- The 650a is a well built amp considering the lack of choice in the mid priced stereo two channel marketplace. It is probably one of the better choices in that category. Unfortunately it is a reflection of the lack of interest in two channel stereo these days, unless you have the wallet for the hi end , esoteric market. If you, like me, are used to listening to the big, powerful, well built integrated amps of the late 70's and early 80's, you are in for a disappointment. No phono preamp, a rather anemic delivery. Clean, quiet, yes, but lacks the real punch and guts of the older amps. Rather cold and unengaging for sure. Not sure why all the kudos about this amp. Maybe like I mentioned above,…
- I'll be quick here...It's a tad bright... That's it! Otherwise it was breeze to set up. It puts out GREAT sound with my Sci-Fi Tesla speakers, and it's very simple to use. With this amp, you'll get truly separated sound... Left and right speakers will never sound the same again if you're coming from low to mid-end receivers. The sense of stage and presence isn't as good as the hundred thousand dollar setups i've heard at a local hi-end shop... But pair these with some worthwhile speakers and put out a REALLY good sound. For 1,400 dollars... I'm really happy with the sound i'm hearing. If you don't have a good CD player or are planning to use your computer or DVD player to play CDs, I highly…
- Revised output stage using new high current Sanken output transistors. Twin rectifiers and separate power supplies. Oversize toroidal transformer and custom heatsink. Max power output per channel (Into 8?) 75W
- New Alps film type 'black box' volume pot for excellent channel balance. Fully updated and re-tuned CAP5 technology for optimal protection and performance. New ultra-rigid wrap-around casework design with thick brushed aluminium front panel.
- Pre-out for connection to external power amp / active sub. 6 inputs, 2 outputs and tape In.
- Supplied with new Navigator remote - also controls Azur CD players and docked iPods. Front-mounted iPod/MP3 socket
- EnergyStar certified ultra low power (<1W) standby circuit
