Overview
Given ATC’s history manufacturing active loudspeakers, a partnering preamplifier was a logical step and our first preamp, the SCA2 was released in 1996. The CA2 – a simpler design yet still offering exceptional performance – is derived from the ‘high-end’ SCA2 and maintains its exceptional performance, but with fewer features. It is equally adept at driving active loudspeakers as paired with one of ATCs power amplifiers and a wide range of inputs and outputs ensure outstanding compatibility with a very wide range of partnering equipment.
Features
“…if you want to hear the important musical detail presented in a coherent, clear-cut fashion this pairing has remarkably little competition in the two box arena. There are a few integrated amps which give them a run for their money in one respect or another but nothing comes to mind which seems like a better overall package.” Jason Kennedy Hi Fi+ No75.
Frequency Response: D.C. – >500kHz (-3dB)
THD: < 0.0005% / -106dB (1kHz, 1V, 600 ohms)
S+N/N Ratio: >108dB (IEC ‘A’)
Crosstalk: >90dB (10Hz – 20kHz)
Input sensitivity: 150mV (re. 1V out)
Maximum Output Level: 7.5V r.m.s. (600 ohms)
Analogue Preamp Outputs: 2 x stereo pair RCA/Phono, 1 x stereo pair male XLR (all unbalanced)
Headphone Amp Output: 1 x via 6.35mm jack
Analogue Tape Output: 1 x stereo pair RCA/Phono
Analogue Line Inputs: 5 x stereo pairs RCA/Phono
RIAA Phono Input:: 1 x pair via RCA/Phono. MC/MM with adjustable gain & loading.
Dimensions: 94 x 449 x 330mm / 3.7 x 17.7 x 13.0 inches (H x W x D inc. chassis connectors)
Weight: 6kg / 13.2lbs
ATC CA2 Review, What Hi-Fi? December 2009
