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About

The CTH-8550 MK2 embodies everything that an integrated amplifier should be:
Compact, practical, versatile, musical, elegant and powerful.

Until recently, integrated amplifiers only achieved distinction despite trade-offs in design.
Most integrated amplifiers have been built under budget and pricing constraints that leave little room for high performance.

With its dual-mono architecture, 50-ohm Zeel inputs, optional high-quality phono stages and remarkable versatility, the darTZeel CTH-8550 is the integrated amplifier of choice for audio enthusiasts.

CTH-8550: at the heart of the music

With up to nine analogue inputs for RCA, XLR and Zeel 50-ohm cables, all sources including turntables are accommodated. Boasting ample power reserve capacity, a wide range of functional features and unrivalled ease of use, the CTH-8550 is the most complete integrated amplifier in its field.

Sound at your fingertips

The remote control is machined and milled from pure aluminium ingot, offering premium build quality and technology to enhance the user experience.

Dual-mono design

A look inside the darTZeel CTH-8550 MK2 reveals a dual-mono design, including separate channel windings from both toroidal transformers. Its sound image is revealed in an exceptionally pure expression.

Style and functional features

The darTZeel CTH-8550 MK2 is equipped with a plasma control panel, offering excellent contrast when viewed from any angle. A range of menus allows you to individually configure all settings for each input source.

Ease of use

Volume control is handled by an optical encoder notched magnetically, for unrivalled touch and precision. Round steel buttons add to the unit’s appeal.

Specifications

Technical Data
Nominal Output Power
200 watts RMS (230 watts peak) @ 8 ohms
330 watts RMS (360 watts peak) @ 4 ohms
400 watts RMS (500 watts peak) @ 2 ohms (software limited)
Line Gain 0 dB nominal, up to + 12 dB (+22 dB custom)
Power Stage Gain 26 dB @ 8 ohms
Analog Input Impedances
1 x Zeel BNC 50 ohms
1 x RCA line > 30 kohms
1 x XLR > 30 kohms
Optional Phonos:

Phono MM = 47 kohms. Neumann RIAA 4th pole included
Phono MC = 1 kohms. Neumann RIAA 4th pole included
Line Output impedances RCA = 75 ohms, darT BNC = 50 ohms
Speaker Output Impedance < 0.33 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (measured under 8 ohms)
Frequency Response 2 Hz – 200 kHz, +0, -3 dB
Rise Time < 0.8 µs
Slew Rate > 88 V/µs, peak-peak
DC Output Voltage < ± 15 mV max
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 1 % from 7 Hz to 77 kHz within the output dynamic range
Temporal Distortion None, at any level and load, as specified above
Crosstalk < – 90 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to noise ratio > 115 dB (A) @ nominal power
Power consumption 3 watts Standby, 40 watts @ idle, 1000 watts @ maximum output power
Size in mm 440 x 350 x 170 (WxDxH). Total deep with handles : 415mm
Size in inches 17.32 x 13.78 x 6.7 (WxDxH). Total deep with handles : 16.4 inches.
Net weight 28 kg

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How is my order processed ?

Once we have received your order and your payment, we issue you an invoice that will be mailed to you with a reference number for your order. Once your order is ready : it will be dispatched to you with insurance and tracking number.

Which payment methos are available in the Online Shop ?

You can choose between Paypal, bank transfer or Credit Card. Please take in consideration that payment via bank transfer will slightly delay the processing of your order as we have to receive your funds on our bank account to confirm your order.

Why are there different estimated delays prior to sending for some of the products

One of the politics of Ana Mighty Sound  is that every order is unique and made for a single customer. You will find next to each item an estimated delay prior to delivery. We will do our best to fulfill it before this delay (and most of the time we do).

Please keep in mind that we are a 100% human company working all over the Old World (Europe) and that we do commit to deliver you the best made / best quality product available, and to insure that : this can take some time.

Of course… some of our products are in stock !

Can I specify a courrier for my order ?

Yes you can ! Just drop us a line in the « additional remarks » of your mail order. This may add additional fees to your order. We can work with DHL, TNT, FedEX, UPS, French La Poste or Chronopost.

What if I have received the wrong item ?

In the very unlikely case this would happen just send us a photo of what you received and we will send you a courrier to fetch the item back. Once we have checked it out, we will send you the correct item.

My items are not up to specifications, what should I do ?

This is highly improbable as we use the most modern techniques to insure that our products are up to specs. In fact we even have a dedicated person checking that every single item is in perfect condition prior to shipping. Of course it can happen, but we doubt it seriously. In any case if you were bothered by something : just send us an email and we will sort it out with you.

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