Warwick Acoustics Aperio Headphone System
Warwick Acoustics Aperio Headphone System
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Features
- Flagship electrostatic headphone system
- Built-in DAC, amp & energiser
- 24-karat gold limited edition
- Open-back, ultra-high-resolution sound
- Handcrafted luxury build
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Open-back, circumaural |
| Transducer | BD-HPEL electrostatic |
| Diaphragm Area | 3570 mm² |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 60 kHz |
| Max Output (SPL) | ~104 dB (digital) / ≥106 dB (analog) |
| Ear Pads | Cabretta sheepskin leather |
| Connector | 4-pin polarized, self-latching |
| Cable | Dual-mono, silver-plated OFHC, 2 m |
| Weight | 405 g (without cable) |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Balanced Input | Dual XLR (switchable gain) |
| Unbalanced Input | Dual RCA (switchable gain) |
| USB Input | USB-B, up to 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM, DSD256 |
| Network Input | Ethernet (DLNA), PCM 384 kHz, DSD256 |
| Digital Inputs | AES/EBU, S/PDIF Coaxial |
| DAC | Dual-mono 32-bit / 384 kHz |
| DSP | 64-bit processing |
| Amp/Energizer | Class-A MOSFET, 1800 V bias |
| Distortion + Noise | < 0.001% |
| Bandwidth | > 65 kHz |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | CNC-machined aluminium |
| Power Supply | External 24V DC, world-voltage AC |
| Dimensions | 68 × 413 × 351 mm |
| Weight (Electronics) | 7.4 kg (without PSU) |
Description
Optimal audio performance
A reference studio monitor headphone system revealing the definitive audio recording, without embellishment or colouration.
Precision engineering
Each component meticulously selected. Every element designed to bring you music in the most exquisite detail.
Award-winning technology
Two generations of patented electrostatic transducers, resulting in the most remarkable and immersive acoustic experience.
Comfortable design
Advanced materials and optimal geometry allow you to listen in luxury and comfort for as long as you choose.
APERIO Amplifier
An integrated energiser, pre-amp and DAC configurable into either analog or digital audio chains from a fully featured set of input options, engineered to deliver the perfect balance of performance under all operating conditions.
GoldenSound
High-end audio expert whose masterful reviews have earned him a large following among headphone enthusiasts.
Perfection Reimagined
This signature edition combines Gen 2 BD-HPEL transducers with redeveloped analog and digital pathways to bring you a wholly new perspective on the APERIO sound.
A complete sound system
The APERIO headphone is designed to be paired only with our remarkable APERIO electronics.
Finished in black
Headphone grilles and hardware all finished in black. The Amplifier front panel has a high-polish finish.
Limited Edition nameplate
Each system bears a ‘Limited Edition’ nameplate that sits on the amplifier.
Handbuilt in the UK
All hand-built in our production facilities in the heart of the UK by a team of perfectionists.
Only 50 ever produced
Limited to a maximum build of 50 systems, each one with its own certification.
Individually numbered
Each of the 100 Gold APERIO’s bears a unique, individually numbered ‘Limited Edition’ nameplate on the amplifier.
Exceptional audio performance
Our gold systems uses the highest grade and closest matched transducers manually selected to ensure a perfect performance.
Aperio Technology
BD-HPEL transducer
The performance of any headphone system is determined by the performance of its transducer. The APERIO uses a Balanced-Drive High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (BD-HPEL) – a symmetrically driven variant of our era-defining HPEL technology. This new generation provides twice the excursion capability of the original along with greater linearity and lower distortion.
‘Open’ ear cups
Magnesium is the ideal material to house our BD-HPEL transducer, as it weighs about 33% less than aluminium and has superior acoustical damping. By injecting the magnesium, we can use it to create complex and precise components without the need for CNC machining. The result? A mechanical design that is extremely rigid, well-damped and resonance-free. Another distinctive feature of the earcups is their open design. Unlike other headphones, the APERIO keeps the materials around the transducer to a minimum, so there is nothing to impede the airflow or impair the quality of the sound.
Ear cushions
The APERIO’s ear cushions are designed for optimal performance and comfort. Acoustically absorbent foam keeps resonances to a minimum while key design features maintain a perfectly sealed air volume to ensure outstanding low frequency performance. The ear cushions are covered in the finest, sustainably sourced cabretta leather. To keep you cool while you’re listening, we’ve included perforated top surfaces and a copper thread mesh that dissipates heat.
Cutting-edge components
From high-voltage discrete transistors to 0.5% tolerance metal film resistors, every element of the APERIO’s electronics is designed for superior audio performance.
All analogue circuitry and PCB routing is differential (balanced), with gain levels carefully optimised between all stages to maximise signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The simplified topology ensures the audio signal passes through as few stages and devices as possible – and never through internal cables, panel switches or potentiometers. All circuitry is dual mono to minimise crosstalk and interference between channels.
To minimise mechanical resonances and vibrational energy, the aluminium chassis sections are fastened together using stainless steel hardware with thread-locking compounds that will not loosen over time. The complete assembly is isolated from external shock and vibration via specialised mounting feet that are formed of a highly damped thermoplastic compound (IsoDamp C-1002).
Analogue line output
We’ve included a novel Class A circuit that can output very high voltages with prodigious current. It means you can connect to any professional or consumer application without distortion, even if you’re using cables that are 150 metres long.
Dual 32-bit, 8-channel DACs
The APERIO transforms your music files into sound waves using state-of-the-art digital-to-analogue converters (DACs). These can achieve an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 131 dB. To prevent any loss in audio quality, the system also features a unique dual-domain level control, with separate attenuators for analogue and digital signals.
Input cables
The APERIO comes with custom USB 2.0 and ethernet cables, which have been designed to be impervious to noise, interference and emissions. Both use superior SF/FTP construction with double overall shielding (aluminium-mylar foil and copper-plated Aramid fibre braiding). The conductor wiring is formed of 66 strands of micro-fine OFHC copper, each one plated in pure silver.
Additional information
| Colour | Black, Gold, Golden Sound, Silver |
|---|
Warranty
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Backed with a 5 year Manufacturer warranty
Delivery Info
Delivery Information
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