An oversized power supply · A custom proprietary toroidal transformer design with lower magnetic, electrical and thermal loss, yielding an improved power transfer and lower regulation factor, resulting in increased current speed and better dynamics · An extremely short capacitor-free signal path measuring only 11 inches in length · Class A circuit topology · Gain section using a Crystal microprocessor functioning as a "shunt to ground" that doesn't degrade sonic performance regardless of the setting · J-FET input devices and MOSFET output devices · Accurate matching of the very finest high quality electronic components · One single-ended audio input which bypasses the gain stage to accomodate a component, such as home-theater processor, whose own volume control is used instead   ·     Pure copper circuit board tracings with extremely low impedance characteristics · A symmetrical circuit design · Extremely rigid chassis construction to minimize the effects of external vibrations · Improved reliabilty through the elimination of moving parts · Designed to be powered up at all times for optimal performance · Low operating temperature for a longer than normal life expectancy.