  We describe the design and show first results of a large solid angle X-ray
emission spectrometer that is optimized for energies between 1.5 keV and 5.5
keV. The spectrometer is based on an array of 11 cylindrically bent Johansson
crystal analyzers arranged in a non-dispersive Rowland circle geometry. The
smallest achievable energy bandwidth is smaller than the core hole lifetime
broadening of the absorption edges in this energy range. Energy scanning is
achieved using an innovative design, maintaining the Rowland circle conditions
for all crystals with only four motor motions. The entire spectrometer is
encased in a high-vacuum chamber that allocates a liquid helium cryostat and
provides sufficient space for in situ cells and operando catalysis reactors.
