Posts with tag "power amplifier"

The high-end audio manufacturer Audio Group Denmark has unveiled the reference-class Aavik M-880 monophonic power amplifier, designed and hand-assembled in Denmark. The amplifier was created to meet the demands of modern loudspeaker systems and occupies the top position in Aavik’s current power amplification lineup. The premiere took place at Audio Group Denmark’s headquarters in Aalborg. The amplifier was demonstrated with the one-million-euro Børresen M8 Gold Signature loudspeakers, which we covered earlier.

Italian high-end audio manufacturer Riviera Audio Laboratories has presented a new generation of its flagship preamplifier and monoblock power amplifier models. The APL01SE preamplifier and AFM100SE monoblocks in Special Edition form are currently Riviera Audio’s top-tier models.

American tube amplifier manufacturer VTL (Vacuum Tube Logic) has unveiled the VTL Lohengrin Reference Monoblock monoblock power amplifier. This is a very large and heavy unit capable of delivering 400 watts of output power – something you don’t often see in tube designs. The new model supports multiple operating modes for the output stage tubes and allows the sound to be fine-tuned.

Audiophile brand Roksan has expanded its Caspian Series 4G line by introducing the Roksan Caspian Streaming preamplifier with network streaming functionality and the Roksan Caspian stereo power amplifier. The new models complement the two Caspian 4G integrated amplifiers released in 2024.

Japanese audio brand Marantz is expanding its lineup of reference-class home-theater electronics with the introduction of the 11.4-channel Marantz AV 30 AV processor and the six-channel Marantz AMP 30 power amplifier. Like the previously introduced pairs Marantz AV 10 and AMP 10, as well as Marantz AV 20 and AMP 20, the new AV processor and multichannel amplifier are, according to the manufacturer, “designed in an exceptionally uncompromising way and offer maximum flexibility in use.” Both AV components integrate seamlessly with other Marantz products and therefore suit a very wide range of theater system configurations, use cases, and performance requirements.

The American company Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems has unveiled the new Dan D'Agostino Momentum Z mono power amplifier, released to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Arizona-based brand. The new model is capable of delivering 500 W into 8 ohms and operates in a fully analogue mode – all digital control and monitoring circuits are excluded from the signal path.

British audio company Rega Research introduced the Mercury preamplifier and Solis power amplifier at Munich's High End show - back in 2024. Now, at last, these newcomers are available.

In our new editorial selection, we compile a rating of the newest and most impressive stereo power amplifiers. A component system in which preamplification and power amplification are separated is traditionally considered an axiom of high-quality audio. And in order not to drown in a sea of new products, we offer you this expert list of the best power amplifiers.

The Danish company Gryphon Audio is releasing the fifth generation of the iconic Antileon power amplifier – Antileon Revelation. The announcement was prepared for two anniversaries of the company - the 30th anniversary of the Antileon amplifier line and the 40th anniversary of the Gryphon company itself.

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories has introduced the TAD-M2500TX stereo power amplifier – the device sports a completely rethought circuit design, uses upgraded power transformers and a redesigned machined aluminum chassis (machined from a 90 kg solid block of aluminum).

Soulnote M-3X is a new monoblock power amplifier from a famous Japanese company. The model will replace the Soulnote M-3 amplifier and will offer twice as much current (a 1,600 VA power transformer is used), which will provide significantly better control of the acoustics.

The tube stereo power amplifier Pearl Acoustics 170 SE should go on sale only at the end of 2025 – but the veil of secrecy over the device has already been lifted. We are waiting for a dual mono, single ended design power amp with 0 dB global feedback. The device is based on the inexpensive PSVANE "Horizon" KT150 tubes – which delivers excellent holography, as well as good bass and detail without a significant loss in output power.

A component system is the alpha and omega of a High-End system, and a stereo power amplifier is its heart. It is the power amp that is responsible for revealing the talents of the acoustic systems, controls the speakers and forms the foundation of the system's sound signature. Our new selection contains eight of the latest exceptionally powerful extra-class amplifiers - from High-End devices to the stunning Ultra High-End echelon. So, how to choose an amplifier that can handle any speakers is a solved problem.

Serbian company Dayens has released an ascetic stereo power amplifier Dayens Ecstasy IV Slim – the model uses output stages on two pairs of Japanese transistors and provides (despite the compact slim case) 110 W per channel when working on loudspeakers with an impedance of 8 Ohms (2 x 160 W at 4 Ohms).

The current feedback amplification topology and powerful power supply of the new Accuphase A-48S amplifier provides a large reserve and stable output in pure Class A. For a load with an impedance of 8 ohms, 50 watts are available, and halving the load impedance doubles the output power. With a short-term drop in load impedance to 1 ohm, the amplifier is capable of delivering a power of 400 watts.

Burson Audio has introduced the Timekeeper Voyager mono power amplifiers, operating in Class AB and delivering up to 200 watts per channel into a 4 Ohm load. The Timekeeper series of amplifiers has been in development at Burson Audio for over fifteen years. The latest Voyager model is designed to operate at high idle current, allowing the transistors to operate in their most linear range, thereby minimizing distortion. Despite consuming over 100 Watts in standby mode, the Voyager achieves Class AB performance in a compact design, rivaling much larger amplifiers.

American company Audio Research has announced the start of sales of the flagship Reference 330M monophonic tube power amplifier, which was first announced last year. Audio Research Reference 330M is an amplifier that combines a new design and new components with the best solutions implemented in other amplifiers of the company. The creation of the device took a long period of development and as a result, the device was released, capable of developing up to 330 Watts of power.

TEAC has introduced the compact TEAC AP-507 two-channel power amplifier, which implements the latest Hypex NCOREx Class D technology. Compared to its predecessor AP-505, the TEAC AP-507 is equipped with an updated amplifier module with higher output power and low distortion. In addition, the TEAC AP-507 amplifier supports bridge mode for use as a powerful monoblock.

The American manufacturer of High-End audio equipment, Boulder, has introduced a new stereo power amplifier, the Boulder 1162. The model offers 2 x 300 watts of power into 8 ohm speakers and a staggering 2 x 900 watts into 4 ohm load.

Pro-Ject has introduced a compact stereo power amplifier Pro-Ject Amp Box RS2. A distinctive feature of the new product is the use of a pair of vacuum tubes and the ability to switch the model to a bridged mode.