features

The Capella has a combination of unique features not found on any other headphone amp, plus a couple that are often called for but hardly ever offered. They are:    

Gain Control

The Capella uses a variable gain control to adjust both headphone impedance and sensitivity. The gain control range is suitable for the adjustment of the sensitivity of headphones between 25 Ohms and 300 Ohms.

Damping Control

Different headphones have a different resonance frequency and bass response sensitivity The Capella provides one of four settings to vary the voice coil damping for the best bass control and response.  

HF Control

Some headphones have a very pronounced treble, which can ruin an otherwise brilliant listening experience. Some headphone users also suffer from ringing in the ears etc. from even a modest amount of treble. the Capella offers a high frequency control to dampen the HF response gradually so that excessively bright headphones can be tamed to a more acceptable user requirement.

Depth Control

Depending on the design of some headphones, vocals and instruments in the centre of the recording can sound a bit too far back or forward. The Depth control offers a small amount of control of the apparent forward/backward position of the music.

Balance Control

There are occasions when the relative balance between left and right headphone output signal needs to be adjusted. The

Balance control is designed to give you that level of control. Please note that the position is reversed on the Capella.

Peak Signal Level Detect

This allows the Capella to detect high level overload conditions and indicate their presence via a

left and right LED hidden behind the volume control. The softer light from the hidden LEDs is

far less imposing.

3.5mm analogue input

The Capella offers a 3.5mm input option for portable audio players and mobile phones

headphone outputs so that the Capella can be used as a better headphone driving source. The

Peak Level Detector will start to light up if the input signal is set too high.

Preamplifier output

The Capella pass-through LINE ouput is in fact a variable output of preamplifier specification. It is therefore suitable for use

as a preamplifier if required. Only the Peak Level Detect,  balance, and volume control on the front panel of the Capella are

also available for use in the preamplifier section.

12 Volt battery operation option and DC pass-through

Due to the highly efficient design and low energy requirement placed on the power supply, the Capella is also capable of

operating from a 12Volt battery source. A DC OUT socket allows the Capella to share a single power supply  with any of our

current range of DACs. 

Home HiFi
Home HiFi

features

The Capella has a combination of unique features not found on any other headphone amp, plus a couple that are often called for but hardly ever offered. They are:    

Gain Control

The Capella uses a variable gain control to adjust both headphone impedance and sensitivity. The gain control range is suitable for the adjustment of the sensitivity of headphones between 25 Ohms and 300 Ohms.

Damping Control

Different headphones have a different resonance frequency and bass response sensitivity The Capella provides one of four settings to vary the voice coil damping for the best bass control and response.  

HF Control

Some headphones have a very pronounced treble, which can ruin an otherwise brilliant listening experience. Some headphone users also suffer from ringing in the ears etc. from even a modest amount of treble. the Capella offers a high frequency control to dampen the HF response gradually so that excessively bright headphones can be tamed to a more acceptable user requirement.

Depth Control

Depending on the design of some headphones, vocals and instruments in the centre of the recording can sound a bit too far back or forward. The Depth control offers a small amount of control of the apparent forward/backward position of the music.

Balance Control

There are occasions when the relative balance between left and right headphone output signal needs

to be adjusted. The Balance control is designed to give you that level of control. Please note that the

position is reversed on the Capella.

Peak Signal Level Detect

This allows the Capella to detect high level overload conditions and indicate their presence via a left

and right LED hidden behind the volume control. The softer light from the hidden LEDs is far less

imposing.

3.5mm analogue input

The Capella offers a 3.5mm input option for portable

audio players and mobile phones headphone outputs so

that the Capella can be used as a better headphone driving

source. The Peak Level Detector will start to light up if

the input signal is set too high.

Preamplifier output

The Capella pass-through LINE ouput is in fact a variable output of preamplifier specification. It is

therefore suitable for use as a preamplifier if required. Only the Peak Level Detect,  balance, and

volume control on the front panel of the Capella are also available for use in the preamplifier

section.

12 Volt battery operation option and DC pass-through

Due to the highly efficient design and low energy requirement placed on the power supply, the

Capella is also capable of operating from a 12Volt battery source. A DC OUT socket allows the

Capella to share a single power supply  with any of our current range of DACs. 

Home HiFi

features

The Capella has a combination of unique features not found on any other headphone amp, plus a couple that are often called for but hardly ever offered. They are:    

Gain Control

The Capella uses a variable gain control to adjust both headphone impedance and sensitivity. The gain control range is suitable for the adjustment of the sensitivity of headphones between 25 Ohms and 300 Ohms.

Damping Control

Different headphones have a different resonance frequency and bass response sensitivity The Capella provides one of four settings to vary the voice coil damping for the best bass control and response.  

HF Control

Some headphones have a very pronounced treble, which can ruin an otherwise brilliant listening experience. Some headphone users also suffer from ringing in the ears etc. from even a modest amount of treble. the Capella offers a high frequency control to dampen the HF response gradually so that excessively bright headphones can be tamed to a more acceptable user requirement.

Depth Control

Depending on the design of some headphones, vocals and instruments in the centre of the recording can sound a bit too far back or forward. The Depth control offers a small amount of control of the apparent forward/backward position of the music.

Balance Control

There are occasions when the relative balance between left and right headphone output

signal needs to be adjusted. The Balance control is designed to give you that level of

control. Please note that the position is reversed on the Capella.

Peak Signal Level Detect

This allows the Capella to detect high level overload conditions and indicate their presence

via a left and right LED hidden behind the volume control. The softer light from the hidden

LEDs is far less imposing.

3.5mm analogue

input

The Capella offers a 3.5mm input

option for portable audio players and

mobile phones headphone outputs so

that the Capella can be used as a better

headphone driving source. The Peak

Level Detector will start to light up if

the input signal is set too high.

Preamplifier

output

The Capella pass-through LINE ouput is in fact a variable output of preamplifier

specification. It is therefore suitable for use as a preamplifier if required. Only the Peak

Level Detect,  balance, and volume control on the front panel of the Capella are also

available for use in the preamplifier section.

12 Volt battery operation option and DC pass-

through

Due to the highly efficient design and low energy requirement placed on the power supply,

the Capella is also capable of operating from a 12Volt battery source. A DC OUT socket

allows the Capella to share a single power supply  with any of our current range of DACs.