Lehmann Audio Drachenfels silver

The Lehmann Audio Drachenfels Argent is a high-end, high-fidelity headphone preamplifier of superior quality. Developed and manufactured in Germany by Lehmann Audio, this preamp offers an intense and immersive music listening experience. Its sophisticated design and use of rigorously selected audiophile components allow it to reproduce every detail of the recording with great precision and remarkable neutrality. Whether you use it with hi-fi headphones or as an audiophile hi-fi preamp, the Lehmann Audio Drachenfels Argent will provide you with exceptional listening pleasure.

Technical Specifications

• Maximum adjustable gain of 12 dB thanks to the ALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer, offering high precision adjustment.
• Ultra-quiet circuit for uncompromising sound reproduction and revelation of every detail in the recording.
• Input impedance of 47 kohm for compatibility with a wide range of audio sources.
• Analog frequency response from 10 Hz to 35 kHz for extended and faithful sound reproduction.
• Weighted analog signal-to-noise ratio greater than 85 dB for clear, distortion-free sound.
• Analog harmonic distortion less than 0.006% for pure and natural sound reproduction.
• Output power of 110 mW into a 330 Ω impedance and 180 mW into a 33 ohm impedance.
• Output impedance of 105 Ω for the Line Out and 5 Ω for the Phones Out.

Design and Connectivity

The Lehmann Audio Drachenfels Argent also stands out for its elegant design and high-quality finishes. The non-magnetic material housings and the anti-resonance treated cover ensure optimal sound reproduction by eliminating magnetic interference and unwanted vibrations. The solid aluminum front panel and volume knob add a touch of sophistication to the preamp’s aesthetics.

In terms of connectivity, the Lehmann Audio Drachenfels Argent offers several options to meet your needs:

• 2 Neutrik headphone outputs (6.35 mm jack) with gold-plated contacts (A and B) for simultaneous use of two hi-fi headphones of the same sensitivity.
• 1 RCA/cinch Line output with gold-plated contacts, disabled when a headphone is plugged into headphone output A.
• 1 RCA/cinch Line input with gold-plated contacts for connection to a CD/SA-CD player, network audio player, or USB DAC.

Technical Specifications

Audio Performance

• Input impedance: 47 kΩ
• Maximum gain: 12 dB
• Frequency response: from 10 Hz (−0.3 dB) to 35 kHz (−1 dB)
• Weighted signal-to-noise ratio: > 85 dB for gain + 0 dB
• Harmonic distortion: < 0.006% for 18 mW / 330 Ω
• Crosstalk: > 80 dB / 10 kHz

Power and Impedance

• Output power:
  • 330 Ω: 110 mW
  • 33 Ω: 180 mW
• Output impedance:
  • Line output: 105 Ω
  • Headphone output: 5 Ω

Physical Characteristics

• Power supply: 100 V - 240 V AC
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 160 × 120 × 43 mm
• Weight: 0.5 kg

Box Contents

• Drachenfels
• Power supply with adapter
• User manual
• Warranty card