The New 800 Series from Boulder
The 1000 Series from Boulder
1010 Preamplifier Every high performance music reproduction system requires extreme resolution in the preamplifier. Without significant care and attention to circuit and construction detail, the clarity and realism are quickly lost. The all analog Boulder 1010 Preamplifier fills that requirement. Drawing from the 2000 series design, the Boulder 1010 preserves the audio signal’s high quality. The Boulder 1010 Preamplifier uses the new 983 gain stage first designed for the 1012 DAC Preamplifier. Its surface mount construction combines the best of discrete and micro-circuitry with performance approaching the renowned Boulder 993 used in the 2000 series. The 983’s ability to drive cables to the power amplifier is on par with the 993, making the cable’s length virtually insignificant.
1012 DAC Preamplifier
 >> More Information << Boulder Digital Signal Processing provides optimum UpandoversamplingTM A complete digital and analog preamplifier The four digital sources and four analog sources including phono benefit from Boulder's new 983 micro gain stage and the superb solid state volume attenuator used in our 2000 Series Preamplifier. Performance has been enhanced by the use of high tech surface-mount micro circuitry and innovative circuit board layout. Considerable cost savings have been attained by eliminating the extra chassis and cables needed with separate DAC's and preamplifiers. High value and high performance define the new Boulder 1012. Attention to detail is a hallmark of all Boulder products and the new 1012 is a vital testament to the value of focused engineering and caring craftspeople.
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Custom Digital Signal Processing (DSP) The attention to detail does not end with the digital processing, the 1012's analog filter is a 3-stage, 6 pole Bessel which eliminates group delay problems, overshoot and ringing. By using more stages, greater accuracy and lower distortion is obtained. This combination of high power digital processing and Boulder executed analog stages will set a new standard in this price class. Designed to exceed the performance of separate D/A converter and preamplifier pairs the 1012's fully independent power supplies provide all of the performance advantages with added convenience space savings.
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1050 Mono Power Amplifiers >> More Information << Boulder is the ultimate combination of elegance and performance Only Boulder has the rare combination of technical and creative skills required to design this visually stunning and most musical power amplifier. Superior sonic performance is assured by the low distortion, low noise design. Boulder’s proven widebandwidth, two-stage signal path allows the powerful output section to deliver more musical realism than ever before. Today’s loudspeakers can be a difficult load to drive, demanding very high levels of power and control. The Boulder 1050 provides high amounts of both continuous and short term power, capable of making even the most difficult speaker perform to its fullest potential. 1060 Stereo Power Amplifier >> More Information << A new legend from Boulder | ||
| A powerful new addition to the Boulder tradition of building the world's finest power amplifiers. The 1060 represents the skillful blending of our proven analog design techniques with state-of-the-art surface-mount technology. The first product in our new 1000 Series, the 1060 is not just a smaller, less powerful 2060 , but in fact employs many significant new design features; affirming that innovation and creativity are alive and well at Boulder. A supervising microprocessor provides superior protection, smooth, quiet start up, remote control convenience, and full system integration. As digital technology advances the advantages of the Boulder approach become more evident. Wide bandwidth, high slew rate, ultra-low distortion and high damping factor all combine to provide a path to the unique Boulder Sound. | ||
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One look at the Boulder 1060 reveals extraordinary attention to detail, care and craftsmanship. One listen and the music reveals the rewards of our efforts.
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| Drawing upon 15 years of experience building high performance power amplifiers, new designs have been used to create 1000 watts of Class A operation.
The 2050 Power Amplifiers are intended to mate with the 2010 Isolated Preamplifier and 2020 Advance D/A Converter, with the same cosmetics, technology and craftsmanship. They will keep any speaker load under full control while accurately rendering subtle details.  Reviewed in Volume #21, Issue #9 Design Features The two stage design uses a pair of Boulder 993 gain blocks per channel for exceptional input buffering, voltage gain and fully balanced operation. The output stage uses eighty output devices and forty-eight filter capacitors per chassis to assure stable, high power output into any load - even below one ohm. |
Special attention is given to isolate the audio signal from all sources of interference. For example, the nickel plated steel sub-chassis
housing two fully encapsulated power transformers minimizes a major source of noise and
vibration.
Machined heat sinks and clever chassis design minimize resonance. Custom engineered gold plated speaker terminals are without equal for strength and low impedance. Lasting value requires that each component be of the highest quality, and the design must accommodate future improvements. All Boulder 2000 series products follow this dictum. The 2050 Power Amplifiers are a rare combination of technical excellence and luxury. | Preamplifier  The heart of a great music system lies within the Preamplifier. |
| With the 2010 Preamplifier, the challenge of creating a truly neutral remote controlled preamplifier has been met. To achieve this elusive goal, a new volume attenuator and gain stage was created. Boulder designed an extremely precise, tonally neutral distortionless solid-state attenuator capable of 0.1 dB steps over a 100 dB range.
The new Boulder 993 gain stage allows the full potential of this superior volume control to be appreciated. Providing extensive microprocessor controlled features while maintaining noise isolation led Boulder's designer's to engineer a unique three chassis system with separate power supply, control/display, and optically coupled audio chassis combine to provide unequaled freedom from noise and crosstalk. The sculpted metal, modular remote transmitter allows complete system control. Highly visible, mirrored adjustable displays provide complete system information. Rarely in audio electronics does one find a design that so excites all of the senses. The classic cosmetic, and generous use of custom machined and hand finished metal parts instills an unusual pride of ownership. All commands are silently and precisely executed.
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The effortless enjoyment of music allows the listener to forget how it is being reproduced and focus exclusively on the emotional power of the performance.
 With the introduction of the luxurious Boulder 2010 Preamplifier, the challenge of creating a truly neutral remote controlled preamplifier has finally been met. To achieve this elusive goal, a new volume attenuator and gain stage had to be created. Remote controlled volume has always presented an obstacle to sonic purity. Boulder has designed an extremely precise, tonally neutral distortionless solid-state attenuator capable of 0.1 dB steps over a 100 dB range. To compliment this development a discreet gain stage was designed based on the legendary 990. The new Boulder 993 gain stage allows the full potential of this superior volume control to be appreciated. Providing extensive microprocessor controlled features while maintaining noise isolation led Boulder's designer's to engineer a unique three chassis system. Separate power supply, control/display, and optically coupled audio chassis combine to provide unequaled freedom from noise and crosstalk.
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This attention to analog performance is simply unprecedented. Total crystal re-clocking completely eliminated jitter, and an eight times oversampling FIR digital filter produces superb transient response. Five Burr-Brown DACs in parallel per channel significantly lower distortion and increase accuracy to theoretical limits. Boulder's unique three-chassis design affords maximum isolation between digital and analog circuitry. The separate power supply chassis houses independent regulated supplies for each channel, as well as the digital / display chassis. The Advance feature further separates the Boulder 2020 from the competition by creating the virtual relocation of stereo center relative to the listening position. |
Normal balance controls adjust levels between audio channels- adequate if your listening position is only a fixed point equidistant from your loudspeakers. The Advance feature allows superb stereo imaging even when the recording or listening position is less than ideal. The time Advance feature can be programmed for several listening positions with easy return to normal settings.
The Boulder 2020 Advance D / A 's technical excellence and superb execution has finally allowed the full potential of digital technology to be experienced. | |
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