features
The Capella has a combination of unique features not found on any other headphone amp, plus a couple that are often called
for but hardly ever offered. They are:
Gain Control
The Capella uses a variable gain control to adjust both headphone impedance and sensitivity. The gain control range is suitable for the adjustment of the sensitivity of headphones between 25 Ohms and 300 Ohms.Damping Control
Different headphones have a different resonance frequency and bass response sensitivity The Capella provides one of four settings to vary the voice coil damping for the best bass control and response.HF Control
Some headphones have a very pronounced treble, which can ruin an otherwise brilliant listening experience. Some headphone users also suffer from ringing in the ears etc. from even a modest amount of treble. the Capella offers a high frequency control to dampen the HF response gradually so that excessively bright headphones can be tamed to a more acceptable user requirement.Depth Control
Depending on the design of some headphones, vocals and instruments in the centre of the recording can sound a bit too far back or forward. The Depth control offers a small amount of control of the apparent forward/backward position of the music.Balance Control
There are occasions when the relative balance between left and right headphone output signal needs to be adjusted. The
Balance control is designed to give you that level of control. Please note that the position is reversed on the Capella.
Peak Signal Level Detect
This allows the Capella to detect high level overload conditions and indicate their presence via a
left and right LED hidden behind the volume control. The softer light from the hidden LEDs is
far less imposing.
3.5mm analogue input
The Capella offers a 3.5mm input option for portable audio players and mobile phones
headphone outputs so that the Capella can be used as a better headphone driving source. The
Peak Level Detector will start to light up if the input signal is set too high.
Preamplifier output
The Capella pass-through LINE ouput is in fact a variable output of preamplifier specification. It is therefore suitable for use
as a preamplifier if required. Only the Peak Level Detect, balance, and volume control on the front panel of the Capella are
also available for use in the preamplifier section.
12 Volt battery operation option and DC pass-through
Due to the highly efficient design and low energy requirement placed on the power supply, the Capella is also capable of
operating from a 12Volt battery source. A DC OUT socket allows the Capella to share a single power supply with any of our
current range of DACs.
features
The Capella has a combination of unique features not found on any other headphone
amp, plus a couple that are often called for but hardly ever offered. They are:
Gain Control
The Capella uses a variable gain control to adjust both headphone impedance and sensitivity. The gain control range is suitable for the adjustment of the sensitivity of headphones between 25 Ohms and 300 Ohms.Damping Control
Different headphones have a different resonance frequency and bass response sensitivity The Capella provides one of four settings to vary the voice coil damping for the best bass control and response.HF Control
Some headphones have a very pronounced treble, which can ruin an otherwise brilliant listening experience. Some headphone users also suffer from ringing in the ears etc. from even a modest amount of treble. the Capella offers a high frequency control to dampen the HF response gradually so that excessively bright headphones can be tamed to a more acceptable user requirement.Depth Control
Depending on the design of some headphones, vocals and instruments in the centre of the recording can sound a bit too far back or forward. The Depth control offers a small amount of control of the apparent forward/backward position of the music.Balance Control
There are occasions when the relative balance between left and right headphone output signal needs
to be adjusted. The Balance control is designed to give you that level of control. Please note that the
position is reversed on the Capella.
Peak Signal Level Detect
This allows the Capella to detect high level overload conditions and indicate their presence via a left
and right LED hidden behind the volume control. The softer light from the hidden LEDs is far less
imposing.
3.5mm analogue input
The Capella offers a 3.5mm input option for portable
audio players and mobile phones headphone outputs so
that the Capella can be used as a better headphone driving
source. The Peak Level Detector will start to light up if
the input signal is set too high.
Preamplifier output
The Capella pass-through LINE ouput is in fact a variable output of preamplifier specification. It is
therefore suitable for use as a preamplifier if required. Only the Peak Level Detect, balance, and
volume control on the front panel of the Capella are also available for use in the preamplifier
section.
12 Volt battery operation option and DC pass-through
Due to the highly efficient design and low energy requirement placed on the power supply, the
Capella is also capable of operating from a 12Volt battery source. A DC OUT socket allows the
Capella to share a single power supply with any of our current range of DACs.
features
The Capella has a combination of unique features not found on any
other headphone amp, plus a couple that are often called for but
hardly ever offered. They are:
Gain Control
The Capella uses a variable gain control to adjust both headphone impedance and sensitivity. The gain control range is suitable for the adjustment of the sensitivity of headphones between 25 Ohms and 300 Ohms.Damping Control
Different headphones have a different resonance frequency and bass response sensitivity The Capella provides one of four settings to vary the voice coil damping for the best bass control and response.HF Control
Some headphones have a very pronounced treble, which can ruin an otherwise brilliant listening experience. Some headphone users also suffer from ringing in the ears etc. from even a modest amount of treble. the Capella offers a high frequency control to dampen the HF response gradually so that excessively bright headphones can be tamed to a more acceptable user requirement.Depth Control
Depending on the design of some headphones, vocals and instruments in the centre of the recording can sound a bit too far back or forward. The Depth control offers a small amount of control of the apparent forward/backward position of the music.Balance Control
There are occasions when the relative balance between left and right headphone output
signal needs to be adjusted. The Balance control is designed to give you that level of
control. Please note that the position is reversed on the Capella.
Peak Signal Level Detect
This allows the Capella to detect high level overload conditions and indicate their presence
via a left and right LED hidden behind the volume control. The softer light from the hidden
LEDs is far less imposing.
3.5mm analogue
input
The Capella offers a 3.5mm input
option for portable audio players and
mobile phones headphone outputs so
that the Capella can be used as a better
headphone driving source. The Peak
Level Detector will start to light up if
the input signal is set too high.
Preamplifier
output
The Capella pass-through LINE ouput is in fact a variable output of preamplifier
specification. It is therefore suitable for use as a preamplifier if required. Only the Peak
Level Detect, balance, and volume control on the front panel of the Capella are also
available for use in the preamplifier section.
12 Volt battery operation option and DC pass-
through
Due to the highly efficient design and low energy requirement placed on the power supply,
the Capella is also capable of operating from a 12Volt battery source. A DC OUT socket
allows the Capella to share a single power supply with any of our current range of DACs.
