At the heart of the Bantam One is a pair of our tried and tested high resolution digital monoblocks in a dual mono configuration.

The amplifier is built on a heavy weight military spec gold plated PCB using only the best components and manufacturing techniques. When the perfect components are not available, we make them ourselves. By making everything ourselves from scratch we maintain a very tight control over the component and build quality.

New for 2018 we have an improved balanced active' pre amp and a super capacitor based power supply. Click on the links in the bar above to read more about those features.

Power Amp Features:

• 0.005% distortion
• 100W RMS Per channel
• Over 90% Efficiency
• Stable from 3 to 20 ohms.
• Stable with high or low capacitance cables.
• High efficiency. Does not get hot.
• Does not need maintenance
• Automatic self protection
• Dual Mono design for reduced crosstalk

At Temple Audio we endeavour to go over and above the usual standard in parts quality, build quality and design. The Power supply inside the Bantam One is a perfect example of that approach.

When designing the PSU for the Bantam One we didnt stop with the conventional linear power supply. We have developed a state of the art regulator system to provide clean safe regulated power to to power amplifiers.

The regulator stage itself has some important features. Each of the monoblocks has its own PSU output and each output is buffered by a generous number of super capacitors. Positioned exactly where the power is needed, the super capacitors provide an enormous boost to the transient performance of the system and they absorb system noise.
When you first power up the Bantam One it charges up the super capacitors. After this, the super capacitors act like a reservoir of power for the amplifier. Providing huge transient response when needed.

The power supply in the Bantam One delivers the type of noise performance you would expect in a moving coil phono pre amp yet its powerful enough to power speakers at 100W per channel.

Our philosophy has always been transparency above all else. Our end goal is to remove the HiFi system from the equation so all you hear is the music as it was first recorded.

The Bantam One uses a unique 'balanced' pre amp that runs off its own mains transformer. Due to its balanced topology and super capacitor power supply it has incredibly low noise.

This provides an ideal match to the power amplifier which is also balanced. As standard, the new Bantam One accepts 3 line level inputs via RCA which are immediately converted to balanced as they enter the amplifier. We do also offer a version with a balanced input via XLR. With that you can have an audio system that is balanced from your DAC right the way to your speakers.

Being an active Pre Amp its easy to drive by any sound source from solid state to valves, without any loading effects.

Volume control is achieved using a Japanese Alps pot arranged in a special balanced shunt topology. In this configuration, the audio signals pass through high quality fixed resistors and dont actually pass through the volume pot as they would in a conventional preamp.

Pre Amp Features:

• Fully Balanced Active Pre amp
• Easy to drive 100K Input Impedance
• 3 selectable input channels
• Balanced Shunt Volume control
• Signal selection using Japanese Relays

The pre amp output on the rear can feed a separate subwoofer or higher power amp in a Bi Amp configuration. Using the Bantam One to power the treble speakers, where quality is most critical.

Input selection is achieved using Japanese sealed relays with gold plated silver contacts to avoid any possible signal degradation.

The Bantam One features a brushed aluminium enclosure with a distinctive wooden front panel, which we make in house from high grade white oak or black American walnut. With more wood options coming soon.

These high quality woods are traditionally used for fine cabinetry, clockmaking and musical instruments.

Starting from full planks we select parts of the wood with the most attractive and distinctive figure. The wood is then shaped using CNC machine tools. Finishing is achieved by hand with shellac and a natural wax top finish. This traditional wood finish using natural ingredients gives depth to the grain and a healthy shine. It seals the wood from moisture and protects it without looking like an artificial coating as many modern plastic based varnishes do.

The Bantam One logo is emblazoned on a matching badge in the lower corner.

The labeling on the rear is laser engraved. We use laser engraving throughout because it wont rub off or fade over time. In keeping with the rest of the amplifier it should perform as intended for a lifetime if well looked after.