※Official photos of WATATSUMI will be updated on Monday, April 28.
Product page is available here.
https://briseaudio.com/pages/watatsumi
High-resolution photos can be viewed and downloaded from the link below.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/briseaudio/albums/72177720325441864/with/54472553286/
◆Release Date: April 25, 2025
◆Order Start Date: April 25, 2025
◆Shipping Date: Around mid-June
◆Product Overview
・Pure analog balanced input/output portable amplifier
・Uses pure silver wire with the maximum conductor volume
・Internal high quality sound processing optimized for pure silver wire
・Provides balanced output even for unbalanced input signals
・Input: Balanced/Unbalanced (5-pole 4.4mm / 3-pole 3.5mm)
・Output: Balanced (5-pole 4.4mm)
・Incorporates circuit technologies developed through FUGAKU (BIS2.0, BOS1.5, BPS1.5)
・Compared to TSURANAGI-V2: Maximum output at 16Ω increased approximately threefold to 2000mW+2000mW, THD+N reduced to one-third, and residual noise reduced by half
・Equipped with the high quality sound processing electronic volume IC MUSES72320
・Drives headphones with a low-distortion current feedback amplifier
・Eliminates input/output coupling capacitors by using dual power supplies and a DC servo
・Upgraded from a conventional extruded aluminum chassis to a more robust CNC-machined aluminum structure
・Enhanced tactile feel and texture by incorporating forged carbon and Ultrasuede®
・Approx. 8 hours of continuous playback (may vary depending on usage conditions)
◆Announcement
・Official photos of WATATSUMI will be updated on Monday, April 28. The product page will also be partially updated with new images at the same time.
・The mini-to-mini cable “OROCHI-MINI Ultimate,” designed for connecting players to portable amplifiers, will also be released soon. It was developed using WATATSUMI and the earphone system FUGAKU.
・WATATSUMI will be available for audition together with the OROCHI-MINI Ultimate at the "Fujiya Avic Headphone Festival Spring 2025"
