Riviera Audio Labs AIC10-BAL Hybrid Class A Headphone/Speaker Amplifier

  

Riviera Audio Laboratories AIC-10 Hybrid Class A Amplifier? Up for sale is a summit-tier Riviera Audio Laboratories AIC-10 hybrid headphone and integrated speaker amplifier in excellent overall condition. Widely regarded by audiophiles as one of the finest headphone drivers ever engineered, the Italian-made AIC-10 delivers 10 Watts per channel of Pure Class A, Zero-Feedback power.

Combining the natural warmth, holographic soundstage, and texture of a triode preamp stage with the speed, control, and punch of a MOSFET/BJT power stage, it effortless drives virtually any headphone on the market-from demanding planar magnetics e. HiFiMan Susvara, Abyss AB-1266 to high-sensitivity dynamic models (Focal, Sennheiser). Cosmetic Condition: Excellent / Near Mint. Carefully housed in a dedicated, smoke-free, pet-free home listening environment.

The chassis, front fascia, volume pot, and rear connectors show minimal to no visible wear. Working Condition: 100% Fully Functional. All inputs, outputs, and switches operate smoothly with a dead-quiet noise floor. Tube Status: Includes the stock JJ Audio 12AU7 / ECC82 tube with low operational hours remaining in excellent health. Hybrid Circuit Design: Vacuum tube voltage amplification stage (Triode) coupled to a solid-state power output section. Multiple Output Modes: Front-panel switchable output gain modes (High/Low Gain Headphone and Loudspeaker output). Inputs: 1x Balanced stereo line input (XLR), 2x Single-ended stereo line inputs (RCA). Outputs: 1x 4-Pin XLR Balanced headphone connector, 1x 1/4 (6.35mm) Single-Ended headphone jack, heavy-duty speaker binding posts. Feel free to send a message with any questions or requests for additional photos!