SYNTHESIS ROMA 96 DC

The Synthesis ROMA96DC represents an object of beauty and design born from a careful combination of natural and technological materials, a product that goes beyond mere function to become something to appreciate and cherish. This 25-watt class A integrated stereo amplifier embodies the spirit of Made in Italy, blending technological innovation with user-friendly simplicity. Its shapes, materials, and finishes harmoniously merge to offer not only a high-level sound experience but also an aesthetic enrichment and improved quality of life.

The sound delivered by the ROMA96DC is full, airy, dynamic, and lively, with engaging musicality that impresses with the purity of human voices and the precision of instruments. Resolution and transparency exceed what one would expect from an amplifier in this category. On the digital connectivity front, the amplifier features USB type “B” inputs compatible with DSD signals up to 5.6 MHz, optical and S/PDIF inputs, and 32-bit resolution that ensures detailed sound reproduction and a wide, well-defined soundstage. The integrated phono section combines sound quality and unique features, an aspect the company prioritizes over including a built-in DAC.

Aesthetically, the ROMA96DC recalls Synthesis’s characteristic wood finishes, with a lacquered front panel that, due to its size and position, is more effective when rotated 90 degrees, allowing comfortable enjoyment from the sofa. Although safety regulations require protective grills over the tubes, these represent a necessary compromise that does not diminish the design’s appeal. The front panel includes a motorized volume knob controllable via remote control, a power button, and a source selection button, indicated by a blue LED.

Technically, the amplifier is a push-pull pentode configuration using EL34 tubes, capable of delivering 25 watts in pure class A. The choice to use an op-amp in the phono section is an intelligent solution to contain costs and size without compromising sound quality, as confirmed by the positive listening experience shared by the designer Luigi Lorenzon himself.

The ROMA96DC unites valve tradition with elegant and refined Italian design, offering a musical, detailed, and engaging sound, perfect for those seeking a compact yet powerful amplifier capable of enriching everyday listening with warmth and precision.

Technical specifications:

• Power stage (1 channel): 2 x EL34/6CA7
• Input stage (1 channel): 1 x OPAMP JRC4580
• Driver stage (1 channel): 1 x ECC82/12AU7
• Input impedance: 50 kOhm
• Input sensitivity: 350 mV for rated power
• Output impedance: 4-8 Ohm
• Configuration: Push-Pull pentode
• Power output: 25 W RMS @ 6 Ohm (1 channel, THD < 1%)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
• Distortion: 1% @ 1 kHz (max power)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: > 90 dB, A-weighted
• Inputs: 3 line (Roma 96DC); 2 line + 1 phono MM (Roma 96DC+)
• Digital inputs (96DC+): 1 USB type “B” (Windows/Mac/iOS/Android); 1 Toslink optical; 1 coaxial S/PDIF
• D/A converter: AK4495SEQ; 32 bit 768 kHz
• Max resolution (96DC+): 24 bit 192 kHz (optical and coaxial); 32 bit 384 kHz (USB); DSD up to 5.6 MHz (USB)
• PC requirements (96DC+): 1 GHz processor; 512 MB RAM; USB 2.0 port
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 260 x 420 x 210 mm
• Weight: 18 kg