Heed Obelisk Super Integrated

The Heed Obelisk Super Integrated of today is much more

For more than 30 years we stood faithfully by the original idea, the amplifier topology with output capacitors. It can be one of the most beautifully sounding systems, if implemented with exceptional care. While practically all other manufacturers have abandoned this technology due to its higher cost and requirement of unique knowledge and skills, we have evolved it to a higher level.

The Heed Obelisk Super Integrated offers a more polished, a more immersive, and an effortlessly more impactful presentation. While the little brother highlights the essence of music with astonishing rhythm and instrument proportions, the Super Integrated displays the delicacy of the musical expression with a deeper focus on details.

There are many technical differences between the two amplifiers. A more powerful transformer is used, along with double amount of filtering and output capacitors, different power darlingtons and driver transistors, different auxiliary circuits, and all the time constants and biasing settings that are part of the Transcap tuning are changed for the Super Integrated. The two amplifiers have been meticulously tuned to reach perfection in their own world.

We have changed the ‘traditional Obelisk tuning’ for both models. The Super Integrated now pushes the boundaries of the category from above, offering much more than any previous incarnations.

During this evolution the design of the original Obelisk started to look quite different. It became something unique, and we named it Transcap. It is a collection of ideas, circuits, implementation methods, proportions, and most importantly, a sound signature that altogether contribute to the trademark sound of these amplifiers.

We religiously protect the heritage of the old Obelisks, the rendition of captivating and immersive music. The Obelisk Integrated is true to this tradition, elevating the core virtues to the next level, while extending the functionalities even more.

SKILLFULLY HANDCRAFTED

The Obelisk Super Integrated has 4x 10.000 uF filtering and 2x 10.000 uF output capacitors, paired with a custom audio-grade 250 VA transformer. We selected the extra-long life high performance Kemet ALC70 capacitor series for this amplifier. The current delivery and filtering options adjusted to be balanced and with fast transient response and enriched lower frequencies, as well as delicate and spacious atmosphere.