Integrated amplifiers — Audia Flight FLS9

The FLS9 is an integrated amplifier with phono stage and built-in DAC from Audia Flight, sharing the FLS 10's exceptional bandwidth and gain with the addition of vinyl playback. The FLS9 brings Audia Flight's meticulous engineering to a complete, feature-rich integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided. Input impedance is 47,000 ohms on both connections, matching the FLS 10. Output power is 150W into 8 ohms, rising to 290W into 4 ohms - somewhat less than the FLS 10's 200W/380W. Gain is 90dBu, matching the FLS 10. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 0.3Hz to 500,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the FLS 10. Signal-to-noise ratio is a strong 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.05%. Damping factor exceeds 500 - somewhat less than the FLS 10's over-650. At 450 x 150 x 440mm and 25kg, the FLS9 maintains a considerably more compact, lighter chassis than the FLS 10.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally transparent amplification reflecting the exceptionally wide 0.3Hz-500kHz bandwidth, with the built-in phono stage covering vinyl directly alongside the built-in DAC covering digital sources.

Pairing

The built-in phono stage and DAC cover both analogue vinyl and digital sources directly without needing separate outboard devices.

Alternatives

Audia Flight's own FLS 10 offers a somewhat more powerful phono-free alternative within the same broader catalogue.