About The Roksan Attessa Stereo Integrated Amplifier
Fully developed in-house in the UK, the Attessa range features premium technology, class-leading performance and beautiful industrial design. The range has therefore been designed to combine all the wonderfully complex sound of a class-leading hi-fi system with the simplicity most listeners crave - making it easier to connect with both devices, and with the people around you.
Featuring a wide range of inputs, stylish good looks and famous Roksan sound quality, the Roksan Attessa Integrated Amplifier gives a boost to your whole system.
High Quality Amp For All Your Digital & Analogue Sources: The Roksan Attessa Integrated Amplifier offers the perfect blend of quality and versatility. Featuring inputs for Bluetooth, four digital and three analogue, it has your entire system covered. There's even a built-in phono pre-amp for your turntable. With 2 x 80 watts of power, the Attessa delivers effortless, room-filling power.
Powerful Sound: With an amplifier that can deliver a refreshing 130 Watts of power into 4 Ohms at its heart, the Attessa produces the lively, dynamic sound that Roksan are renowned for. High current circuitry, driven by a powerful transformer means there's always plenty in reserve, letting you hear musical peaks to their full, dynamic potential. For a thrilling listen, look no further.
Long Range Bluetooth: For easy streaming from your smartphone or other device, Bluetooth is just a quick 'pair' away. Perfect for when friends and family are over and you want to share music, Bluetooth makes wireless music easy. The Attessa Integrated Amplifier has a typical range of 15 metres – 50% longer than most.
Versatile Digital Inputs: Two coaxial and two optical digital inputs let you connect up to four digital sources. Plug in your TV, games console, Blu-ray and CD player for a sound upgrade throughout your digital system.
Flexible Analogue Inputs – Including MM Phono Stage: A pair of RCA phono inputs are on hand for connecting your other sources, such as a CD player without a digital output or even a cassette deck. For easy connection to a turntable, the Phono input has a built-in MM (Moving Magnet) pre-amp, for wide-ranging compatibility. Pre outs let you upgrade to a more powerful amp or add your choice of active subwoofer – yet another example of the Attessa's versatility.
One-Touch Dial Controller For Ease Of Operation: Using a one-touch dial, selecting your volume and source is easy. Haptic feedback confirms your choice, with visual confirmation displayed on the graphical interface.
Seamless Style: With no visible aerials, a wraparound steel lid and anodized aluminium front panel, the Attessa looks as smooth and seamless as it sounds. Available in black or silver finishes, its classic style blends effortlessly with its surroundings. Bring quality sound to the heart of your system, with the Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier.
About Roksan
Roksan was founded in 1985 by Tufan Hashemi and Touraj Moghaddam, graduates of the University of London, Imperial College London and Queen Mary College. The name Roksan itself is derived from the name of Roxana, daughter of the Persian King Darius. This closely reflects the Persian heritage and roots of both Hashemi and Moghaddam. Not surprisingly many of Roksan's product names have references to names of cities, places and famous people of Persia.
Moghaddam, having then just obtained his PhD at Imperial College, became dissatisfied with the state of the audio arts when he heard his little TV set more musically satisfying than his already high-end (non Roksan) turntable/tri-amped audio system, and began experimentation. He deduced that where the existing turntable design failed was that the cartridge could not accurately follow the record groove. The mean line traced by the groove relative to the body of the cartridge needed to be constant. His ideas led him away from using the sprung sub-chassis as part of the suspension system. Moghaddam built a prototype using a fire door. Hashemi, a friend who had heard the radical new prototype turntable instantly wanted one. They teamed up to start the company.
The concept stunned the trade when it was demonstrated at the 1985 hi-fi show where the Xerxes Turntable was launched. Soon after, Roksan's expertise was poured into amplification and digital sources. These designs continue to set the standard for high-end music reproduction. Roksan also remain a true innovator and developer of high-end vinyl replay. The combination of innovation, sound quality and reliability has given Roksan an enviable reputation since day one.
In November 2016, British loudspeaker manufacturers Monitor Audio Ltd acquired Roksan. Since this acquisition, Roksan has begun revising and refining current products and of course developing inventive and desirable new models. Some of the early fruits of that labour is the Attessa range of analogue & digital products which steer Roksan boldly towards a new era of innovation.
Our Take On The Roksan Attessa Stereo Integrated Amplifier
This amplifier continues Roksan's long history of producing world class electronics and wrapping them in some of the smartest designs around. To say this amplifier looks sharp is almost literally true and it's also very slick to use with its one touch dial control featuring haptic feedback dead centre on the front panel. Convenience is not forgotten though with digital and analogue connections on the back, including an MM phono input and a headphone socket on the front. Best of all, this amplifier has enough power to drive most speakers and sounds sweet, smooth and dynamic while doing it. Careful, you'll be listening into the wee hours with this one.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Remote Controlled Stereo Integrated Amplifier & DAC
- Built-in high performance DAC developed in-house
- The one touch dial control user-interface is both simple and intuitive to use. Select listening volume or source guided by a graphical interface incorporating haptic feedback to confirm your selection.
- Robust steel and aluminium construction with no visible aerials
- A wide variety of digital and analogue connections including Bluetooth®
- Cast streaming services from your phone or other smart device via custom long range Bluetooth antenna
- An integrated Moving Magnet phono stage allows the connection to a turntable without the need for additional boxes and accessories
- A powerful amplifier capable of getting the most out of a variety of loudspeakers
- Designed and developed in-house in the UK
Technical
- Power Output: 80W Both Channels Driven into 8Ω, Nominal (THD+N <1%)
- Power Output: 130W Both Channels Driven into 4Ω, Nominal (THD+N <1%)
- Amplifier Type: Class AB
- Mains Transformer Rating: 400VA
- Inputs (Digital)
- Digital 1 (D1): Coax SPDIF (up to 192kHz/24bit)
- Digital 2 (D2): Optical SPDIF (max. 96kHz/24bit)
- Digital 3 (TV): Optical SPDIF (max. 96kHz/24bit)
- Digital 4 (CD): Coax SPDIF (up to 192kHz/24bit)
- Digital 5 (Bluetooth): Bluetooth (48kHz/16bit)
- Inputs (Analogue)
- A1: Line Level, No signal sense
- A2: Line Level, With signal sense & used for AV Mode
- MM (Phono) – RIAA (equalised)
- Outputs
- 1 pair Speaker binding posts (L&R)
- 1 pair of RCA Analogue (Pre-out/Sub)
- 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack headphone socket - 7.5Vrms drive suitable for all headphone types including high-impedance
- Other
- IEC mains power socket (3 pin)/Fuse holder
- 3.5mm mini-Jack – 12v trigger Input (On / Standby)
- IR wired input 3.5mm jack
- Construction: Formed Plated steel and bespoke machined anodised aluminium front panel
- Primary Interface (on unit): Dynamic Control Dial (with haptic feedback) to control volume and inputs
- Secondary Interface (on unit): Standby, Backward, Play/Pause, Forward
- Other Interface: IR remote control
- Bluetooth
- A2DP Audio profile
- Codecs: SBC, aptX & AAC
- Bluetooth Range: 15m (typical)
- Digital Coax Input: Up to 24bit/192kHz PCM
- Digital Optical Input: Up to 24bit/96kHz PCM
- Detachable Power Cable: Allows for upgrade to a better quality power cable (IsoTek Premier) for improved performance
- Available Finishes: Black or Silver
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 432 x 76 x 373mm
- Weight: 10.37 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.