Capella limited edition
The Headphone Amp
This limited edition Beresford Capella headphone amplifier is a one off addition to our line up. It is designed to complement the 15Volt version of the Caiman SEG. So a single 15Volt power supply can power both the Capella and the Caiman SEG. But the limited edition Capella is not just about matching looks. A number of upgrades and modifications gives the headphone an output performance that you would normally only expect to find in headphone amplifiers costing a lot more.
The Sound
At 15Volts, the Beresford Caiman SEG produces a far more dynamic sound with an increased headroom. To be able to handle that increase and pass it on to a pair of headphones, the 15Volts version of the Capella headphone amplifier has a re-designed output stage that can handle the better sound from the Caiman SEG, and produce an even better sound than before.Audio amplification and playback
The Capella discrete amplification stage maintains the warmth and detail of the audio signal, whilst the headphone output buffer stage makes it possible to use a wide range of headphones with different impedance with no drop off in performance. A generous amount of headroom provides ample dynamic range overhead for digital music playback, which reduces compression and clipping in the audio output. The Capella has been further optimized for the more demanding playback of bass, giving you greater involvement with the music, and allows you to listen to your music to the highest possible quality level that your headphone is technically capable of. The Capella has also been designed for the playback of both old analogue and modern day digital source material, giving you an even wider scope of listening possibilities and pleasure to the highest possible quality level that your headphone is technically capable of.
Audio input signal controls
The Capella has the following controls for the input signal:
gain - Gives you control over the gain of headphones of different impedance.
damping - Allows you to select the best possible damping of the bass.
hf - Excessive noise artefacts that can cause ringing in the ears in standard
headphone amps, can be adjusted to a more comfortable level.
The Headphone Amp
This limited edition Beresford Capella headphone amplifier is a one off addition to our line up. It is designed to complement the 15Volt version of the Caiman SEG. So a single 15Volt power supply can power both the Capella and the Caiman SEG. But the limited edition Capella is not just about matching looks. A number of upgrades and modifications gives the headphone an output performance that you would normally only expect to find in headphone amplifiers costing a lot more.
Power supplies and energy efficiency
The Capella is also an extremely energy efficient headphone amp., which has allowed us to make it compatible with alternative energy sources. You can power the Capella from a 12Volt battery pack, or even a 12V/1W solar panel, instead of the included mains power supply.
These simple design steps deliver a more entertaining natural and rich
analogue playback.
Output signal controls
depth - On some recordings, it is possible to focus or soften the central image of the sound stage with the depth control. This can give a better 3D soundstage with difficult to drive headphones. balance - The left and right signal levels can be offset from their centre position. The output is a stereo RCA connection. This output can be switched between a fixed CD level signal, or to an adjustable output suitable for power amplifiers or active speakers.Capella limited edition
The Sound
At 15Volts, the Beresford Caiman SEG produces a far more dynamic sound with an increased headroom. To be able to handle that increase and pass it on to a pair of headphones, the 15Volts version of the Capella headphone amplifier has a re-designed output stage that can handle the better sound from the Caiman SEG, and produce an even better sound than before.
Output signal controls
depth - On some recordings, it is possible to focus or soften the central image of the sound stage with the depth control. This can give a better 3D soundstage with difficult to drive headphones. balance - The left and right signal levels can be offset from their centre position. The output is a stereo RCA connection. This output can be switched between a fixed CD level signal, or to an adjustable output suitable for power amplifiers or active speakers.
Audio input signal controls
The Capella has the following controls for the input signal:
gain - Gives you control over the gain of headphones of different
impedance.
damping - Allows you to select the best possible damping of the bass.
hf - Excessive noise artefacts that can cause ringing in the ears in
standard headphone amps, can be adjusted to a more comfortable level.
The Headphone Amp
This limited edition Beresford Capella headphone amplifier is a one off addition to our line up. It is designed to complement the 15Volt version of the Caiman SEG. So a single 15Volt power supply can power both the Capella and the Caiman SEG. But the limited edition Capella is not just about matching looks. A number of upgrades and modifications gives the headphone an output performance that you would normally only expect to find in headphone amplifiers costing a lot more.
These simple design steps deliver a more entertaining
natural and rich analogue playback.
Capella
limited
edition
Power supplies & energy efficiency
The Capella is also an extremely energy efficient headphone amp., which has allowed us to make it compatible with alternative energy sources. You can power the Capella from a 12Volt battery pack, or even a 12V/1W solar panel, instead of the included mains power supply.
The Sound
At 15Volts, the Beresford Caiman SEG produces a far more dynamic sound with an increased headroom. To be able to handle that increase and pass it on to a pair of headphones, the 15Volts version of the Capella headphone amplifier has a re-designed output stage that can handle the better sound from the Caiman SEG, and produce an even better sound than before.
