{"product_id":"norse-x1-power-amplifier-1","title":"Norse X1 Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eX1 Power Amplifier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe X1 also features an adjustable bias toggle with two modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNormal Bias\u003c\/b\u003e: Increases Class A operation for a warmer, richer sound with exceptional linearity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLow Bias\u003c\/b\u003e: Prioritizes efficiency while maintaining high-quality audio, ideal for extended use or less demanding applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSimpler is better\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eX1 uses a single voltage amplifier stage for the shortest signal path possible. It employs a fully balanced design without ground reference, paired with a high-performance DC servo operating outside the signal path. The input stage features hand-matched, current-loaded JFETs in a foldback cascade arrangement, ensuring linear performance at any output level. Combined with current feedback technology, the X1 delivers fast, stable, and dynamic sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eX1 Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStereo Mode\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e50W per channel @ 8 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e100W per channel @ 4 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMono Mode\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e200W @ 8 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e390W @ 4 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThis robust power output drives a wide range of loudspeakers, from compact bookshelf models to demanding floorstanders, with precision and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose the Norse System?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eThe Norse Audio System combines flexibility, performance, and value. Start with a single X1 Power Amplifier in stereo mode and scale up to a dual-mono configuration using the same X5 Power Supply. This modular design grows with your needs, whether upgrading speakers or experimenting with new setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.6em; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAdjustable bias settings let you tailor the sound signature, while the X5’s robust power delivery ensures dynamic, clear audio. The result is a high-performance system that delivers exceptional clarity, dynamics, and musicality at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"line-height: 1.3; font-size: 1.25em; color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eX1 Power Amplifier\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\" style=\"caret-color: rgb(53, 53, 53); color: rgb(53, 53, 53); font-family: Lato, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Output (Stereo Mode)\u003c\/b\u003e:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50W per channel @ 8 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100W per channel @ 4 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Output (Mono Mode)\u003c\/b\u003e:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200W @ 8 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e390W @ 4 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Distortion\u003c\/b\u003e: Less than 0.01%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSignal-To-Noise Ratio\u003c\/b\u003e: More than 125 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e: 1 Hz to 100 kHz, +0\/-3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBias Modes\u003c\/b\u003e: Low or Normal (adjustable via toggle switch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/b\u003e: Stereo or Mono (selectable via toggle switch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cspan style=\"text-align: start; font-weight: 300; font-style: normal;\"\u003e24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: start; font-weight: 300; font-style: normal;\"\u003e0mm (W) x 67 mm (H) x 248 mm (D)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48607124259035,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1363\/6553\/files\/38702114-353A-45EE-AE5E-844EE4B61FFF.jpg?v=1776387755","url":"https:\/\/almaaudio.com\/products\/norse-x1-power-amplifier-1","provider":"Alma Music and Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}