Bel Canto unveils a host of new products at CES 2010 including the S125 Stereo Amplifier, the REF150S stereo amplifier, the FM1 Tuner, and the 24/96 USB Light Link. Click the read more link below to learn more about these exciting new products from Bel Canto.

The e.One S125 Stereo Amplifier
A powerful 65 watts into 8 ohms, 130 into 4 ohm loads

The e.One REF150s Stereo Amplifier
A more powerful/refined 75 watts into 8 ohms, 150 into 4 ohm loads

We’re expanding our well-known amplifier line to include the e.One S125 and REF150S. They feature 117dB dynamic range and power doubling into 4 ohm speakers. The custom input stage improves drive to the amplifier for lower noise and less distortion. Fully-regulated low-heat, ultra-efficient switch-mode power supplies and class-A analog output control circuitry make possible Bel Canto’s eco-friendly compact designs.

The higher spec REF150S is about more than a few extra watts. Like all REF series amps they’re fitted with custom power supply rectification and filters that substantially increase the power supply’s energy storage. They’re manufactured with carefully selected high-speed, low-noise rectifiers, high-voltage film filter capacitors and high energy storage capacity. What this means for you is lower noise and reduced sensitivity to power line effects.

Features

• 117dB dynamic range
• Power Output at 1% Distortion: 125W 4 ohms, 65W 8 ohms per channel
• Output Noise: 35uVRMS A-weighted 10Hz-20KHz
• Fully-balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs
• RCA input impedance: 100Kohms
• XLR balanced input impedance: 200Kohms
• Green, eco-friendly, low-heat, low noise, low power consumption

The FM1 Tuner 24-bit/48kHz Digital Outputs
Patented Digital IF Analog Tuner Front End

A tuner’s delight! The FM1 features patented analog FM receiver architecture, delivering superior RF performance and rejecting interference with digital IF processing. The FM1 includes advanced seek algorithms, adjustable soft mute, stereo blend, auto-calibrated digital tuning, and FM stereo processing. Digital processing allows precise pilot rejection, selectivity, and unmatched audio quality. The advanced digital IF section operates at 24-bits and 48Ks/s data rate. Run the digital output into your favorite Bel Canto DAC or choose the FM1’s analog outputs derived from our High Dynamic Range Bel Canto DAC architecture.

The FM1 also incorporates a digital processor for the European Radio Data System (RDS) and the North American Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) for station identification and performance information displayed on the 8-digit alphanumeric display. The FM1 delivers unprecedented functionality and performance in a compact, easy to use package. It’s a perfect system companion for a Bel Canto DAC Control Center or preamp-based system.

Features

• Internal DAC with 122dB dynamic range
• 24-bit/48kHz digital output
• High dynamic range 24/192 DAC analog section
• RDS/RBDS Function
• 8-digit alphanumeric green LED display
• 10 station preselects and Remote control
• Green, eco-friendly, low-heat, low noise, low power consumption

The 24/96 Light Link 24-bit/96kHz Digital USB-to-ST High Speed Glass-Fiber

If you’ve gathered much of your music on hard disk you’ve without doubt thought of how to keep your computer handy while running a long USB connection to your DAC. Of course, USB is only good for about 15 feet and you may need more.

Enter the 24/96 Light Link; run a USB cable to its input and it converts the signal to ST High Speed Glass-Fiber which does long runs with ease and further decouples the computer from your audio system. At the other end plug the Light Link into an ST Glass-Fiber input and the job is done! Now you don’t have to get up for anything!