Power amplifiers stereo — Kora TA480

The TA480 is a stereo power amplifier from Kora, sitting above the TA240 with considerably greater output power and mass. The TA480 represents Kora's more accomplished current statement in power amplifier engineering.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity spans a wide 500-5,000mV depending on gain setting, matching the TA240. Input impedance is 20,000 ohms balanced or 10,000 ohms single-ended, also matching. Output power is a substantial 2 x 200W into 8 ohms, rising to 2 x 360W into 4 ohms - considerably more than the TA240's 120W/200W. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. At 130 x 420 x 420mm and 27kg, the TA480 maintains a somewhat deeper, heavier chassis than the TA240, reflecting its more substantial internal engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, considered amplification character reflecting Kora's broader French engineering philosophy, with the substantial 360W-into-4-ohms output providing greater authority than the TA240.

Pairing

The wide 500-5,000mV input sensitivity range accommodates a broad variety of preamplifier output levels.

Alternatives

Kora's own TA240 offers a more compact, accessible alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.