Leema Hydra II Power Amplifier
”Leema’s simply doing something so right. It just may be the UK brand to watch.” ’Hi-Fi News’ – Outstanding Product. Tested with Pyxis pre-amp.
Power for even the toughest speakers
With 148 watts per channel, it’s little surprise that the Tucana Hydra 2 has the grunt to drive just about any pair of speakers. What’s more, thanks to the trio of toroidal power supplies, there’s always plenty of current, giving very high volume levels before distorting. The sound also has vice-like grip on the bass, giving exceptional timing and control.
Dual Mono design for superb sound staging
The Dual Mono design means that left and right channels each have their own circuit path. This reduces distortion between the channels, meaning you get a clearer and broader soundstage.
Versatile LIPS settings for the prefect pairing
Versatile LIPS (Leema Intelligent Protocol System) settings make the Hydra II pair seamlessly with you Leema pre-amp. Switch between stereo and mono settings and fixed and variable gain, depending on your system configuration. The power amp can also be configured to work seamlessly within a multi-channel system.
Balanced input
For the best match with the Leema Pyxis II pre-amplifier, use the XLR balanced inputs. These professional grade connections give a high quality and secure connection, that’s more resistant to electrical interference than standard RCA, unbalanced connections.
Three inputs
With no fewer than three separate RCA phono inputs, the Hydra is versatile enough to be used in multiple system configurations. You might, for example, pair it with a stereo pre-amplifier for your main hi-fi system while also using it to power your front speakers in a home cinema system. The third input could link to a multi-room pre-amp, using this as your main zone.
Overview
Amplifier Type: Power Amplifier
Connectivity: Analogue RCA Inputs 3
Power Amp In: Yes
Speaker Sets: 1
Speaker Sets FILTER: x 1
XLR Inputs Yes
Audio Frequency Response (Hz): 5 - 80,000
Power Output: 148 x 2
Power Output - Watts per CH: 100 +
Dimensions
Dimensions: WxHxD (mm) 440 x 110 x 320
Weight
Weight (KG): 18