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Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

Visitors rate this review
3.25 of 5, 4.00 votes

Price Paid:  $2950.00 from Audiogon

Summary:
This is just one awesome amp. I have been through them all Pass labs, Krell, Sunfire, and others. The Pass Labs is the only other one I would say that was better then most. The EAD is just as smooth as a amp that I haver ever heard. Not as detailed as the Pass Labs X5 but it is pretty close. The power and control the amp has is amazing. The Krell kav is way overrated compared to Pass and EAD. This is one of the few that is as good on 2 channel as some of the better 2 channel amps. I will be a EAD owner for life.

Strengths:
2 channel. This is the best amp I have ever heard!

Weaknesses:
NONE

Similar Products Used:
Pass Labs X5 a very good amp! Krell KAV Sunfire Aragon

Price Paid:  $2800.00 from Audiogon

Summary:
I know this amp is no longer manufactured by EAD, but I wanted to post a new review in case anyone is shopping a used one. This amp blows away anything you can get for less than $5000 new right now, and that includes 2 channel amps. I have listened to the the Pass X 250 which is not as musical and a bit harsh, the Theta Dreadnaught a good amp but does not have the current capacity and headroom of this amp, Rowland model 12 similar sound but far less power and bass drive, Plinius SA250 similar in power but gets very very hot (feels like it is burning up) and sounds a bit flat with less air than the EAD IMHO. I have it driving my Vienna Acoustics Mahlers which are very power hungry and have an impedance dip to almost 2 ohms and this amp never sweats. I even had to put the input sensitivity to high as my VTL pre would start to sweat before the EAD would. Flat out this is one of the best bargains on the used market today, if you can pick one up I highly recommend doing it as they are rarely seen for sale anymore.

Strengths:
Sweet detailed highs, open mids, great imaging, astounding bass control and extension. Great with low impedance loads and has huge headroom.

Weaknesses:
Heavy (150 pounds) draws a ton of juice (get a dedicated line)

Similar Products Used:
Amps listed above as well as B&K, Rotel, Anthem, Classe and others.

Price Paid:  $5000.00 from Uptown Audio Video

Summary:
This amp is truly a remarkable amp. I ran a 20 amp outlet just to bring out the full potential of the amp. The bass response is much much better and accurate. I haven''t used my subwoofer after that. The music is very detail and the seperation is incredible when used with the signature preamp. I am running it with Martin Logans speakers. I would recommend this amp to people who likes to buy something at 1/2 the price but still gets the same or not better results than those other well known brands.

Strengths:
Infinite power through all 5 channals.

Weaknesses:
I wish I can get an extra matching channal for my center rear.

Price Paid:  $3800.00 from Online

Summary:
This Amp. will do everything you require in a high end System. Either 2-Channel or Home Theater; the sound is both detailed and very crisp, dynamic yet not fatiging. I've owned it now for over a year and still have no complaints about it. A powerhouse with plenty of reserves.
I love the way it drives my B&W 801's with ease. All the other reviewer's have pretty much covered the intimacies regarding the sound so I won't go on and reiterate. If your looking for a bargain of an Amp. in the high end field than look no further. The powermaster will not disappoint you for years to come.

Strengths:
Dynamic Soundstage, Looks....Unlimited power

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Too many to name

Price Paid:  $4000.00

Summary:
EAD Powermaster 2000 is one powerful amplifier. The sound is smooth and nonfatigueing. Dynamics are great and used with Theatermaster signature and EAD T-1000 cd transport gives me musical nirvana. Great for 2 channel music and awesome for surround sound for movies.

Strengths:
Smooth, non fatiguing and limitless power.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Krell, Aragon, ATI 1505, Bryston compared