Solid amplication requires a precision preamplifier for pristine signal integrity, and the Tungsten is the perfect companion.
 
The Tungsten preamplifier is a new addition to Aragon’s luxury audio Elements Collection, an extreme-performance 2-channel listening ecosystem for discerning customers. The Tungsten is packed with a generous array of both analog and digital inputs, supports both analog bypass and an internal DSP engine, boasts powerful and pristine DACs, and has tri-amp capability. The Tungsten preamplifier is housed in a beautiful industrial design which matches perfectly with its companion Aragon amplifiers -- a combination which expresses beauty not only in its visual presentation, but also in its aural reproduction.
 
world-class performance for high resolution audio playback
meticulous attention to signal path integrity
wide range of analog and digital inputs
DSP supports a host of EQ options
ethernet-based control and status monitoring
software upgradeable
solid American engineering and construction
5-year warranty
 
ELECTRICAL
frequency response
20–20kHz ±0.03dB
THD
< .015% (20–20kHz)
SNR
110dB (A-wt)
max output
7V RMS
power consumption
70W (max), <1W (standby)
 
AUDIO
analog inputs
4× gold-plated RCA L/R unbalanced
1× XLR R/L balanced
phono input
1× gold-plated RCA L/R (supports MM cartridges)
digital inputs
2× coax RCA
2× optical
4× HDMI 2.0 with pass-through (1× HDMI output)
analog outputs
2-channel, 3× XLR per channel for future 2 & 3 way crossover functionality via firmware upgrade
operating modes
digital and analog pass-through
 
DSP / DAC
max sample rate
192 kHz
bit depth
24 bits
parametric EQ
5 bands per channel
 
CONTROL
front panel display
5” LCD touch panel
serial
1× DB9, 2-way control, mini USB programming port
ethernet
1× ethernet, web interface + 2-way TCP/IP control
12V trigger & IR
1× 3.5mm IN, 4× 3.5mm OUT, IR remote
charging port
2× USB 5V, 2A
 
PHYSICAL
product dimensions
5.25” × 19” × 15” (13.3cm × 48.3cm × 38.1cm)
30 lbs. (13.6kg)
carton dimensions
12” × 22” × 24” (30.5cm × 55.9cm × 61cm)
38 lbs. (17.2kg)
finish
black satin or clear anodization, laser-etched logo, black chassis