A New Reference
The Constellation Performance 2 Stereo and Monoblock Amplifiers are among the veryfinest amplifiers ever built, engineered to deliver an unmatched combination of soundquality and unbridled power.
The Input Stage
The Line Stage Gain Module input stage utilizes hand-matched, low-noise transistorscombined with a servo circuit that corrects any signal balance inconsistencies. TheConstellation Direct XLR input removes one amplification stage from the signal path forless complexity and even greater musicality with these Performance 2 flagships.
The Power Supply
Performance 2 elevates sound to a new level with our revolutionary Switch-Mode PowerSupply (C-SMPS), the best amplifier power supply ever created. Power FactorCorrection (PFC) technology provides stable power at any AC supply voltage—worldwide. Voltage and current are always in phase regardless of speaker load, powerover the previous version is increased by 20 percent, and noise is more than 20 dBlower than a typical linear power supply.
The Circuit
The Performance 2 amplifiers employ balanced configuration, using separate amplifiercircuits for the positive and negative halves of the audio signal. Other balancedamplifiers use N-type transistors for the positive half of the circuit and P-type transistorsfor the negative half. Our Balanced Bridged configuration uses only N-type transistors,so both signal halves pass through exactly the same circuitry—with even the softestmusical details preserved.
The Performance Pinnacle
The Performance 2 amplifiers further refine the proven circuits and core designphilosophy that are the Constellation design ethos. Through a combination ofConstellation’s innovative audio circuits and revolutionary C-SMPS power supply, thePerformance 2 amplifiers achieve truly astounding sonic results, eclipsing that of theirpredecessors and even the outgoing Reference series. Musiclovers seeking an unrivaled listening experience will be amply rewarded.
