Pathos InControl Mk2

The new InControl Mk2 is the natural partner to the stunning and powerful InPower Mk2 power amplifier from Pathos. More versatile, more compact, with a dedicated headphone amplifier and a new design inspired by the InPower Mk2.

The InControl Mk2 hides a fully balanced differential circuit under the hood. Pathos uses the prestigious Tung-Sol ECC803S tubes to ensure pure, well-defined sound with high gain. The Mk2 version is more compact and lighter than the previous InControl: all the Pathos technology used for this preamplifier is contained within the chassis, which harmonizes perfectly with the InPower Mk2.

The VFD display is the same as the one on the InPol Heritage: larger, clearer, with adjustable brightness to suit your preferences. The large aluminum knob allows for precise volume control. The 100 steps provide wide dynamic range, in addition to the natural logarithmic progression of decibels, making the volume control versatile and adaptable.

Technical Specifications

General Characteristics

• Type: Preamplifier, pure class A
• Tubes: 2 × ECC803S Tung-Sol

Audio Performance

• Frequency response: 2 Hz - 200 kHz ± 0.5 dB
• Adjustable gain: 6 dB, 12 dB
• Input impedance: 100 kΩ

Voltage and Power

• Maximum input voltage:
  • Unbalanced: 9 Vrms
  • Balanced: 18 Vrms (9+9)
• Maximum output voltage:
  • Unbalanced: 10 Vrms
  • Balanced: 10+10 Vrms
• Output power:
  • 3.3 W at 16 Ω
  • 2 W at 32 Ω

Connectivity

• Analog inputs:
  • 2 balanced XLR inputs
  • 4 unbalanced RCA inputs
• Analog outputs:
  • 1 balanced XLR output
  • 1 unbalanced RCA output
• Optional digital connectivity (HiDac Mk2 card):
  • 2 USB type B ports
  • 1 coaxial S/PDIF input
  • 1 optical S/PDIF input

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 360 × 155 × 290 mm
• Weight: 18 kg