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Product Details
From Bada, which is one of the premier OEM factories, comes an upgraded version of the
coveted DC-222 hybrid amplifier, the Bada DC-225. The Bada DC-225 has a shiny black
finish, Class “A” operation, 95 watts per channel (190 watts into 4 ohms), upgraded
Preamp to amp coupling caps and remote.
Not enough can be said about the Bada DC-225’s build quality. Two internal transformers:
a torodial for power amp section and a low noise R-Core for the preamp section. An
complex AC filter network, designed to filter AC without limiting power, make up the power
supply section. The preamp section is driven by 4 12AU7 tubes in an SRPP configuration.
The preamp is coupled to the amplifier section via 4 very high grade polypropylene Clarity
capacitors. The amplifier section features audiophile Toshiba output transistors (Google:
Toshiba Output Transistors) known for their tube-like sound and high dynamic range.
The Bada DC-225 has plenty of features that ensure its long life and ease of use. There
are five high level inputs, soft start, mute, auto cut off in the event of excessive DC and
remote.
coveted DC-222 hybrid amplifier, the Bada DC-225. The Bada DC-225 has a shiny black
finish, Class “A” operation, 95 watts per channel (190 watts into 4 ohms), upgraded
Preamp to amp coupling caps and remote.
Not enough can be said about the Bada DC-225’s build quality. Two internal transformers:
a torodial for power amp section and a low noise R-Core for the preamp section. An
complex AC filter network, designed to filter AC without limiting power, make up the power
supply section. The preamp section is driven by 4 12AU7 tubes in an SRPP configuration.
The preamp is coupled to the amplifier section via 4 very high grade polypropylene Clarity
capacitors. The amplifier section features audiophile Toshiba output transistors (Google:
Toshiba Output Transistors) known for their tube-like sound and high dynamic range.
The Bada DC-225 has plenty of features that ensure its long life and ease of use. There
are five high level inputs, soft start, mute, auto cut off in the event of excessive DC and
remote.
The DC-225 is an upgraded version of the DC-222 with new circuitry and upgraded Preamp / Amp coupling caps.
The DC-225 has a built in AC filter network, dual transformers and audiophile Toshiba Output Transistors
The DC-225 is based on the DC-222, which an outstanding repair record of < 3% since 2005
Scoreboard
Output:
Frequency response :
Harmonics distortion :
Signal to noise:
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
Tube Complement:
Inputs:
Speaker Jacks:
Dimensions
Frequency response :
Harmonics distortion :
Signal to noise:
Power Requirements:
Power Consumption:
Tube Complement:
Inputs:
Speaker Jacks:
Dimensions
Features
Specifications
The Bada DC-225
• The Bada DC-225 is a dual transformer hybrid amp capable of 95 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 190 watts into 4 ohms.
* The Bada DC-225 runs Class "A" mode with quiescent current increased to just over 1/2 of the peak speaker current.
• A “hybrid” integrated amplifier uses vacuum tubes in the preamp section and solid state transistors in the output section.
• The Bada DC-225 has an attractive jet black finish, soft start, mute, 4 inputs, line out , dual lug speaker jacks.
• The Bada DC-222, on which the DC-225 is based, has an outstanding repair record:
Less than 2% of the units needing repair after 7 years.
• 3 of the panel members have purchased the Bada DC-225 to run Magnepan and full range Focal speakers.
• The Bada DC-225 is a dual transformer hybrid amp capable of 95 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 190 watts into 4 ohms.
* The Bada DC-225 runs Class "A" mode with quiescent current increased to just over 1/2 of the peak speaker current.
• A “hybrid” integrated amplifier uses vacuum tubes in the preamp section and solid state transistors in the output section.
• The Bada DC-225 has an attractive jet black finish, soft start, mute, 4 inputs, line out , dual lug speaker jacks.
• The Bada DC-222, on which the DC-225 is based, has an outstanding repair record:
Less than 2% of the units needing repair after 7 years.
• 3 of the panel members have purchased the Bada DC-225 to run Magnepan and full range Focal speakers.
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Bass: Bold, dynamic bass with energy and power. Mids: The tube preamp effortlessly passes through the Toshiba power transistors
that add very little to the sound. In other words, there is no solid state glass on the sound in this area. Highs: Clean and articulate
with no brassy hang over. Dynamics: Skilled at articulating dynamics in front of a dead silent background. This was especially
revealing around planar speakers. Air around instruments: You are not going to get vacuum tube air around instruments. Look for
pin point accuracy in the soundstage in lieu of this. Body and Weight: Actors (vocalists and instruments) had body and weight
although this was slightly above average. Warm/Cold: Slightly warm presentation where the amp aims for accuracy over a warm
presentation. Imaging / Sound Stage: Superb and ironically slightly laid back – surprising - since the amp is not that warm when
compared to tube amps or other tube preamps. Resolution / Detail: Strong ability to resolve and render. Value: The value comes
into to play when you consider the dual transformers and the doubling of output power into 4 ohms.
that add very little to the sound. In other words, there is no solid state glass on the sound in this area. Highs: Clean and articulate
with no brassy hang over. Dynamics: Skilled at articulating dynamics in front of a dead silent background. This was especially
revealing around planar speakers. Air around instruments: You are not going to get vacuum tube air around instruments. Look for
pin point accuracy in the soundstage in lieu of this. Body and Weight: Actors (vocalists and instruments) had body and weight
although this was slightly above average. Warm/Cold: Slightly warm presentation where the amp aims for accuracy over a warm
presentation. Imaging / Sound Stage: Superb and ironically slightly laid back – surprising - since the amp is not that warm when
compared to tube amps or other tube preamps. Resolution / Detail: Strong ability to resolve and render. Value: The value comes
into to play when you consider the dual transformers and the doubling of output power into 4 ohms.
Bada
DC-225
DC-225
Maximum output power 95W+95W (8 @Ohms)
190W+190W (4 @ ohms)
20Hz~20kHz (+1.5dB)
<0.5% (1kHz 10W)
> 85dB
~110V 60Hz
350W
Uses 4 12AU7 Tubes in Preamp Section
5 inputs
Plated universal binding posts
17 X 13 X 5
190W+190W (4 @ ohms)
20Hz~20kHz (+1.5dB)
<0.5% (1kHz 10W)
> 85dB
~110V 60Hz
350W
Uses 4 12AU7 Tubes in Preamp Section
5 inputs
Plated universal binding posts
17 X 13 X 5
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The Bada DC-225 can be used to give a tube like sound to difficult to drive speakers. Speakers that performed well were:
Magneplanars, Quads, Martin Logans, Von Schweikerts, Soundlabs, Monitor Audio Platinum, B& W Matrix 801s, Definitive
Technology Mythos, Vandersteens and Triangles.
Magneplanars, Quads, Martin Logans, Von Schweikerts, Soundlabs, Monitor Audio Platinum, B& W Matrix 801s, Definitive
Technology Mythos, Vandersteens and Triangles.
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30 Day Money Back:
The Bada DC-225 has a
special 30 day money back
guarantee.
special 30 day money back
guarantee.
The DC-225 runs in Class "A" mode to give the sound stage warmth with the dynamics and damping of solid state.
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