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Bel Canto e.One C5i in fantastic condition with remote and power cable!
Known for its sleek, compact, half-width chassis, this all-in-one powerhouse serves as a highly efficient media center that eliminates audio rack clutter without compromising on audiophile performance.
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Power Output: 60W per channel into 8 ohms / 120W per channel into 4 ohms
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Amplifier Architecture: Cool-running, energy-efficient Class-D ICEpower® technology
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Digital Section: Built-in 24-bit DAC powered by a Wolfson WM8740 chip and Master Reference Ultra-Clock™
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Digital Inputs: 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF (24/192), 2 x TOSLINK Optical (24/192), and 1 x USB (24/96)
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Analog Inputs: 1 x Line-level RCA (with Home Theater Bypass) and 1 x dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) Phono input
• Outputs: 1 x RCA Preamp out, high-quality front-panel 1/4" headphone jack, and heavy-duty speaker binding posts
Regarded highly for its incredibly clean, transparent, and rhythmically engaging sound signature. It is widely celebrated for its sweet, relaxed tonal balance and superb bass control that punches well above its compact weight class.
What makes the C5i a standout is Bel Canto’s uncompromising approach to signal purity. Rather than using standard preamplifier stages and analog volume pots that degrade over time, the C5i passes all inputs—including vinyl—through its ultra-precise 24-bit digital volume control directly to the amplifier stage. Housed in a heavy-duty, resonance-defeating steel chassis with a thick sculpted faceplate, it is a masterclass in American hi-fi engineering that delivers true separate-component performance from a single elegant box.
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This is a strong deal at A$990: it sits below the recent comparable median of A$1,020 and even under the 25th percentile of A$1,005. For a clearly identified C5i, that is bargain territory rather than merely a fair ask.
The appeal is its unusually complete, compact package: a capable 60-watt-per-channel Class D amplifier, 24/192 DAC, MM phono stage, USB and multiple optical/coaxial inputs, plus headphone and preamp outputs. It is a particularly sensible choice for a digital-heavy, desktop, apartment or second-system setup, with a clean-running, detailed and relaxed presentation. Because the condition is unspecified, confirm the remote, display, inputs, speaker terminals and phono stage operate properly, but at A$990 there is enough value to justify a prompt inspection.
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Bel Canto Design traces its roots to Minneapolis, USA, where founder John Stronczer established the company over 25 years ago, driven by his deep expertise in audio electronics and a passion for recreating the immediacy of live music. From its inception, the brand has prioritized compact, high-quality components crafted with the finest materials, evolving from early digital-to-analog innovations to today's feature-rich lineup that pushes performance boundaries.
The company specializes in high-performance amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), with standout series like the efficient e.One range and flagship Black products that blend advanced digital processing, refined analog circuits, and powerful, low-heat amplification. Their focus remains on the digital-to-analog control center, delivering seamless playback from CDs, high-resolution files, and vinyl, all in elegantly simple, space-saving designs made in the USA.
Bel Canto holds a respected position in the high-end hi-fi market as a pioneer of efficient, musically engaging electronics, earning consistent acclaim for exceptional transparency, dynamics, spacious imaging, and a lifelike "live" quality. Discerning audiophiles value its balance of cutting-edge technology, long-term reliability, and intuitive operation, cementing a loyal global following among those seeking boundary-redefining audio without excess.
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