Erzetich – Bacillus

Description

Small, compact and robust, the Bacillus is a precision grade class-AB headphone amplifier that comfortably adapts to any impedance headphones. The bright profile is quick in transitions and urges a direct sound, most notably in rock genres. But the low distortion also adapts quickly to acoustic and delivers a very realistic and intimate experience.

All in all, Bacillus is an impressive performer and thanks to its diminutive size is an ideal road companion for travelling sound professionals. The Bacillus might be our entry-level headphone amplifier, but on looks and performance you could be forgiven for thinking this elegant headphone amp is among our high-end range – it’s only our generous price tag that gives the game away.

The Bacillus was the first project we successfully completed – although it wasn’t the first we started. The initial prototype looked pretty cute: small, compact, stylish and finished off with a shiny acrylic front panel.

Our intention was to create a portable headphone amp that was as small as possible. Initially, the chassis on the Bacillus was 5 mm shorter, but because of the crowded rear we felt it was too risky so opened her up a little.

Fortunately, we were able to maintain a compact size which is quite a feat when you consider the amp has a built-in power supply, huge input capacitors and a heat sink. And because of its size, we wanted to name it after something small – and bacteria (lat. Bacillus) seemed appropriate.

Specs:

• Headphone impedance: 8-600 ohm
• Output power: 181.5 mW (8 ohm)/161 mW (600 ohm)
• Frequency response: 3 Hz-500 kHz, -1dB
• THD (1 kHz): 0.0003 %
• IMD: 0.025 %
• Power consumption: > 3 W
• SNR: >102 dB
• Power supply input voltage: 230 V/50 Hz or 115 V/60 Hz
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 mm x 64 mm x 180 mm
• Weight: 850 g
• Character: Slightly bright

Class-AB headphone amplifier

Sturdy aluminum chassis

Blue Velvet Alps potentiometer

Adaptable to headphone impedance

Silver plated interconnecting wires

5-year limited warranty

Made in EU

Completely serviceable

12-hour burn-in

 

Human-Centred

At every step of the design process the product has been evaluated against the human ear and the music we listen to. At their core it’s about sound performance married with comfort. Finally, design is the master paying heed to these two principles. It’s about the individual’s experience.

Music-Centred

In creating headphones that are human-centred, the quality of music listening and headphone acoustics was of integral importance. The whole Phobos and Mania purpose is to create a perfect dance of your own individual music in design elegance. This has been achieved.

No Animal Products

In the design creation of Erzetich headphones it has been important to ensure no animal products are used, without compromising comfort and style. As such the ear pads are covered in a soft and comfortable leatherette whilst the tiara belt is crafted from a rubber-like material.