Themis

What is Themis

Themis: A full-analog, solid-state preamp and headphone amplifier with an interchangeable core. Designed as a high-precision op-amp buffer, it delivers ultra-low distortion and output impedance, ensuring flawless performance across all frequencies and exceptional control, even for demanding headphone loads.

Specs

ParameterValueUnit
Amplifier classAB
Pre mounted operational amplifierNE5532
 
Supply voltage typedual voltage
Minimum supply voltage+5, 0, -5Vdc
Recommended supply voltage+12, 0, -12Vdc
Maximum supply voltage+15, 0, -15Vdc
 
Program power (on all load impedances)5W
Maximum power (on all load impedances)10W
Standby power0.3W
Minimum raccomended supply current3A
 
Output gain+ 23.5dB
 
Minimum load impedance16Ohm
Nominal output current (+15Vdc, -15Vdc supply)0.95A
 
THD+N @ 1kHz | 32 Ohm | 5W0.002%
IMD THD | 32 Ohm | 5W0.003%
 
Slew rate (op-amp limited)9V/us
 
Output impedance @ 60 Hz | 32 Ohm3.5mOhm
Input impedance10kOhm
 
Bandwidth (-3dB)DC - 570kHz
Audio bandwidth linearity+- 0.01dB
 
SNR (non A-weight) @ 1kHz - 100W98dB
SNR (A-weight) @ 1kHz - 100W103dB
 
Inputs2 x unbalancedRCA jacks
Outputs2 x unbalancedRCA jacks
16.3mm (1/4") jack
13.5mm jack
 
Board dimensions 99 (H) x 156 (W)mm

Board dimensions