I can't believe one of our guys is wanting to sell this odd amplifier. He's been the original owner since new and I've heard it on several different occasions and thought it was a really nice amplifier. Very clean, and dynamic, just the way I like it!
This is a bit of an odd one as it's was from the 90s and has that pseudo 3.0 setup (Front, Center, Rear) and Dolby Pro-Logic decoder. However, the rear channels are just played in mono. So, the main circuit is your typical integrated stereo amplifier and then the board just separates one channel for the rear. I guess if someone wanted to they can use it for home theatre use but, it's quite dated for that. However, as a stereo amplifier in a 2-channel setup, it is a superb unit. It's made in Britain! What's not to love about it?
Inside the amplifier is a huge transformer, I took a picture off the net. Just shows people that if the price is right, quality can be found anywhere. I think there is a misconception that many people think we, as in Audioless Winnipeg, just love vintage audio equipment. No, we love all from any era.
I have to admit, having a remote is quite nice and handy! The major flaw is that you can only have one set of speakers hooked up. But, upside, the speaker post in the back can accept banana plugs! Actually, the downside isn't hat major. Having one set of good quality speakers is all you need.
Other than that, it has all the inputs, including phono. It has a direct button to bypass all the tone controls and a separate power cord in case anyone has an upgraded power cable they want to use. This is a really well made amplifier and runs pretty cool.
I guess people want to know what it sounds like. It's very clean, neutral and bit on the more analytical side. It has good soundstage, excellent detail and speed. I can't say it reminds me of anything in particular as it is it's own unique sound signature but, I would probably match it with either a darker sounding speaker or neutral sounding speaker.
This is a bit of an odd one as it's was from the 90s and has that pseudo 3.0 setup (Front, Center, Rear) and Dolby Pro-Logic decoder. However, the rear channels are just played in mono. So, the main circuit is your typical integrated stereo amplifier and then the board just separates one channel for the rear. I guess if someone wanted to they can use it for home theatre use but, it's quite dated for that. However, as a stereo amplifier in a 2-channel setup, it is a superb unit. It's made in Britain! What's not to love about it?
Inside the amplifier is a huge transformer, I took a picture off the net. Just shows people that if the price is right, quality can be found anywhere. I think there is a misconception that many people think we, as in Audioless Winnipeg, just love vintage audio equipment. No, we love all from any era.
I have to admit, having a remote is quite nice and handy! The major flaw is that you can only have one set of speakers hooked up. But, upside, the speaker post in the back can accept banana plugs! Actually, the downside isn't hat major. Having one set of good quality speakers is all you need.
Other than that, it has all the inputs, including phono. It has a direct button to bypass all the tone controls and a separate power cord in case anyone has an upgraded power cable they want to use. This is a really well made amplifier and runs pretty cool.
I guess people want to know what it sounds like. It's very clean, neutral and bit on the more analytical side. It has good soundstage, excellent detail and speed. I can't say it reminds me of anything in particular as it is it's own unique sound signature but, I would probably match it with either a darker sounding speaker or neutral sounding speaker.
