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The Quicksilver KT Mono amplifiers are designed to fit the amplification needs of audiophiles with high or low efficiency speakers, while remaining neutral, quiet, dynamic, musical, yet very affordable. Quicksilver Audio has been building tube amplifiers, and only tube amplifiers, for over 40 years. The New KT Mono amp retains the high damping factor and low distortion of the (now discontinued) Horn Mono amp, but with enough power to handle inefficient and difficult-to-drive speakers. The amplifier accepts KT66, KT77, KT88, KT120, KT150, and KT170 power tubes. When ordered with KT 150 tubes, 100 watts are produced. It also exhibits low distortion all the way up to full power, and while at reduced power, it offers the efficiency and delicacy of a low- power amplifier. The Quicksilver KT Mono amplifiers are for those wanting a high-power tube amplifier that only utilizes two output tubes (KT88 or KT 150 tubes are a couple of options), which can be used for low or high-efficiency speakers. The amplifiers are very low-noise designs, so they will work with a large diversity of speakers. The KT Mono tube amplifier was designed for neutrality and transparency. For those shunning tubes for the overly warm and soft presentation, the KT Mono attempts not to abandon the tube heritage and provide the organic sound of tubes, yet tries to balance that with the neutral, “live music” sound many audiophiles and music lovers crave. Quicksilver Audio KT Monoblock Tube Amplifier Specifications Power Output: 80 wpc into 4 or 8 ohms (KT88 tubes), 100 wpc into 4 or 8 ohms (KT 150 tubes) Input Sensitivity: 1.2 volts Power Bandwidth: 14 Hz to 70 kHz Input Impedance: 100 Kohm Damping Factor: 20 IM Distortion: less than 0.5% at 80 watts Dimensions: 6′′H, 14.5′′L, 9.25′′W Net Weight: 40 lbs. each Product Name: Quicksilver Audio KT Mono Amplifier Product Type: Hand-wired Tube Monoblock power amplifier that can use either KT88, KT77, KT150, or KT170 output tubes. MSRP: $3995.00/pair with KT88 tubes or $4675.00/pair with KT 150 tubes Website: https://quicksilveraudio.com/ Company: Quicksilver Audio I did a past article, “Quicksilver Audio…The First 40+ Years….”. In the September 6, 2023, Editorial/OPED section featuring some tube-based companies of the past 30 years, including Quicksilver Audio, as they represent a shrinking segment of audio manufacturers. Companies owned by a single, small-business owner are very rare now. Formal reviews of Quicksilver Audio equipment are even more rare as Quicksilver Audio does not loan equipment out for review, and rarely attends Audio Shows, or displays products to be offered. To have review equipment, reviewers must buy the equipment and hope it works well with their other equipment. We shall find that out with my system as a “Full Review” of the Quicksilver KT Mono Amplifiers will be coming soon, with measurements, courtesy of John Johnson. John will run the amplifiers through “Audio Boot Camp” and give them a real workout. Let us be clear, John Johnson has been known to “Blow a Fuse” (The amplifiers fuse, or two) during the testing as he pushes them to full power, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. These tests will not be a marketing- friendly test of a mere 1 watt at 1 kHz; these tests will push the amps to the edge. Making good distortion numbers at 1 watt and 1 kHz is easy, but what about at full power and full frequency response? Stay tuned and see if the amplifiers survive their tests, or if they “tap out” early, well below their claimed power output. This will be a tube amplifier “Ironman” test. The post Quicksilver Audio KT Monoblock Tube Amplifier Preview appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.

Built on the same platform as its bigger sibling, the Nu-Vista 800.2, the slightly paired down Nu-Vista 600.2 offers a Class A tube stage consisting of highly famed Nuvistor tubes. The Nuvistor tubes were mass produced in the late 50s and early 60s and are known for their robustness and low noise and distortion. They were used in many applications due to their small size and durability. This Musical Fidelity integrated amplifier is analog only, which fits into the company’s philosophy that the best sound in audio is analog, and the best analog reproduction is with Class A amplification. The Nu-Visa 600.2 boasts 200 watts per channel at 8 Ohms, it’s designed to give the performance of its bigger sibling, while being more suitable for smaller rooms. The Nu-Vista 600.2 has the same casework as the 800.2 which is massively built. It is heavy with solid metal face plate and heat-sinks. It lacks a few more watts per channel and shaves off a few pounds, but it is still a beast at almost 80 pounds. I needed help getting it up 19 steps to my media room (thanks, wife). It exudes luxury in both looks and feel. The front panel display can show input source and volume, or be used to display live time VU meters that can be clearly seen from across the room. I live in an almost entirely digital world, but I was able to use the high-performance DACs in my Onkyo to feed the Nu-Vista 600.2 a clean analog signal from my streamer. The better your DAC, the better your analog output and the better the analog feed to the 600.2 will be. In my early impressions so far, I don’t wax into hyperbole often, but the difference in sound coming from my GoldenEar T66s has never been this good. Incredible sense of space between instruments and vocals, 3D soundstage, dynamics… it was all there. I literally got up a few times to make sure my surround speakers were not on by mistake, that is how 3D the sound was! Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600.2 Integrated Stereo Amplifier Specifications Power Output: 160W into 8 ohms, 300W into 4 ohms, 500W peaks into 2 ohms Frequency Response: + 0, –0.1dB, 10Hz to 30 kHz THD+N: 107dB ‘A’-weighted Input impedance: 100 k Ohms Dimensions (WxHxD): 483 x 187 x 510 mm Weight: 36 kg net / 44.3 kg boxed Product Name: Nu-Vista 600.2 Integrated Stereo Amplifier Product Type: Integrated Class A Amplifier MSRP: $9,999 Website: Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600.2 Company: Musical Fidelity I am excited to get into my media room and listen to music as soon as I am done with this preview! The early auditioning of the Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600.2 has already surprised me in regard to how well my T66s can sound. I really wasn’t expecting a vast change in the sonic soundscape, so color me surprised. My full review will be forthcoming in the next few weeks. I had never heard of Nuvistor tubes before and if you would like an interesting read on them, I provide this link: Nuvistor tubes The post Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 600.2 Integrated Stereo Amplifier Preview appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.

May 19, 2025 – Lyngdorf Audio launches the latest addition to the company’s streaming amplifier range, the Lyngdorf TDAI-2210. It marks the middle of three TDAI models and features a new color touchscreen, the company’s unique digital amplification, and the renown RoomPerfect room calibration. Lyngdorf Audio’s newest streaming amplifier The TDAI-2210 is the newest integrated streaming amplifier by the company. With various digital inputs including USB-C, HDMI 2.1, analog inputs, optional modular upgrades, an integrated music streaming player and the unique RoomPerfectTM calibration, the TDAI-2210 is ready for any kind of audio system. The amplifier delivers 2 x 210 watts @ 4 Ohms to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers effortlessly. New color touchscreen with smooth glass surface The touchscreen and user interface makes it easier than ever to control a Lyngdorf amplifier. It guides first-time setup, helps to explore all features, allows customization, and makes music streaming more convenient. Lyngdorf engineers took particular care to select the screen: a silky-smooth real glass surface for the best fingertip feel, less visible fingerprints, and a vivid picture. Digital amplifier technology and best-in-class volume control TDAI stands for True Digital Amplifier Integrated. The amplification is 100% digital, with no analog conversion right until the speaker outputs. The digital signal powers the speakers directly, while the volume wheel adjusts the gain in the output stage. This unique Lyngdorf solution eliminates several analog components and signal paths, which are a source of noise, hiss, crosstalk, and distortion. It ensures the best sound quality at all volume levels and the most uncolored sound. Better sound at home with RoomPerfect RoomPerfect is one of the most sophisticated solutions for adapting speakers to the room. The calibration addresses room acoustic issues like exaggerated bass, lack of bass, uneven bass, diffuse imaging and sound staging. RoomPerfect addresses these issues in the digital domain and allows speakers to perform at their best, without linearizing the sound. It is also very easy to use with the Lyngdorf app – no computer, software, or calibration knowledge required. Designed, assembled and 24h-tested at Lyngdorf Audio, Denmark The TDAI-2210 will be assembled to the highest quality standards at Lyngdorf Audio in Denmark. Each unit must pass a 24-hour test with all inputs and outputs used, and both amp channels driven under load, measured to meet all specifications. This ensures highest performance, quality, and reliability. The TDAI-2210 worldwide launch is at the HIGH END 2025, May 15-18. Production will start in the coming months at Lyngdorf Audio in Skive, Denmark, with the first products available in September 2025. The post Lyngdorf Audio launches new digital streaming amplifier TDAI-2210 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.

$74,975 (optional mm/mc phono card $11,975) With 20MHz bandwidth and immeasurably low distortion, this completely new, greatly advanced Swiss linestage preamplifier (it can also be had with a superb built-in phono section, making it a full-function unit) is the most “complete,” the most lifelike preamp I’ve heard, fully living up to the sonic claims of its designer Cyril Hammer. The 727’s ability to unearth musical and performance detail, correct “parallax”-like blur, smoothly though not aggressively extend bandwidth, and better delineate sonic images without upsetting the timbral applecart or sacrificing a jot of the three-dimensional body that Soulution has always been so good at preserving is quite an engineering feat. In fact, adding this much lifelike musical detail without steering, even slightly, toward the shoals of the analytical is a unique accomplishment in my experience. Naturally, the 727 got my highest recommendation in TAS and was named Solid-State Preamplifier of the Year in 2024. It is a landmark design. (345) The post 2024 Golden Ear: Soulution 727 Linestage/Full-Function Preamplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.

Marcoussis, France (May 13, 2025)—L-Acoustics has launched the LA1.16i, an ultra-compact, 16-channel amplified controller specifically engineered for the installation market. Purpose-built for near-field and short-throw applications where higher sound pressure levels aren’t the priority, the LA1.16i is ideal for hospitality venues, retail environments, cultural spaces and residential installations. Its high channel count enables the deployment of large quantities of speakers—for example, up to 48 x4i compact enclosures—while its space-efficient, 1U design maximizes rackspace utilization and cuts costs. The LA1.16i is described as ideal for front-fill and delay systems in theaters and performing arts centers, distributed background music systems in restaurants, hotels, and retail spaces, L-ISA spatial audio and Ambiance active acoustics installations, and home cinema and yacht entertainment systems. “Following the success of our LA7.16i amplified controller, we identified a clear need for a complementary solution for small to medium installations,” says Genio Kronauer, executive director of R&D, Technologies and Platforms at L-Acoustics. “The LA1.16i applies the same innovative approach to these applications, significantly reducing the cost-per-channel of amplification while maintaining the sonic signature and reliability that L-Acoustics is known for.” Like its predecessor, the LA1.16i incorporates L-SMART, L-Acoustics’ patented power management technology that intelligently matches real-time power delivery to the needs of the loudspeaker system. This innovation optimizes efficiency and is said to ensure reliable performance while reducing energy consumption compared to traditional amplifier designs. For network integration, the Milan-certified LA1.16i supports Milan-AVB and AES67 audio network protocols with seamless redundancy, alongside AES/EBU and analog inputs. Installation-friendly features include terminal block connectors for all audio outputs, GPIOs for third-party control system integration, and a 24V DC backup power input for the DSP card. The LA1.16i is remotely configurable, monitored using L-Acoustics LA Network Manager software, and offers integration with popular media control systems through Q-SYS plugins, Crestron modules, and HTTP API. The L-Acoustics LA1.16i will ship in summer 2025.

The Advance Paris X-P700 preamplifier and X-A160 EVO amplifier are an attractive pair of hi-fi components that promise great sound without breaking the bank. Advance Paris is a French audio equipment manufacturer that has been in operation since 1995. Starting out as Advance Audio, the company began its journey by producing speakers. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include various electronic components. The company went international in 2005 and rebranded itself as Advance Paris in 2013. Throughout its journey, the company’s mission has been to deliver uncompromising sound quality at affordable prices. Moreover, the company strives to create audio experiences out of a harmonious blend of technology and art. Figure Preview 1 – Advance Paris X-P700 and X-A160 EVO pair The Advance Paris X-P700 is a modern preamplifier that handles the switching of analog and digital signals. It features a dual-mono topology and offers two output modes: Class A and Discrete (Class AB), a feature that is rarely found even on more expensive preamplifiers. The DAC onboard the X-P700 is a Burr Brown PCM 1796 DAC capable of 24-bit/192 kHz conversion. The X-P700 offers comprehensive connectivity consisting of nine analog inputs (including one balanced), an MM/MC phono input, and multiple digital inputs (two optical, one coaxial, one USB-B, and one USB-A). The X-A160 EVO is a stereo power amplifier that can deliver 160 W/channel into 8-ohm loads or 240 W/channel into 4-ohm loads. It can accept balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) inputs. The amplifier features an ultra-rigid compartmentalized chassis that provides effective shielding against interference between circuits. While it is a class AB amplifier, it can operate in Class A mode for the initial watts when Hi-Bias is selected. If you are a fan of VU meters, rejoice! The X-A160 EVO features two large VU meters on its front panel. The light on the VU meters can be dimmed or turned off completely. In our upcoming review, we will be looking into more detail at the features and performance that this pair offers. Advance Paris X-P700 Preamplifier Specifications Analog inputs: 1 Balanced XLR, 7 Unbalanced RCA, 1 Phono MC / MM Digital inputs: 1 USB Type-B, 1 SPDIF Coaxial RCA, 2 Toslink optical Analog outputs: 1 stereo L / R balanced XLR, 1 stereo L / R unbalanced RCA, 1 stereo L / R Pre-Out Hi-Pass RCA, 2 Sub Out RCA Double trigger out port Black finish with a 10 mm-thick methacrylate panel Remote control included Dimensions (L x H x D): 43 x 12 x 28 cm Weight: 6.7 kg Advance Paris X-A160 EVO Power Amplifier Specifications Power output: 2 x 160W RMS (8 Ω), 2 x 240W RMS (4 Ω) Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 80 kHz Distortion: 120 dB Channel Separation: > 80 dB Standby Power Consumption:

Kuassa has announced the release a new module for its modular guitar platform Amplifikation 360. Powered by the open-source Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) project, the NAM Loader brings deep learning-based guitar tone modeling directly into the Amplifikation 360 ecosystem. NAM Loader integrates the Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) engine, a deep learning framework capable of replicating [...] The post Kuassa releases NAM Loader Module for Amplifikation 360 appeared first on Rekkerd.org.