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December 22, 2015, 06:55 PM #1Senior Member
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Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Looks sexy as hell. No mention of pricing. Here is the link: http://www.monoandstereo.com/2015/12...io+Magazine%29
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December 22, 2015, 07:38 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Sure looks the part doesn't it? I also wonder about the price and what tubes are employed? Different models for unbalanced and balanced operation is an eye opener. Just wish manufacturers would keep the loudspeaker terminals well clear of the power inlet and I don't grasp the following statement:
We believe that the Absolare Integrated Amplifier has the musical and emotional involvement of a tube amplifier with an inaudible sonic signature.
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December 22, 2015, 07:39 PM #3Super Moderator
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Wow, very cool looking.
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December 22, 2015, 07:52 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Absolare Passion Integrated Amplifier
The ultra high-end integrated with a unique performance and a more affordable price of USD 22,500 – within the light of the Absolare quality. A very sonically special integrated amplifier.
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December 23, 2015, 01:04 PM #5Guest
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
We have one of the Absolare integrated amps (red leather) in the studio available for demo. There is a $22.5K version and a $29,900 version with additionally selected premium components.
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December 23, 2015, 01:21 PM #6Guest
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
The preamp section uses two 12AU7's. The pre section is the same circuit as in the Absolare full $45K preamp. I have two NOS Cifte AU7's in our demo and it sounds sublime. With the 200 Watt SS output and the tube pre the Absolare integrated definitely has the flavor of both the Absolare SET and PP amps, even though it has a SS output.
Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001
Regarding the statement below Absolare just meant that the result of the amp is pure music and tube like listening involvement without an electronic sonic signature to the sound.
emotional involvement of a tube amplifier with an inaudible sonic signature.
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December 30, 2015, 05:08 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
We've recently exhibited the new Absolare integrated in Scandinavia partnered with a CH Precision front end and Kaiser Kawero speakers. I'm biased (of course) as distributor, but this amplifier is something very, very special. I haven't encountered anything like it. An amazing achievement.
Pictures and some information from the show:
http://www.perfect-sense.se/artiklar...san-norge-2015
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5953838&type=3
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December 30, 2015, 05:10 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Great looking piece.
Love to hear it.Jock
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December 30, 2015, 05:55 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Me too. This has really got my attention.Will be watching in the future. Originally Posted by the professor
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February 24, 2016, 04:40 AM #10Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
Some shots from the very recent high-end show in Stockholm, Sweden:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5953838&type=3
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February 24, 2016, 06:19 AM #11Senior Member
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Re: Absolare announces first Integrated Amplifier (from Mono and Stereo)
I also like the look and would like to listen. Perhaps at the upcoming audio show in Melbourne?
The Power outlet does look a bit close.
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