26 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Weight: 11.5 kg
POWER
Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
Power consumption: < 60W
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The Rose Phono Stage / RiAA
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The DAC 75 Special Edition
ABOUT THE DAC 75 SPECIAL EDITION
Moving forward from our existing DAC lineup, we wanted a new set that could replace the DAC 15 and add some features from the existing 400 Silver series. New remote control, sleeker look, balanced audio and even better components that our previous models.
SPECIAL EDITION
Our Special Edition is top of the line, made with the best Mundorf Gold capacitors available and with pure silver/gold cables internally. It also includes a giant capacitor bank as well, which is even bigger than the one in the Silver edition.
FULL SATISFACTION
The new DAC 75 Special Edition satisfies even the most demanding high-end audiophiles at all levels. With the 75 series we have used as many high-end parts as possible and still it fits within our complete product portfolio.
You are always welcome to contact us for a demonstration of these new products in our showroom in Denmark.
DAC 75 Special Edition Features
INPUT
- Digital input: 2 x Gold-plated RCA
- Digital input: 1 x TOSLINK
- Digital input: 1 x USB (32-bit – 768 KHz, DSD support)
- Digital input: 1 x XLR (Balanced) 75 ohm
- Digital input: 1 x XLR (Balanced AES/EBU) 110 ohm
OUTPUT
- 1 x RCA Pre-amplifier output
- 1 x XLR Pre-amplifier output (Balanced)
FEATURES
- Power button
- Input LCD display
- Remote control with Input, Display Brightness and Power buttons.
DAC 75 Special Edition Specifications
- Sample rates: 32 Bit – 384 KHz
- Capacitor bank: 1.598.000 μf
- Dynamic Range: 130 dB
- Distortion: THD+N <0.0001%
- Channel separation: 125 dB
- Level linearity error: +- 1dB
- Line output signal: 2.5V RMS
- Output impedance: 75 ohm
MEASUREMENTS
- Depth: 50 cm
- Width: 26 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Weight: 16.5 kg
POWER
Power requirements: 100-120 / 220-240 VAC
Power consumption: < 60W -
The Cat Tale Turntable
“Chosing solutions based on the best components the world has to offer and equaly important, putting them together right”.
Welcome to Danish Audio Design International
Back in the days, we all played great music on turntables, perhaps not on a 66 kg version like above, using the best double ceramic bearing, the best motor and a really nice cartridge and stylus. It is just like the great old black vinyl’s just refuse to die – and with good reason!
Tape recorders came along and later, in the beginning of the 80´s, came the digital media. The CD Player quickly overtook the role as preferred media in turns of numbers, and the digital sound came to stay – like it or not. In terms of convenience, no question about it; it is easy to use.
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CD Drive
Do we still need it …
Just like everyone doomed the turntable dead after 1982, when the CD hit the market, the CD player got doomed when streaming became broadly available.
HOWEVER; both the turntable AND the CD player is still going strong. In fact, they are now both better than in their heyday.
The details have been cared for even more. We at Danish Audio Design have taken the CD driver one step further. Take a look at this “little” drive …
Back in the days, we all played great music on turntables, perhaps not on a 66 kg version like above, using the best double ceramic bearing, the best motor and a really nice cartridge and stylus. It is just like the great old black vinyl’s just refuse to die – and with good reason!
Tape recorders came along and later, in the beginning of the 80´s, came the digital media. The CD Player quickly overtook the role as preferred media in turns of numbers, and the digital sound came to stay – like it or not. In terms of convenience, no question about it; it is easy to use.
So like the turntable, we figured out a way to build the ultimate 60 kg CD drive. The tower alone is 20 kg, hanging in special bearings, making it ultra stabile when readin the CD disc. Huge power supply pretty much eliminates jitter from the reading. When merged with the DAC 75 SE, it becomes the ultimate way to enjoy your CD records …
