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The Harmony Series is designed for the discerning music lover who wants the ultimate in sonic
purity with a presentation that is harmonically rich and with endless depth and three-dimensionality.
The HS-500 mono power amplifi er is the fi rst offering of the “Harmony Series” from Arion Audio. The HS-500 uses a
composite of vacuum tube technology and high-speed pulse-width modulated switching output stage technology. With
500 WPC into 8 ohms and 1000 WPC into 4 ohms, the HS-500 can power even the most demanding loudspeakers with
ease. The HS-500 is equipped with both a balanced and single-ended input. Input and output connectors are high quality
gold-over-copper construction. A 15-amp IEC-connector is provided.
The solid state section of the HS-500 can be left ON due to its low idle power usage. Even though the input stage vacuum
tube is set to run conservatively within its operating range, an input stage on/off switch is provided on the front panel.
Selecting to turn off the input stage when the HS-500 is not in use will maximize vacuum tube life. This insures the best
performance for a long time.
Harmony Series, vacuum tube driven, cool running, high output, solid state high-speed pulse-width modulated switch-
ing output stage power amplifi ers go beyond description. Detailed, extended, grain-free top end,
yes
. Open, in the room
mid-range presence,
defi nitely
. Harmonically rich,
it’s all there
. Explosive dynamics,
of course
. Startling impact,
abso-
lutely
. Three-dimensionality with substance,
to die for
. You must experience the ultimate sonic performance of the Arion
Audio Harmony Series Amplifi ers for yourself. Let us know if you can put your experience into words.
Arion Audio
908-233-0988


www.ArionAudio.com
Vacuum Tube / PWM Hybrid Power Amplifiers
HS 500 Amplifi er Specifi cations:
Rated Power @ 8 Ohms : 500 Watts
Rated Power @ 4 Ohms : 1000 Watts
Sensitivity : 1.8 Vrms
Gain : 30dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
Input Impedance : 200K Ohms
Damping Factor : 900 Ref @ 8 Ohms Nominal
Maximum Output Current : 35 Amps
Tube : 6N6P (6H30 Optional)
Dimensions : 9.75 in W x 4.75 in H x 14 in D
Weight : 22 Lbs
Arion Audio Features:
Over Current Protection
Short circuit Protection
JPS Labs Hookup Wire
Proprietary Hookup Wire at Inputs
Cardas Gold Over Solid Copper 5 Way Binding Posts
Gold Over Solid Copper RCA and XLR Inputs
Machined Billet Aluminum Case (0.25 Inch Thick
6061-T6)
Machined Billet Aluminum Faceplate (0.375 Inch Thick
6061-T6)
High Quality Fasteners Used Throughout
HS – 500
 
Thanks to Trung, I had a chance to her these amps in my home, with my Salon 2's. They might be the best class D amps I have ever heard. I didn't get a chance to hear the tube/class D hybrid that Joe is showing here, but I sure would like the chance to !!
 
Anyone who wants to hear the Arion amps, they will be at the Capital Audiofest in Silver Spring, MD on July 26,27, & 28th.
 
We featured the latest Arion HS 500 amps with Duelund CAST output caps at the Capitol Audiofest in the Triode Wire Labs Room. Rollo Audio who is the NY dealer for Arion set up the system. The GTA Audio Works speakers were sounding really good. We offer in home demo.


charles
 
We featured the latest Arion HS 500 amps with Duelund CAST output caps at the Capitol Audiofest in the Triode Wire Labs Room. Rollo Audio who is the NY dealer for Arion set up the system. The GTA Audio Works speakers were sounding really good. We offer in home demo.


charles

Both rooms with Arion, Dodd, and GT Audio speakers ( GTA 1 & GTA 2 ) were among the best sounding ones at the CAF. If you are a resolution/inner detail listener, and you want dynamic excitement, yet easy to drive, take a listen to these components, their synergy kept both rooms busy all 3 days.
 
Thanks to Trung, I had a chance to her these amps in my home, with my Salon 2's. They might be the best class D amps I have ever heard. I didn't get a chance to hear the tube/class D hybrid that Joe is showing here, but I sure would like the chance to !!

Interesting Mark. I've never heard of these amps. Did they do a good job with the Salons?

Mike
 
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