Power Amplifiers
Power Amplifiers
You have a lot of decisions to make when choosing an amplifier. One of the first and most important of these is to decide if you’re going to go with an integrated amp, or purchase separate a pre-amplifier and power amplifier. An integrated amp (or receiver) does the job of both a preamplifier (which accepts the source connections and allows for controls), and a power amplifier (which does the heaving lifting of amplifying the signal for your speakers). But when you split these two components up, a lot of really awesome things can start happening.
A jump in sound quality is the first thing you’ll notice when you’re using a dedicated power amplifier. There are a couple of reasons for this, which we’ll explain here (don’t worry, we’re only going to get mildly technical, stick with us). See, a drawback of integrated amps is that the two functions they’re simultaneously performing can actually contradict each other, because taking care of the inputs uses delicate and low voltage circuitry, while the actual amplification requires higher voltage and currents. An integrated amp has to pull double duty, and a lot of the circuitry for the preamp has to work around the power amp section. But with a power amplifier, the internals can be laid out in the best way possible for performing its single task. Signal paths are shorter, and components can be placed where they need to be. It takes out all the compromise of an integrated amp and gives you pure, glorious sound in return.
So what should you look for in a power amplifier? As with any amplifier, you need to make sure, first of all, that you’re matching the power output to your speakers’ ratings. Ignore this, and you could damage your speakers. You also need to decide if you’re looking for a tube amp (like the ones here from PrimaLuna) or solid state. And don’t forget about aesthetics! There’s an impressive range of sizes, shapes, and finishes available, and some of these amps, like the Pathos Adrenalin, are just downright beautiful.
As always, we’re here to help you understand all the ins and outs of all our equipment and help you find the one that’s just right for you. Combine that with our free shipping and unbeatable prices, and you’ve got everything you need to pick out the perfect amp.
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$138,000.00| /Halcro - Eclipse - Mono Power Amplifier (pair)
HalcroThe new Halcro team have spent the past couple of years exploring every aspect of the unique platform for possible improvements. Halcro present – t...
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$29,995.00| /Plinius - Reference A-300 - Power Amplifier
PliniusThe Reference A-300 celebrates and continues the Plinius tradition of building world-class amplifiers that deliver powerful, pure sound, are built ...
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$28,599.00| /Electrocompaniet - Nemo AW600 - Reference Mono Block Power Amplifier (pair)
ElectrocompanietA new standard for power amplification The Electrocompaniet Nemo AW 600 monaural power amplifier is our ultimate achievement in amplifier design an...
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$24,995.00| /PS Audio - BHK Signature 300 - Mono Power Amplifiers (Pair)
PS AudioThe BHK Signature 300 Mono power amplifier culminates one man’s lifelong quest for perfection in power amplification. Bascom H. King’s magnum opus ...
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$20,995.00| /Hegel - H30 - Power Amplifier
HegelWith a power rating of more than 1,1 kW in 8 ohms, it is on the verge of being easier to measure the H30 in horsepower. The massive H30 mono power ...
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$20,659.00| /Electrocompaniet - Nada AW400 - Reference Mono Block Power Amplifier (pair)
ElectrocompanietThe Electrocompaniet AW 400 is a really powerful monoblock amplifier that sounds both fast, clean, full-bodied and inherently musical. It has a dyn...
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$19,990.00| /Lumin - AMP - Power Amplifier
LuminFeaturing everything you need and nothing you don't, LUMIN Amp focuses purely on performance. If your LUMIN streamer sounded like a breath of fresh...
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$18,995.00| /Plinius - SA-Reference - Reference Power Amplifier
PliniusDesigned to work as either a monoblock, or a stereo amplifier. They are truly a masterpiece of design and they display the very best craftsmanship ...
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$15,995.00| /Plinius - Odeon - Power Amplifier
PliniusWhen released at CES Las Vegas the Odeon stole the show. Big and beautiful, this unit is not something you hide away in a cabinet. Designed to resp...
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$15,499.00| /Electrocompaniet - AW180 - Reference Mono Block Power Amplifier (pair)
ElectrocompanietThe Electrocompaniet AW 180 M monaural power amplifier represents the ultimate in sound reproduction. This is what record producers and engineers, ...
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$14,995.00| /Plinius - Reference A-150 - Power Amplifier
PliniusThe Reference A-150 is an amplifier capable of the highest level of excellence, encompassing all the very best Plinius has to offer from componentr...
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$12,999.00| /Electrocompaniet - AW250 R - Stereo Power Amplifier
ElectrocompanietThe Electrocompaniet AW250R power amplifier is known for its uncoloured and excellent reproduction qualities. From the first note of any familiar r...
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$12,995.00| /Hegel - C55 - Power Amplifier (Rack Mountable)
HegelA multi-channel amplifier designed for sound performance... not priced like diamonds. And still tailored to your needs. Sound too good to be true? ...
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$12,595.00| /PS Audio - BHK Signature 250 - Power Amplifier
PS AudioWhen cost-no-object performance is the goal there are a rare handful of power amplifiers capable of transporting listeners into a musical space few...
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$11,995.00| /Hegel - C54 - Power Amplifier (Rack Mountable)
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$10,999.00| /Cayin - CS-845M - Tube Power Amplifier
CayinWith the new mono blocks CS-845M drives Cayin two, also in the design perfectly on the likewise new preamplifier Cayin CS-6LA tuned cars on. Their ...
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$10,950.00| /Leema - Hydra II (Anniversary Edition) - Power Amplifier
LeemaThe Hydra II Anniversary Edition is an intelligent, bridgeable stereo power amplifier incorporating many developments pioneered in Leema’s legacy r...
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Original price $10,999.00Current price $9,999.00| /Quad - Platinum Mono - Mono Block Power Amplifiers
QuadQuad power. Pure, clean and uncoloured. The Platinum Mono is more than capable of driving even the most demanding loudspeakers. Quad has always sto...
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$9,995.00| /Plinius - SB 301 - Power Amplifier
PliniusThis amplifier delivers all the dynamics, finesse and transparency that Plinius is renowned for. Like all Plinius products it is very reliable and ...
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$9,995.00| /Plinius - Kiokio - Power Amplifier
PliniusIts modern slim line design graces any audio system cabinet when used for dedicated two channel audio. Designed for 19U rack installation the KioKi...
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$9,995.00| /PS Audio - Stellar M1200 - Monoblock Power Amplifier (Pair)
PS AudioThe M1200 began as the dream project of PS engineer, Darren Myers who wanted to build a power amplifier without bounds or compression on even the l...
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$9,995.00| /Hegel - C53 - Power Amplifier (Rack-Mountable)
HegelA multi-channel amplifier designed for sound performance... not priced like diamonds. And still tailored to your needs. Sound too good to be true? ...
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Original price $10,399.00Current price $9,359.00| /Rotel - Michi M8 - Mono-Block Power Amplifier
RotelThe Michi M8 Monoblock Amplifier no-compromise Class AB amplifier delivers 1,080 watts into 8 ohms and an astounding 1,800 watts into 4 ohm loads. ...
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Original price $10,399.00Current price $9,359.00| /Rotel - Michi S5 - Stereo Power Amplifier
RotelThe Michi S5 Stereo Amplifier delivers 500 watts per channel into 8 ohms loads with best in class audio performance. The dual monoblock design incl...
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$8,995.00| /Plinius - SA 103 - Power Amplifier
PliniusThese units are at the top of the Plinius range, sitting right under the SA Reference amplifier. With responsiveness and control they faithfully su...
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$8,995.00| /Hegel - H20 - Power Amplifier
HegelThe Hegel H20 incorporates the latest version of the Hegel FET-technology. A practical benefit of the H20 FET-technology is a more rhythmic sound. ...
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$7,101.00| /PS Audio - Stellar Gain Cell & M700 - DAC, Preamplifier and Mono Block Combo
PS AudioOverview Stellar Gain Cell Even the best DACs in the world benefit from a zero-loss analog preamp. That fact was the basis of the Stellar Gain Cell...
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$6,995.00| /PrimaLuna - EVO 400 (EL34) - Tube Power Amplifier
PrimaLunaPrimaLuna brings you the new and improved Dialogue Premium HP, the EvoLution 400 Power Amplifier! Features: Dare to Compare REMOTE CONTROLLED TRIOD...
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$6,495.00| /Arcam - PA720 - Power Amplifier
ArcamThe design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best perform...
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$5,795.00| /Lindemann - Musicbook Power 1000 - Power Amplifier
Lindemann AudioWhat makes actually a good power amplifier? Sufficient output, good technical specs with low distortions and a high damping factor, perhaps also a ...
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$4,995.00| /Arcam - PA240 - Power Amplifier
ArcamThe design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best perform...
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$4,995.00| /PS Audio - Stellar M700 - Mono Block Power Amplifier (Pair)
PS AudioThe problems faced when crafting a new power amplifier are many—delivering sufficient power, control, frequency extension, and dynamics while maint...
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$4,995.00| /Plinius - P10 - Power Amplifier
PliniusTrue high-end performance The P10 has a level of sophistication rarely found in such a cost effective product. This amplifier has separate input an...
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$4,941.00| /PS Audio - Stellar Gain Cell & S300 - DAC, Preamplifier and Power Amplifier Combo
PS AudioOverview Stellar Gain Cell Even the best DACs in the world benefit from a zero-loss analog preamp. That fact was the basis of the Stellar Gain Ce...
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$4,750.00| /Marantz - MM8077 - Power Amplifier
MarantzDesigned for the ultimate music and movie surround sound experience, the MM8077 7-channel power amplifier is equipped with the same amplifier techn...
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Original price $4,999.00Current price $4,499.00| /Rotel - RB-1590 - Stereo Power Amplifier
RotelPower - refined, detailed, and plenty of it. Rotel's new Class AB stereo power amplifier is rated at 350 Watts per channel into 8 ohms, both chan...
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