Lake People G111 MKII Headphone Amplifier

Lake People G111 MKII Headphone Amplifier

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Lake People G111 MKII version

PHONE AMP G111 is the successor of famous Lake People G100 which can be regarded as the ancestor of the HiFi / Hi-End units from Lake People and Violectric. Phone-Amp G100 was the first item from Lake People which was widely used by professional and private customers. Professionals praised the indestructible construction while private users loved the exceptional sound quality.

PHONE-AMP G100 / G111 includes all major construction details which are still important:

- transistorized amplifiers for unmatched transmission quality
- smooth performing RK 27 Potentiometer for volume control
- oversized power supply with toroidal transformer

Also, PHONE-AMP G100 / G111 defined for the first time or technical guidelines which are still unique in their combination:

LOWEST NOISE
because of low internal gain. Therefore the self-generated noise from the amplifier is not audible.

HIGHEST OUTPUT VOLTAGE
through 60 Volt internal operating voltage. Over 90 % of all headphone amplifiers in the market offer not half that voltage !! Therefore best suited for high impedance headphones.

HIGHEST OUTPUT POWER
because of powerful amplifiers able to deliver much more current a headphone needs. Therefore best suited for low impedance headphones and even magnetostatic cans !!

HIGH DAMPING FACTOR
through lowest output impedance. Therefore best suited for full control even over critical headphones with the guarantee to have flatest possible response.

By the way: the launching of Violectric was due to the marketing success of PHONE-AMP G100 !

PHONE-AMP model G111-B is BLACK finish, and model G111-S is Silver finish.

The Features:

- balanced inputs via gold plated XLR connectors
- unbalanced inputs via gold plated RCA connectors
- PRE-GAIN: gain adaption in five steps
- channel separated circuitry for minimized crosstalk
- discrete amplifier design with 4 transistors per channel (V100 Technology !)
- NF transmission band exceeds 150 kHz (-3 dB)
- High-Grade Potentiometer Alps RK 27 with optimized channel balance and lowest cross talk
- toroidal transformer, large smoothing capacitors
- outputs with relay controlled switch-on delay
- ultra compact rugged aluminum case

Technical Data

	Balanced inputs:	2 x XLR (L / R), gold plated
	Unbalanced inputs:	2 x Cinch (L / R), gold plated with priority
	Impedance:	10K Ohm
	Amplifier Channels:	2 (Stereo)
	Nom. input level:	+ 6 dBu
	Overall Gain:	+8 dB
	... with PRE-GAIN (absolute \| relative):	-4 / +2 / +8 / +14 / +20 dB \| -12 / -6 / 0 / +6 / +12
	Frequency range:	5 Hz – 60 kHz (-0,5 dB) 3 Hz – 150 kHz (-3 dB)
	Dynamic range:	> 129 dB (A-wtd)
	Noise:	< -101 dBu (A-wtd)
	THD+N (1 kHz/2x10 V/100 Ohm = 1W)	-100 dB (A-wtd)
	THD+N (1 kHz/2x4 V/32 Ohm = 0,5W)	-102 dB (A-wtd)
	Crosstalk:	< -110 / -95 dB (@ 1 / 15 kHz)
	Max. output level (both channel driving):	> 18.9 Veff in 600 ohms = 600 mW
		> 16.5 Veff in 300 ohms = 900 mW
		> 13.2 Veff in 100 ohms = 1750 mW
		> 9.2 Veff in 50 ohms = 1700 mW
		> 6.2 Veff in 32 ohms = 1200 mW
		> 3.5 Veff in 16 ohms = 750 mW
	Outputs:	2 x 1/4" phone jacks
	Power supply:	230 / 115 V AC max 10W
	Dimensions:	125 x 47 x 168 mm (W x H x D)
	Case Material:	4mm Aluminium, Black or Silver
	Front/Back:	3mm Aluminium, Black or Silver

Introduction to Lake People

Established in 1986, we have since become your partner for professional audio electronics. Following our motto “tools - not toys”, we achieved highest reputation during the past years amongst our customers. These are private studios, broadcasters and TV companies. Also airports, congress and exhibition centres count on the reliability of our products made in Germany. This all began under the roof of Rosgartenstrasse 13 in the city of Konstanz. Here, three young guys started with the development and manufacture of limiters and noise gates but not too successfully in the beginning. The commercial survival on a very low level was made possible by the production of headphone amplifiers. From 1989 on, the production range was extended to level matching and balancing amplifiers such successfully, that it came essential to move to larger premises.

Since 1991, the new address read: Haidelmoosweg 52. Due to the developement of the first german 20-bit A/D and D/A converters in the beginning nineties, the name Lake People resounded throughout the land. Suddenly, the company was regarded as a high-tech brand, with a highly positive effect on its public reputation. The growing know-how led to many new products in the analog and digital domain during the following years. Although some projects turned out to be flops, most devices met the customers' requirements, with the effect of continuous growth of the company. By the end of the nineties the 140 m² of Haidelmoosweg 52 went cramping.
Again, a move to new premises came necessary. As it was obvious that rental facilities would not meet the demands, we decided to put up our own building. The company site was constructed in 2000 in a new industrial park in Konstanz, Turmstrasse 7a, just a hundred metres from the lake. Also in 2000, Lake People was transformed into a Ltd. company.

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Product Details

Reference 2103a

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EAN13: 7426923821714

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Introduction to Violectric

... is a trademark and product line of Lake People electronic GmbH. Lake People electronic GmbH develops, manufactures and distributes products in the professional range, for broadcast, television, airports, exhibition halls, festival venues, theatres, large-scale installations, private studios and more. In the private sector as well, Lake People products become increasingly popular due to their outstanding quality.
The Violectric trademark and product line is specially intended to supply the Hi-Fi and High-End market with its specific requirements.

Who develops Violectric equipment?

Violectric devices are exclusively developed in Germany by the engineers of Lake People electronic GmbH. In doing so, the team of developers can draw on twenty years of experience and countless products for the pro-audio domain.

Who manufactures Violectric equipment?

Violectric devices are exclusively manufactured in Germany by Lake People electronic GmbH or contractors in the company's vicinity. Lake People - and by association Violectric - put high emphasis on domestic manufacturing. As well, all component suppliers are chosen in order achieve the main part of added value inland.

Introduction to Lake People

Established in 1986, we have since become your partner for professional audio electronics. Following our motto “tools - not toys”, we achieved highest reputation during the past years amongst our customers. These are private studios, broadcasters and TV companies. Also airports, congress and exhibition centres count on the reliability of our products made in Germany. This all began under the roof of Rosgartenstrasse 13 in the city of Konstanz. Here, three young guys started with the development and manufacture of limiters and noise gates but not too successfully in the beginning. The commercial survival on a very low level was made possible by the production of headphone amplifiers. From 1989 on, the production range was extended to level matching and balancing amplifiers such successfully, that it came essential to move to larger premises.

Since 1991, the new address read: Haidelmoosweg 52. Due to the developement of the first german 20-bit A/D and D/A converters in the beginning nineties, the name Lake People resounded throughout the land. Suddenly, the company was regarded as a high-tech brand, with a highly positive effect on its public reputation. The growing know-how led to many new products in the analog and digital domain during the following years. Although some projects turned out to be flops, most devices met the customers' requirements, with the effect of continuous growth of the company. By the end of the nineties the 140 m² of Haidelmoosweg 52 went cramping.
Again, a move to new premises came necessary. As it was obvious that rental facilities would not meet the demands, we decided to put up our own building. The company site was constructed in 2000 in a new industrial park in Konstanz, Turmstrasse 7a, just a hundred metres from the lake. Also in 2000, Lake People was transformed into a Ltd. company.

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Maurizio Moretti

Ormai è da un mese che lo sto usando, mi ritengo pienamente soddisfatto.
Ero alla ricerca di un amplificatore per cuffie da affiancare al Gold Note HP7, volevo qualcosa di semplice e non troppo costoso da collegare direttamente al computer per ascolti veloci o per guardare film senza la necessità di accendere il DAC, oltrettutto mi servivano due configurazioni diverse, una da usare con cuffie aperte e l'altra per le chiuse e non mi piaceva continuare a togliere e mettere jack.
Ho svariate cuffie, ma le preferite del momento sono le Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO da 80ohm e le DT 880 Edition da 250ohm, ammetto che con l'HP7 quest'ultime arrancavano un po', ma comunque il suono mi piaceva, almeno finché non è arrivato il G111.
Veniamo al dunque, una volta aperta la spartana confezione e collegato il piccoletto le 880 hanno preso il volo, palcoscenico più aperto, bassi più precisi, una dinamica incredibile, l'ho provato con altre cuffie e in tutte ho notato un miglioramento, così, da "muletto" il G111 è diventato il principe.
Non fatevi ingannare dalle dimensioni compatte e dal design spartano, questo è un amplificatore che fa quello che deve fare e lo fa veramente bene, quindi lo consiglio vivamente, anche perché ha connessioni bilanciate e sbilanciate commutabili tramite un interrutore sul retro, quindi gli si possono collegare tranquillamente due sorgenti, all'interno sono presenti i jumper per regolare il guadagno ottimale, ma non ho avuto bisogno di usarli, in quanto con i 250ohm non vado oltre metà volume.

Maurizio Moretti