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INTRODUCING THE HPA-5000 XL STEREO HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
The HPA-5000 XL is Allnic Audio’s Output Transformer-less (OTL) and Output Capacitor-less (OCL) stereo
headphone amplifier. The HPA-5000 XL utilizes a true balanced Positive-Negative cancellation circuit.
The HPA-5000 XL has a voltage gain of +28dB, and a maximum output of 5 watts. It works best with
headphones having an impedance from 30 to 600 ohms.
The HPA-5000 XL has the following features:
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High-quality, NOS tubes
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True OTL/OCL design
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Pure Class A operation
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Precision 41-step single silver contact attenuator volume control. The HPA-5000 XL does not employ
a digital IC volume control or a low-cost carbon film volume control. The HPA-5000 XL has no (± 0db)
channel imbalance at any volume level.
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New vacuum tube damping technology – Allnic Audio’s patented "Absorb GEL tube damper"
technology prevents harmful vibrations from reaching the driver tubes and, therefore, prevents
micro-phonic noise propagation in the tubes. The Allnic Audio Absorb Gel damper technology
effectively solves a problem that plagues most tube amplification systems. Provided other tube
components do not introduce micro-phonic noise into your system, with the Absorb Gel damping
system, you will enjoy a degree of transparent sound that will surprise and please you.
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As are all Allnic Audio products, the HPA-5000 XL is fully RoHS (EU Reduction of Hazardous
Substances regulation) compliant in construction and materials
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Please check that the shipping box contains the following:
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One (1) Allnic HPA-5000 XL Stereo OTL/OCL Headphone Amplifier – in natural aluminum or black,
depending on your order request
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One (1) IEC type power cord
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One (1) Owner’s Manual
Note:
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The HPA-5000 XL ships with the tubes installed.
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The HPA-5000 XL will work with most IEC type aftermarket power cords. The Allnic ZL-3000 and ZL-
5000 power cables will make an excellent match. Of course, only you can determine the power cord
that works most synergistically with the HPA-5000 XL in your system.
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Be sure the HPA-5000 XL is labeled for the AC voltage of your location (110/120 – 60 Hz, or 220/230 –
50 Hz). If it is not, DO NOT connect the HPA-5000 XL to your AC mains. Contact your Allnic dealer.
We advise that you keep the box and other packing materials that your HPA-5000 XL came in. It will be
useful if you sell your HPA-5000 XL or in the unlikely event you need to ship it for service.
