Power amplifiers mono — Audia Flight FLS8

The FLS8 is a powerful monoblock power amplifier from Audia Flight, characterised by exceptional responsiveness, substantial output power up to 800W into 4 ohms, and an unsurpassed ability to control connected loudspeakers, drawing inspiration from the celebrated Strumento reference series. The FLS8 brings Audia Flight's most storied Italian engineering to a serious, high-current monoblock format.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity is 1,650mV, with input impedance at 7,500 ohms on both balanced and single-ended connections. Output power is a substantial 400W into 8 ohms, rising to 800W into 4 ohms. Gain is 29dBu. Frequency response spans an exceptional 0.3Hz to 600,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is a solid 110dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under 0.05% at 100% global feedback. Damping factor exceeds 200. At 450 x 180 x 440mm and 35kg, the FLS8 represents a serious commitment reflecting Audia Flight's considered Strumento-inspired engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptional responsiveness and loudspeaker control reflecting the exceptional 600kHz upper bandwidth combined with the substantial 800W-into-4-ohms output, with the Strumento-series-inspired engineering delivering the effective control Audia Flight positions as this monoblock's defining characteristic.

Pairing

As a monoblock, two units are needed for a stereo pair, and Audia Flight's own preamplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.

Alternatives

Audia Flight's own broader Strumento-inspired catalogue offers related power-amplifier alternatives within the same considered engineering philosophy.