There are two frequent problems with hi-fi amplifiers. Class A, the traditional audiophile’s choice, uses a single power supply constantly running at full capacity, even when there’s no signal coming through.

Great for reproducing those subtle details at low levels however struggles to provide extreme power when needed. Class A/B, the most common amp class, switches between the two internal amplifiers, one for each half of the waveform.

Far more efficient but often a recipe for crossover distortion, since those low-level details we crave can get lost within any mis-match between the two switching over.

Class G is essentially a hybrid amplifier, utilizing Class A specifically for low-level signals, but when required switching in an additional power supply to power those larger sections of the waveform.

Continuous power output (8 ohm, 4 ohm): 90 W, 150 W
Phono (MM) input
Input sensitivity (1 kHz): 5 mV
Input impedance: 47 kΩ + 100 pF
Line inputs
Input impedance: 10 kΩ
Digital inputs
DAC chip: ESS9038K2M
Supported sample rates (optical, coaxial): 32-96 kHz, 32-192 kHz (16-24 bit)
Bit depth 16-bit – 24-bit
Preamp output
Output impedance: 230 ohm
Headphone output
Max output (into 600 ohm): 5 Vrms
Output impedance: 1 ohm
Load range: 16 - 2,000 ohm
Dimensions (WHD): 17" x 3.4" x 12.7" (433 mm x 87 mm x 310 mm)
Weight: 20.3 lb