INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
Hermes
Class AB1 · 2×25W · EL84 Double Push-Pull
About the Hermes
Hermes uses the EL84 tube, widely acknowledged for its full and high quality sound. Arranged in a double push-pull configuration to drive a wide range of loudspeakers. The self-biasing circuit is a nice convenience for the user.
A USB DAC input allows the user to connect Hermes directly to a personal computer. Gold plated RCA connectors and high quality binding posts throughout. Classic Blue Alps potentiometer volume control with full remote control.
Handmade 8-layer output transformers ensure superb sound quality across the full audio spectrum. All components are through-hole, hand-soldered.
Specifications
| Output Power | 2 × 25W |
| Topology | Double Push-Pull, Class AB1 |
| Power Tubes | 8 × EL84 |
| Driver Tubes | 1 × 12AU7, 2 × 12AT7 |
| Input Impedance | 50 kΩ |
| Output Impedance | 6 Ω |
| SNR | 81 dB |
| Channel Separation | 67 dB |
| Freq. Response | 10 Hz – 47 kHz (−3 dB) |
| THD | 0.48% @ 10W, 1 kHz |
| Power Consumption | 90 W |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 29 × 44 × 22 cm |
Features
| Inputs | 3 Line Inputs + 1 USB DAC |
| Input Selection | High Grade Signal Relays |
| I/O Connectors | RCA Gold Plated |
| Speaker Connectors | Ultimax Binding Posts |
| Remote Control | Yes – Aluminum Case |
| Volume Control | Blue Alps Potentiometer |
| Biasing | Self-Biasing Circuit |
| Output Transformer | Handmade 8-Layer Windings |
| Power Transformer | Handmade 250W |
| Construction | Hand-soldered, Through-Hole |
