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  • Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
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  • Audio Domain — online and in-store — Stadtbezirke I, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (website)
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  • Bloom Audio — online and in-store — Gibbsboro, New Jersey, United States (website)
  • Creative Audio of Tennessee — online and in-store — Franklin, Tennessee, United States (website)
  • Crutchfield Stores — online and in-store — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (website)
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Warwick Acoustics Aperio Headphone System - silver

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From the Latin meaning to uncover or open, the critically acclaimed APERIO headphone system reveals the true beauty of recorded sound.


Optimal audio performance

A reference studio monitor headphone system revealing the definitive audio recording, without embellishment or colouration.


Award-winning technology

Two generations of patented electrostatic transducers, resulting in the most remarkable and immersive acoustic experience.


Precision engineering

Each component meticulously selected. Every element designed to bring you music in the most exquisite detail.


Comfortable design

Advanced materials and optimal geometry allow you to listen in luxury and comfort for as long as you choose.


APERIO Amplifier

An integrated energiser, pre-amp and DAC configurable into either analog or digital audio chains from a fully featured set of input options, engineered to deliver the perfect balance of performance under all operating conditions.


A complete sound system

The APERIO headphone is designed to be paired only with our remarkable APERIO electronics.


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Specifications

Headphone
Configuration: Open-back; circumaural type Transducer: Balanced-Drive High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (BD-HPEL) Effective Diaphragm Area: 3570 mm2 Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 60 kHz Output Level (SPL): Compliant with EN 60065/A12:2011 (EN50332) when driven by APERIOelectronics (for all inputs); digital input: ∽ 104 dB; analog input: ≥ 106 dB (continuous, est.) Ear and Headband Cushions: “Cabretta” top-grain, sheepskin leather; perforated surface on ear cushions Input: Polarized, 4-pin, self-latching connectors for left and right channels Drive Cable: Dual mono, shielded, ultra-low capacitance; silver-plated OFHC ultra-fine stranded copper, with silicone insulation and Kevlar reinforcement; 2 meter length Weight: 405 grams (14.3 oz.), without cable
Electronics
Balanced Analog Inputs: Dual (female) XLR jacks; switchable (high / low) input range; 18 dBu / 10 dBu Unbalanced Analog Inputs: Dual RCA jacks; switchable (high / low) input range; 5.0 Vrms / 2.1 Vrms USB Digital Input: Type B jack; USB 2.0; accepts digital audio formats up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD (DSD64/DSD128/DSD256) via DoP or Native Network (Ethernet LAN) Digital Input: RJ45 jack; DLNA-compatible; accepts digital audio formats up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM and DSD (DSD64/DSD128/DSD256) via DoP or Native AES3 (AES/EBU) Digital Input: XLR (female) jack; accepts digital audio formats up to 24-bit/192 kHz PCM S/PDIF Coaxial Digital Input: RCA jack; accepts digital audio formats up to 24-bit/192 kHz PCM Line Outputs: Balanced and unbalanced, high current outputs; +5 dB gain; switchable Digital Formats: PCM: 16-32 bit / up to 384 kHz; DSD: up to 256 fs DoP and Native Digital Signal Processing (DSP): 64-bit (double-precision) fixed-point processing at native sample rates Switchable Gain: Rear panel switch; high level / low level selection for balanced analog input (professional audio and consumer levels) and unbalance analog input Source Selection: Multi-position front panel selector with indicator LEDs for all sources Level Control: Front panel, 31-position; digital and analog domain volume control (HP & Line Out) Status Display: Front panel, 51 mm, full color, QVGA, TFT LCD (240 x 320 pixels) Display Functions: Digital readout and bar graph of volume control setting; display of digital audio data format; display of rear panel analog input (gain) settings; display of Ethernet and USB data link transmission lock; display of detected fault modes and output clipping Auto Fault Detection: Automatic detection, display and protection for: output amplifier clipping, unplugged connections and malfunctioning wiring, over-temperature conditions and internal electrical faults DACs: 2 x dual mono, 32-bit / 384 kHz DACs with balanced outputs, for PCM & DSD inputs Amplifier/Energizer: Balanced, discrete MOSFET, high-bias, single-ended Class A output; dual mono topology, including power supply; 1800 VDC bias (charge) voltage Distortion + Noise: < 0.001% Bandwidth: > 65 kHz Enclosure: CNC-machined 6063 aluminium; earth-grounded Power Supply: External: world voltage compatible (90-264 Volt AC, 50-60 Hz); 24 Volt DC, 200 VA (8.333 A), fixed frequency, class B-compliant SMPS. Internal: isolated, dual mono; switching and ultra-low-noise linear regulation AC Mains: Types B, G, F, I; IEC-60320 C14, earth- grounded power cable; 1.5 meter length Dimensions: H x W x D: 68 mm (2.68 in.) x 413 mm (16.26 in.) x 351 mm (13.82 in.) Weight: 7.4 kg (16.28 lbs.), without Power Supply
Built-in DAC
Balanced Headphone Output
USB Audio
Ethernet
DSD Support
Hi-Res Audio
Display
Gain Switching

Manufacturer's Description — Warwick Acoustics

From the Latin meaning to uncover or open, the critically acclaimed APERIO headphone system reveals the true beauty of recorded sound.


Optimal audio performance

A reference studio monitor headphone system revealing the definitive audio recording, without embellishment or colouration.


Award-winning technology

Two generations of patented electrostatic transducers, resulting in the most remarkable and immersive acoustic experience.


Precision engineering

Each component meticulously selected. Every element designed to bring you music in the most exquisite detail.


Comfortable design

Advanced materials and optimal geometry allow you to listen in luxury and comfort for as long as you choose.


APERIO Amplifier

An integrated energiser, pre-amp and DAC configurable into either analog or digital audio chains from a fully featured set of input options, engineered to deliver the perfect balance of performance under all operating conditions.


A complete sound system

The APERIO headphone is designed to be paired only with our remarkable APERIO electronics.


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  • Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
  • Audio 46 — online and in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Audio Domain — online and in-store — Stadtbezirke I, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (website)
  • Audio essence — online and in-store — Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland (website)
  • Audio Vision San Francisco — online and in-store — San Francisco, California, United States (website)
  • AV Intelligence - Singapore — in-store — Singapore, Singapore (website)
  • Bloom Audio — online and in-store — Gibbsboro, New Jersey, United States (website)
  • Creative Audio of Tennessee — online and in-store — Franklin, Tennessee, United States (website)
  • Crutchfield Stores — online and in-store — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (website)
  • HeadAmp — online and in-store — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States (website)

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