Pyxis
The Pyxis pre-amplifier is the heart of Leema's Reference Series, designed to offer absolute transparency with superior resolution and musicality. The Pyxis is without doubt a state-of-the-art performer. A generous range of features ensures that the Pyxis offers complete satisfaction.
Features include both single-ended and balanced analogue inputs and outputs, tone controls, USB digital connectivity for use with computers, on-board 24 bit 96 kHz DAC for digital sources, high performance headphone amplifier and an optional built-in, high quality MM / MC phono-stage.
Pyxis' analogue signal path is fully balanced throughout. In many ways it is actually two complete pre-amplifiers - one for each signal phase.
Pyxis features Leema's proprietary LIPS® control interface. LIPS® type 1 & 2 are both included, allowing Pyxis to integrate with home automation systems and other Leema components. Using LIPS® it is possible to feed any Leema power amplifier with a constant high-level audio signal and control the volume at the input stage of the power amplifier. This is achieved by using 'fly-by-wire' control data from the Pyxis which ensures maximum signal-to-noise ratio and resolution of the audio signal, by running the audio interconnect cables at an unattenuated high-level.
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Frequency response |
Line inputs: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +0.0 / - 0.2 dB Phono Option: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/- 0.5 dB ref RIAA |
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Residual noise |
Line inputs: better than -104 dBA Phono MM: better than -85 dBA Phono MC: better than -75 dBA |
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Signal to noise |
Line inputs: better than 126 dBA |
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Gain matching between sources / channels |
+/- 0.1 dB |
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Input gain adjustment range |
+/- 10 dB |
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Distortion |
Line inputs: 0.005% @ 1 kHz Phono option: 0.05% @ 1 kHz |
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Tone Control |
+/- 6 dB @ 50 Hz & 15 kHz |
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Crosstalk |
Line inputs: better than -90 dB @ 1 kHz |
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USB CODEC |
16 bit, 32 - 48 kHz |
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SPDIF DAC |
24 bit, 96 kHz |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) |
440 mm x 110 mm x 330 mm |
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Weight |
11 kg |
