Audia Flight Strumento N°1 Signature

The first question we asked ourselves when we decided to improve the Strumento series was: where can we make changes to a sound that already seemed practically perfect? As with any creation where every parameter is pushed to the limits of its potential, the only area left to work on is the details. Only by refining every single aspect can we achieve truly superior overall performance. We are convinced of it: the new Strumento Signature models are undoubtedly the finest devices Audia has ever produced.

Introducing the Strumento N°1 Signature Stereo Preamplifier: a groundbreaking advancement in audio fidelity that transcends the limits of its predecessor, the Strumento N°1 Evo brings a more natural, immersive, and expansive soundstage to your listening room, delivering a true “live” experience like never before. A masterpiece of sonic precision engineered for those who demand nothing less than perfection, the Strumento N°1 Signature ensures flawless signal transmission to any power amplifier with extraordinary precision, accuracy, dynamics, and lightning-fast signal speed, boasting a bandwidth greater than 1MHz. Each refinement in the circuitry—carefully adjusted by ear—has been crafted to achieve ultimate sonic purity.

Exquisite Craftsmanship and Design

The Strumento N°1 Signature’s physical beauty matches its sonic excellence. A precious golden plaque on the front immediately highlights the exclusive class of this device. Beginning life as a bespoke, ultra-high-grade aluminum casting, the chassis undergoes meticulous CNC machining before each part is painstakingly hand-polished to a mirror-like finish. Critical areas are further refined with precision shot peening and anodization, culminating in a stunning, luxurious design completed with elegant silk-screening. Every visual and tactile detail embodies the essence of refined Italian craftsmanship.

Sophisticated Power Supply and Noise Management

Beneath the surface lies a highly sophisticated power architecture, consisting of four toroidal transformers: two 75VA transformers dedicated to the main audio stages, one 25VA transformer for control boards, and a 15VA transformer for logic operations. Each transformer is enclosed within a ferromagnetic shield and encapsulated in epoxy resin, ensuring absolute isolation from interference. The ultra-low noise main power supply is equipped with 40 ultra-fast rectifying capacitors (680µF, 100V), wrapped in EMI shielding and vibration-damping material to reduce any physical disturbances. This results in a preamplifier that operates with impeccable quietness and stability, maintaining sonic integrity at every turn.

Constant Impedance Volume Control

A critical challenge in preamplifier design is maintaining consistent impedance throughout volume adjustments. Traditional potentiometers often introduce variable impedance, degrading frequency response, slew rate, and internal coupling stability. To overcome this, Audia Flight has developed a custom constant impedance attenuator. This precision-engineered component, built from discrete, low-noise metallic film resistors and relays, provides a gain range of 127 dB in finely controlled 0.5 dB steps. The result is a volume control that is remarkably silent and consistently accurate, with an extended frequency response of 3Hz to 1MHz (-3dB) and an impressive slew rate exceeding 250V/µs across the entire gain spectrum. An extensive use of high-end components along the signal path elevates audio information processing to perfection. The capacitors are from the German brand Mundorf, the resistors are Vishay ZFoil and Dale, and all relays are high-frequency Reed relays. All internal parts related to the audio signal, as bars, spacers and so on, are gold-plated to ensure perfect contacts over time.

Exclusive Class A Current-Feedback Gain Stage

The heart of the Strumento N°1 Signature is its proprietary Class A current-feedback gain stage, featuring four independent stabilized power supplies per channel—two dedicated to the input and two to the output stages. This gain stage is encased in an aluminum enclosure and encapsulated in epoxy resin, ensuring thermal stability and shielding against external interferences. The output stage employs high-current, low-noise Class A MOSFET devices, capable of effortlessly driving any connected power amplifier with authority and finesse. Custom-printed boards are enhanced with extra gold surface, all internal parts related to the audio signal, as bars, spacers and so on, are gold-plated to ensure perfect contacts over time.

A Modular System for Maximum Flexibility

The Strumento N°1 Signature’s versatility extends beyond its stunning audio performance. It offers a modular design, allowing customization with additional cards for MM/MC phono inputs, SPDIF and USB digital inputs (192kHz/32bit resolution), and both unbalanced and balanced analog inputs. This flexibility ensures seamless integration into any high-end audio system, tailored to meet your exacting requirements.

A Benchmark in Preamplification

The Audia Flight Strumento N°1 Signature is a triumph of design and innovation, blending state-of-the-art electronics with masterful craftsmanship to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. Every detail, from the precision of its components to the elegance of its exterior, reflects our unwavering commitment to audio perfection. Discover the difference with the Strumento N°1 Signature, where technology meets artistry in a symphony of exceptional sound.