{"product_id":"audio-by-van-alstine-ca1-integrated-amplifier-mm-phono","title":"Audio by Van Alstine CA1 Integrated Amplifier; MM Phono","description":"The Audio by Van Alstine CA1 is a solid-state integrated amplifier delivering 55 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 85 watts into 4 ohms, complete with an onboard MM phono stage. Designed to anchor high-fidelity systems with effortless authority, this versatile unit merges purist preamplification with dynamic speaker drive in a streamlined chassis. At the heart of its design is the proprietary Advanced Nested Architecture, deploying dual feedback correction loops to eliminate circuit nonlinearities. A high-capacity toroidal transformer anchors the linear power supply to deliver abundant dynamic current on demand. Four gold-plated RCA inputs, a dedicated quarter-inch headphone amplifier, and heavy-duty five-way binding posts round out the hardware.\n\nWhile it has yet to garner major industry awards, coverage in TONE Audio highlights its authoritative rhythmic drive, open tonality, and standout onboard phono stage. Reviewers consistently praise its transparent soundstage, agile bass articulation, and resolving power that rivals significantly more expensive separates. Audiophile consensus affirms that its nested topology unearths subtle musical nuances while preserving an organic, fatigue-free presentation across demanding loads.\n\nIntegrating this amplifier into your system brings authentic honesty and deep musicality to every listening session. Its purposeful engineering lets recordings breathe, creating an engaging, three-dimensional presence that effortlessly draws you straight into the music.","brand":"Audio by Van Alstine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68136502559001,"sku":"102204","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/102204-4.jpg?v=1793378973","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/audio-by-van-alstine-ca1-integrated-amplifier-mm-phono","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}