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Alternate Audio: BCAP

Alternate Audio BCAP

Basic Class "A" Preamplifier


Link to audioMusings Review of BCAP

Photo of BCAP Front Panel The Alternate Audio BCAP is a preamplifier that meets the most demanding audiophile specifications.
Its reduced component design provides a clean output with minimized signal distortion. The BCAP's simple front panel controls produce an attractive, uncomplicated look.


The innovative BCAP design provides the following benefits:

BCAP Back Panel
High-bias class "A" operation

Four input selections

FET 1FET 2

Only two active components in the signal path (N-channel MOSFETs)

Volume and balance pots

Precision volume and balance controls manufactured by Noble

Binding Posts

Teflon® insulators
Gold plated connectors

Input Caps

High quality Aeon polypropylene input caps

IEC modules

Fully fused 120/240 VAC hospital-grade IEC connector
BCAP with top off Low noise power supplies with separate power toroids for both the current and voltage gain stages, as well as for the control circuitry
The BCAP's front panel controls consist of an ON/OFF switch, a time-delayed mute switch, separate volume and balance controls, and a 4-position input selector.

LED backlights improve the controls' usability in dimly lit environments.

Specifications
Gain 23 dB
THD < 0.1%
S/N 76 dB (22 Hz - 22 KHz)
Input Impedance 20 KOhms
Phase Inverting
Frequency Response 10 Hz to 70 KHz +0 dB -3 dB
Crosstalk -90 dB, any input to output @ 1 KHz
Max Output +/- 15 V p-p
Weight 10 lbs
All measurements performed on an Audio Precision Portable One Plus test system
All specifications subject to change without notice

Affordable components for the hi-fi enthusiast
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