The ELAC Alchemy DPA-2 is a study in balance—powerful enough to drive demanding speakers, yet refined enough to reveal the smallest musical detail. Designed by Peter Madnick, it blends a fully discrete FET input stage with a Class D output section, giving you the warmth and depth of analog with the speed and efficiency of modern engineering.
In stereo mode it delivers 210 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with the ability to push a staggering 625 watts when bridged to mono. This authority comes without bulk—the DPA-2 runs cool, quiet, and slim, sliding effortlessly into any rack.
What truly sets it apart is its presentation: wide frequency response, vanishingly low distortion, and a noise floor so quiet it disappears. The result is effortless dynamics, holographic imaging, and a sound that feels startlingly alive. For the listener who demands both muscle and musicality, the Alchemy DPA-2 is an amplifier that refuses to compromise.
ELAC Alchemy Series DPA-2 Power Amplifier
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The ELAC Alchemy DPA-2 is a study in balance—powerful enough to drive demanding speakers, yet refined enough to reveal the smallest musical detail. Designed by Peter Madnick, it blends a fully discrete FET input stage with a Class D output section, giving you the warmth and depth of analog with the speed and efficiency of modern engineering.
In stereo mode it delivers 210 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with the ability to push a staggering 625 watts when bridged to mono. This authority comes without bulk—the DPA-2 runs cool, quiet, and slim, sliding effortlessly into any rack.
What truly sets it apart is its presentation: wide frequency response, vanishingly low distortion, and a noise floor so quiet it disappears. The result is effortless dynamics, holographic imaging, and a sound that feels startlingly alive. For the listener who demands both muscle and musicality, the Alchemy DPA-2 is an amplifier that refuses to compromise.
FEATURES
High-power performance with up to 625 watts bridged mono
Fully discrete FET input stage for pure, detailed sound
High-current Class D output stage for efficiency and control
Ultra-wide frequency response from 5 Hz to 20 kHz
Exceptionally low distortion at just 0.003% THD+N
Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs for flexible system matching
Switchable high/low gain for compatibility with a wide range of preamps
12V trigger in/out for seamless integration with other components
Slim 2" rack-friendly chassis with lightweight 14 lb design
Front-panel LCD output display (can be switched off)
Runs cool and quiet with fanless operation
Robust toroidal transformer and low-noise switching supply for clean, stable powe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Stereo Power Output: 210 W per channel (8 Ω)
Stereo Power Output: 325 W per channel (4 Ω)
Bridged Mono Power Output: 625 W (8 Ω)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): 0.003% (1 W, 8 Ω)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 94 dB (1 kHz ref)
Input Types: Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA
Input Impedance: 19 kΩ (XLR), 12 kΩ (RCA)
Gain Control: High/Low switch for system matching
12V Trigger: In/Out for system integration
Input Stage: Fully discrete FET, DC-coupled
Output Stage: High-current Class D / PWM
Power Supply: Toroidal transformer (analog) + switching supply (output)
Chassis Height: 2" rack size (slim profile)
Weight: 14 lb (6.35 kg)
Front Panel: LCD bar-graph output display (switchable off)