Kalman Rubinson

Stereophile | August 2025 ELECTRONIC BASS TRAP Ever since I became interested in—nay, obsessed with—high-quality music reproduction, my goal has been to attain the experience of being at a performance. Some audiophiles target the recreation of the event in their room—a “they are here” experience. Yet, it's obvious that the ensembles, orchestras, and choruses I enjoy would not fit in my room, and so it would be foolish to try to reproduce them as if they were.

Woot, woot! I was thrilled when I saw the announcement for this amplifier. I was tempted to order one sight unseen and sound unheard. Why? First off, it employs the newest (as of March 2025) class-D amplification technology. Second, it can accommodate all sorts of audio systems, from an eight-channel surround setup to a megalomaniacal two-channel stereo system. Third, the specs, even in the context of its technology, are impressive.