Integrated amplifiers — JAVA Hi-Fi CARBON SINGLE SHOT

JAVA Hi-Fi's Carbon Single Shot is an integrated design using gallium nitride (GaN FET) output devices, which allow high power in a compact chassis. JAVA Hi-Fi uses this technology across its whole catalogue, a relatively recent approach to power amplification that delivers high output with much less heat and bulk than conventional bipolar or MOSFET output devices. The model belongs to the Carbon range, where the same technology appears at different output levels.

Key specs that matter

Rated output is 200 W per channel into 8 ohms, doubling to 400 W into 4 ohms. Two single-ended analogue inputs are provided. The chassis measures 440 x 415 x 130 mm and weighs 10.5 kg, light for an amplifier of this power.

Engineering and use context

The GaN FET output stage is what keeps size and weight down, and the straightforward input complement suits a simple two-channel system with one or two analogue sources.

Pairing

With power that doubles into 4 ohms, this model is a good match for loudspeakers that present a demanding low-impedance load.

Alternatives

The Carbon Double Shot is the higher-power integrated amplifier in the same JAVA Hi-Fi range.