Norse X1 Power Amplifier flagship separate from the the DAC

separate from the the DAC

an AAVA volume control behaves the same way at –40 dB as it does at –10 dB

assembled by hand in Switzerland

with an RCA line-level and balanced XLR pre-out option

The conversion side is what differentiates the Compact Player from the Streamer

Norse X1 Power Amplifier flagship separate from the the DACX1 Power Amplifier The X1 Power Amplifier is the heart of the Norse system, delivering unmatched versatility. A rear panel toggle switch lets you effortlessly switch between stereo and mono modes, making it easy to start with a single stereo amplifier and upgrade to a dual mono setup. The X1 also features an adjustable bias toggle with two modes: Normal Bias: Increases Class A operation for a warmer, richer sound with exceptional linearity Low Bias: