Years of Proven Quality

It all started in 1988... the launch of SA-040 integrated amplifier.

"It is an auspicious debut." Gramophone magazine - Oct '88

Legacy Products

1988

"a standard significantly ahead of the norm and can be confidently recommended."

RECOMENDED - Gramophone magzine Oct '88

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SA-040

The SA-040 integrated amplifier was the first product launched by the company. A power delivery of 45W/channel with Bi-polar transistors output stage operating in Class A/B mode. The SRP was £359.

"This is a promising start for Orell, confirming the basic quality of the design groundwork in circuitry and component choice."

RECOMENDED - Hi-Fi Choice March '88

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SA-040 leaflet

1989

SA-040SE

The SA-040 'Special Edition' superseded the original SA-040 integrated amplifier.

The 'SE' version saw various circuit enhancement and a cosmetic upgrade.

The SRP was £399.

"The Orell SA-040SE emerged as one of the

best amplifiers in the group."

Sound Quality

WHAT HI-FI? - Nov '89

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1991

A new visual design was introduced featuring a curved front panel and inset rotary knobs. The product range consisted of amplifiers, CD players and a DAC/Transport combo.

Integrated Amplifiers: SA-010, SA-020 & SA-050

Digital: CD-480, CD-160, CD-260, DA-180 & CD-10T

Preamplifiers: SC-101 & SC-200

Power Amplifiers: SP-101, SP-150 & SP-200

Loudspeakers: Orator

There were some models that followed with a v2 i.e. CD-160.2.
Further information to be posted, including reviews.

1995

A curated collection of products was introduced with the prime objective to deliver a "truly exceptional value for money". These attractively priced components were a runaway success for Orelle.

SA-100 & SA-100Rx integrated amplifiers

The SA-100: 50W/Ch. with a 250VA toroidal transformer featuring Lateral Power Mosfets in its output stage and Direct Coupled (DC) input stage to deliver a dynamic and engaging sound.

The SRP was £399

The SA-100Rx: Improvements included; 75W/Ch. with a 300VA toroidal transformer and a Remote Control - Alps 27mm motorised pot.

The SRP was £499.

"To get better than this you'll have to fork out more, probably quite a lot more"......One of the best at the price." HI-FI World - July '96

"The combination of sophisticated, high-end sound with good attention to fine detail and excellent bass make this Orelle SA-100 the one to beat." HI-FI Choice - May '96

"...the SA-100 will deliver a sound that's direct attention-grabbing and detailed." WHAT HIFI? - March '95

CD-100 CD player

The CD-100 core was the Philips laser mech and TDA1541'S1' 16-bit DAC.

The SRP was £499

DA-188 Digital to Analogue Converter

This outboard DAC utilised the Analog Devices AD-1865 (18-bit DAC) with Yamaha digital filter for its D/A conversion.

The SRP was £499

CD-100 CD engine

Designed as a versatile upgradable CD player, it featured a Philips laser mech which were mated with various DAC/Analogue output stage combos.

The SRP was from £499.

The Swing
2-way floorstanding loudspeaker
The SRP £1,200

"Don't think of The Swing as a muscle-bound floorstander. Rather, it's one of the best sounding 'miniatures' you've ever heard, and one which conveniently comes with its own built-in stand. Sonically we're definitely in joy division here, with a vim, vigour and expert timing that many larger loudspeakers would envy. Hi-Fi Choice, Nov '99

2002

This fluid, curvaceous design was developed in collaboration with a Danish product design company, resulting in a refined and cohesive aesthetic. The circuit architecture was subsequently enhanced to align seamlessly with the new form.

SA100evo integrated amplifier

80W/Ch. with a 300VA toroidal transformer featuring Sanken SAP series Darlington transistors in the output stage. Direct Coupled (DC) input stage with DC servo control.

The SRP was £1,200

CD100evo CD player

Philips CD10 chipset with VAM1250 mechanism, low-jitter master clock and twin multi-bit DACs with Class 'A' discrete analogue stage made this player a very special machine.

The SRP was £1,500

CA100 Preamplifier

A Direct Coupled, Class 'A' discrete transistor circuitry using balanced split-rail supplies under DC servo control. Every stage of the circuitry is powered by separate regulated supplies.

The SRP was £1,000

SP100 Power amplifier

100W/Ch. with a 400VA toroidal transformer featuring Sanken SAP series Darlington transistors in the output stage and Direct Coupled (DC) input stage with DC servo control.

The SRP was £1,000