Bel Canto E1X D250 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

Bel Canto E1X D250 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

The Bel Canto E1X D250 is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

The Bel Canto E1X D250 Streaming Integrated Amplifier is a high-performance, all-in-one solution that combines advanced network streaming, a reference-grade HDR-II DAC, and powerful integrated amplification within a single, compact chassis. Designed for serious audiophiles, the E1X D250 delivers exceptional transparency, dynamic control, and musical realism across all digital and analogue sources.

Engineered around Bel Canto’s Advanced Integrated Platform (AIP), the E1X D250 provides low-noise signal handling, precise timing accuracy, and seamless system control, whether you are streaming music, playing vinyl, connecting a CD transport, or listening through headphones.

Please contact us to arrange a personal listening session or to discuss system matching and setup options.

Advanced Integrated Platform (AIP)

The E1X Advanced Integrated Platform draws directly from Bel Canto’s award-winning Black System and is designed to optimise both analogue and digital performance at every stage. Each input follows a carefully engineered signal path that minimises noise and distortion while preserving the fine timing details that give music its sense of realism and scale.

Time-Optimised Signal Processing

Custom time-optimised filters are employed throughout the platform to reduce transient blur and enhance dynamic impact. This ensures that complex musical passages remain clear and expressive, with precise imaging and natural tonal balance.

HDR-II DAC Technology

At the core of the Bel Canto E1X D250 Streaming Integrated Amplifier is the proprietary HDR-II (High Dynamic Resolution II) DAC, capable of delivering a massive 126dB dynamic range with vanishingly low distortion. Volume control is handled within the DAC using 32-bit processing, maintaining full resolution and transparency at all listening levels.

Ultra-Low Jitter Clock Architecture

Bel Canto’s ultra-low phase-noise master clocks operate independently of incoming digital signals, stripping away jitter and timing errors before conversion. This preserves low-level detail and harmonic structure, resulting in sound that is revealing yet smooth and fatigue-free.

High-Resolution Streaming & Digital Inputs

The E1X D250 is fully equipped for modern high-resolution audio systems. Asynchronous Ethernet connectivity enables Roon Ready and DLNA streaming, while USB-A host functionality supports playback from external drives and NAS systems. USB 2.0 audio ensures compatibility with high-resolution PCM and DSD sources, alongside full MQA decoding.

Analogue Inputs & Phono Stage

Analogue sources benefit from the same attention to detail as digital inputs. The built-in MM/MC phono stage is software-controlled, offering precise gain and loading adjustment for a wide range of cartridges, allowing vinyl playback to retain natural warmth and dynamic expression.

Headphone, Subwoofer & Line Outputs

The front-panel headphone output is driven by a dedicated high-dynamic-range DAC and high-current buffer stage, allowing the E1X D250 to function as a high-quality headphone amplifier. A configurable line output with integrated bass management supports seamless subwoofer integration.

Precision DSP & System Control

A powerful internal 64-bit DSP engine provides advanced system tuning without degrading signal quality. Bass equalisation, tilt control, and adjustable filtering allow optimisation for room acoustics, speaker placement, and personal listening preferences.

Bel Canto E1X D250 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Specification:

• Performance (Core Sound Quality)
  • Dynamic Range: 125dB A-weighted
  • THD+N: <0.001% at 1W, 1kHz, 4 ohms
  • IMD (CCIF): <0.001% at 1W, 18.5:19.5kHz 1:1, 4 ohms
• Loudspeaker Output & Power Delivery
  • Maximum Power Output: 250W into 4 ohms, 150W into 8 ohms
  • Minimum Load: 2 ohms
  • Peak Output Current: 18 amperes
  • Frequency Response: –3dB, 0.5Hz–50kHz (all loads)
  • Output Connections: Two pairs of WBT Nextgen binding posts
• Digital Input Capability & Streaming Performance
  • Ethernet (10/100): 24-bit / 384kHz PCM, MQA, DSD64/128
  • USB 2.0 Audio: 24-bit / 192kHz PCM, DSD64 (DoP)
  • AES / SPDIF / TOSLINK: 24-bit / 192kHz PCM
• Analogue Input Quality (Line Level)
  • Maximum Input Level: 2.2Vrms (RCA)
  • Input Impedance: 10k ohms (RCA)
  • THD+N: 0.003% at 1kHz
  • Dynamic Range: 110dB A-weighted (20Hz–20kHz)
• Phono Stage (MM/MC Performance)
  • Input Sensitivity:
    • MM: 2.5mV–5mV
    • MC: 0.25mV–0.5mV
  • Input Load:
    • MM: 47k ohms
    • MC: 50 / 100 / 500 / 1000 ohms
  • RIAA Accuracy: ±0.25dB (50Hz–15kHz)
  • THD+N: <0.01% at 1kHz, A-weighted
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >70dB A-weighted
• Outputs (Line, Subwoofer & Headphone)
  • Line Level Analogue Output: 4.5Vrms with bass management
  • Headphone Output: 4.5Vrms maximum, 32-ohm minimum load
• General Specifications
  • Power Consumption (On): 40W
  • Power Consumption (Off): 0W
  • Operating Voltages: 100–120VAC or 220–240VAC, 50/60Hz
  • Dimensions: 17.75" W × 15.75" D × 3.25" H (451 × 400 × 83mm)
  • Weight: 15 lbs (6.8kg)