10 YEARS AGO…. in 2014, Avantgarde launched the Zero 1 concept. A smaller, more modern incarnation of their famous horn designs, laden with the latest high tech user friendly wizardry. Today after a few versions of the ZERO have come and gone, a re-vamped version appears . While it is dressed in the same stunning satin finish body that i see others now mimicking, this is a totally different product that comes to life thanks in some part to the awesome ITRON but not limited to. The icon is now available, reborn in a new guise, fusing its timeless design with the very latest in-house technologies, this is the Audiophiles ZERO!
In terms of design
The same front panel as the Zero 1 - available in White and Black, the same satin finish as before.
A redesigned stand for a more sober line and a visual distinction between the new and old models which allows for the rake adjustment if required.
In terms of technology
New-generation transducers, inspired by the G3 range - New tweeter, midrange and boomer/woofer.
The Brand New purpose built iTRON amplifier module is now employed for the medium and high-frequency sections while a Class D amplifier module with new DSP for the bass section
In terms of applications
109 dB SPL in Class A mode = The Avantgarde Sound Signature for an unrivaled Intense, Dynamic and Thrilling sound.
Easy to connect : You directly connect your Pre-amplifier on the XLR input of the Itron.
To keep it minimal you could used an "All-in-One" Streamer/DAC/Pre amp such as the fully decked out COS 10 V3 as one solution or possibly the FEZZ Sagita Prestige and the FEZZ Equinox as a combo for under $9,990 as a Pre-Dac two box set for those wanting a little Tube in the mix?
While there are the simulartities in look with the predecessor, this is where it ends.
Midrange Driver is no longer a 4" but a 5" cone driver with unique flat-profile die-cast basket for increased stability and freedom from resonance. Soft-mesh cone dome tweeter, specially designed to eliminate partial vibration. Dual magnet system for maximum efficiency, improved linearity and unrivalled dynamics.
Subwoofer Driver, The new 12" driver with high damping, scooped paper cone and torsion-resistant geometry with a 3' voice coil not the 2.5"
Mid&High Amplifier is the Latest technology Class-AB iTRON amplifier, with pure-analogue active crossover.
Subwoofer Amplifier while similiar is now a new Class-D amplifier with 1 x 500 W,
modified switching power supply with fast power supply and 8-band graphic EQ.
Other advancements include but not limited to Power button on the back. On/off
buttons on the back and front. Switchable signal sense ON/OFF automatic. 12 volt trigger signal input. Now it is an Individual active speaker, with its own XLR signal input, 1 x parallel XLR output (e.g. for additional external subwoofer), no longer a Master-Slave system. Software is now available for Windows and macOS, lag-free
real-time settings, via USB. OTA antenna for controller updates (wireless).
For Someone keen on the outgoing XD model, we still have a Black set in a carton ready to rock,,, this model features the on board PRE/DAC.
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