NEW ELECTROCOMPANIET ON DISPLAY AT TSE
EXPERIENCE THESE REMARKABLE ELECTRONICS AT OUR KC SHOWROOM
AW400 SINGLE CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
Electrocompaniet has an unusual way of specifying their models. The AW400 model has been in the line for several years but has been continually updated without changing the model number. They also say it is class A. They do not mean that it has a class A power output section (like Gryphon Audio). It means that all the stages up to the output are class A.
The AW400’s high input impedance means it is easy to drive by any preamp or a dCS DAC. The AW400 is a fully balanced design with a low output impedance. Thus it can control woofer drivers very well. It draws 230 watts at idle, indicating it is biased fairly high into class A, although it is technically an A/B amplifier.
The maximum power output is 400 watts into 8 ohm loads, 765 watts into 4 ohm, and 1,010 watts into 2 ohm – more than enough power to drive any speaker. The high power into 2 ohms indicates it can drive difficult speakers and provide plenty of power to get the woofers moving so that drum beats are as visceral as they should be. These remarkable amplifiers are $7,600 each ($15,200 a pair). We have nothing else in this price range with this level of performance. We believe this amplifier to be a standout. Paired with the EC 4.8 MKII they make a stunning and cost-effective combination. Learn more HERE.
EC 4.8 MKII REFERENCE PREAMPLIFIER
The EC 4.8 MKII Reference Preamplifier is now on demo in our Kansas City Showroom. Fully Balanced Dual Mono Design. This high-performance, simple, straightforward preamp is remarkably only $4,900. An associated phono preamplifier (ECP MKII) is available for $2,900.
The Electrocompaniet philosophy matches our own. They have been in business in Norway since 1973, almost as long as we have been. The sound of Electrocompaniet is musically accurate, not overly defined and dry.
Over the years, we have had various Electrocompaniet amps, preamps, and integrated amps on display. We now have the ECI 6 MKII integrated amps on demo in both showrooms. Several of our consultants have them at home as well. The ECI 6 MKII is $6,200, $7,500 with DAC and streaming.
All Electrocompaniet components qualify for our generous Trade-Up, Trade-In policy.