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T/Pod - Stereo Balanced Control Center -- NEW!!

Preamplifier; Headphone Amplifier; Remote Gain Controller
Balanced & unbalanced inputs/outputs; iPod input
Remote volume adjustment with any universal remote

STASIS-R 5.0 Stereo Control Preamplifier


The STASIS-R 5.0 Stereo Control Preamplifier is a classic example of the fine craftsmanship that has been the Threshold hallmark for 30 years. But it's also Threshold's latest and most eloquent statement-on-the-art of preamplifier design. Striking a delicate balance between art and technology, the 5.0 is a stunning performer both in the lab, where it displays unsurpassed precision, and in the listening room, where it shows off its unparalleled transparency, detail, and depth of image.
The STASIS-R 5.0 is the culmination of Threshold's years of research and development. A truly balanced, fully remote controlled preamplifier, with gain stages based on the highly acclaimed T2, the 5.0 is arguably a benchmark against which other preamplifiers, regardless of price or technology, must now be compared.

Ergonomically, the STASIS-R 5.0 is a pleasure to use. Volume, balance, source selection, mute and programming can be managed with either the front-panel controls or with the hand-held remote. The selected source and the volume level are displayed on an attractive, easy-to-read LCD blue-white screen that switches to display other functions when needed. The rotary digitally-controlled analog volume control allows levels to be adjusted in 0.1 dB increments for precise, repeatable settings.

The 5.0 is an exceptional product in technical terms, designed as a tool to meet the needs of the most demanding audio professional, but it is also, like the well-regarded historic Threshold preamps, one that possesses the magical ability to stir the heart of even the most jaded audiophile.

STASIS-R 3.0 Features

Fully balanced from input to output providing extremely high common-mode rejection and cancellation of most distortion artifacts
All-discrete direct-coupled solid state gainblocks
Fully complementary circuitry
Short direct signal paths
Rotary volume control, 80 dB range in 0.5 dB increments
Easy-to-read LCD matrix display (blue/white, 2-line, 16 character)
Custom machined aluminum infrared remote control
Oversize toroidal power transformer
Separate power supply sections for left and right channels
Separate independent power supply for digital control circuitry
Premium components such as military-grade precision resistors, computer-grade capacitors, military-grade glass-epoxy circuit boards
Gold-plated RCA jacks ensure optimum signal transfer and extended life
Neutrik XLR connectors
Trigger output (12V) for on/off control of ancillary equipment (e.g. power amplifier, active subwoofer, etc.)
Bypass mode for integration into Home Theater system
RS-232C port for software updates and future features
Threshold Data Link (T-LINK) port for control and communication with other Threshold equipment
Traditional Threshold rugged chassis construction
High reliability
Unsurpassed precision and sonic excellence
Inputs: 1 balanced (XLR) and 5 unbalanced (RCA) stereo pairs
Line outputs: balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) stereo pairs
Record outputs: unbalanced (RCA) stereo pair
Rack-mountable design (optional rack-mount accessories required)
Attractive polished silver-anodized aluminum front panel
Hand assembled in the USA

S/350e reissue - Stereo Power Amplifier -- Coming Soon!!

Classic STASIS design
High-current class A/AB output stage
150 Watts at 8 Ohms, 300 Watts at 4 Ohms per channel

STASIS 7.0 Stereo Power Amplifier


The STASIS 7.0 is a compact version of our more powerful STASIS 8.0, yet it sacrifices nothing when it comes to revelation of nuance and inner detail. While its outer appearance may suggest an obsession with solidity and power, the 7.0 shows its true sonic character in the listening room, where it is a sweet and detailed reproducer of music.
This is not to overlook the 7.0’s capabilities in the areas of bass extension, quickness, and slam; its credentials in these areas are formidable, and immediately apparent. Still, the most noteworthy aspect of the 7.0’s performance is its gentle and honest reproduction of musical subtleties. In this respect, it is arguably the best stereo amplifier of its power rating that Threshold has ever produced.

In fact, its ability to reproduce transient attack and to resolve complex musical passages surpasses that of even our acclaimed T-series and e-line. The STASIS 7.0 delivers high current, employs minimal feedback, and uses an updated version of the front-end of the famous T200 along with the latest incarnation of our classic STASIS output topology. As with all STASIS products the amplifier is direct coupled input to output, with no capacitors in the signal path, utilizes close tolerance metal film resistors and matched JFETs, and employs a substantial power supply built around a massive custom toroidal power transformer, with separate power reserves for voltage and current gain stages.

High current capability, the importance of which is often left undiscussed, is something the STASIS 7.0 truly delivers in real-world terms. Able to provide staggering amounts of continuous current, the 7.0 can drive the most demanding loudspeaker loads, without strain or stress. In this regard, not surprisingly, it is the heir to Threshold’s legacy of high current, no-holds-barred performance. The carefully balanced integration of the best elements of classic Threshold products, together with-the-fruits of constant investigation and innovation specifically for this new generation of STASIS amplifiers, means that it is no longer necessary to choose between power for dynamic contrasts and resolution of fine inner detail. Dynamic range and subtle shadings are rendered with an unmistakable sense of truth and fidelity to the source that is truly remarkable. The STASIS 7.0 has raised Threshold’s acclaimed design philosophy to an unprecedented level—and that itself is a statement-on-the-art.

S/5000e Features

High-current output stage easily drives low-impedance reactive loudspeaker loads
Low-noise solid state design
All-discrete components
Accurate, detailed reproduction
No transistor glare
Direct coupled input to output for tight extended bass
High-speed design resolves complex musical passages
Balanced inputs provide high common-mode rejection for lower noise
Premium components such as military-spec precision resistors, computer-grade capacitors, military-grade glass-epoxy circuit boards, massive custom toroidal power transformer
Isolated power reserves for voltage and current gain stages
Separate power supply sections for left and right channels
Gold-plated RCA jacks
Swiss-made XLR connectors
Cardas gold-plated binding posts
Traditional Threshold rugged chassis construction
Intelligent 12V DC Trigger for remote startup
High reliability
Soft-start turn-on
Modular construction
Rack-mountable design
Attractive polished silver anodized aluminum front panel complements the Threshold STASIS-R Stereo Control Preamplifiers
Hand assembled in the USA