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Price Paid:
$950.00 Summary:
I agree with the first reviewer that this is amp is a hidden gem. I got it in a package deal with the P-965 AV processor, expecting to keep the processor and sell the amp, but would up doing just the opposite. I have used many amps over the years, including amps from Carver, Bryston, Citation, Chiro, Marsh, Threshold, and H/K (PA-5800 and Signature 2.1) and my current reference, the Innersound ESL. In comparision to the Innersound, the A-965 was slightly out of its league, but it impressed me nonetheless. To my ears it sounded very smooth and transparent with little if anything lost in detail, yet with outstanding dynamics. This amp has plenty of power for any reasonably efficient speaker. But what really sold me on it was how quiet and well-behaved it is - no hum, pops or other odd noises at turn-on, which I cannot say for many of the other amps I have owned. It just comes on, does its job and never lets you know its there. I'm not saying I would not trade it for a Plinius Odeon or a Cary Cinema 5 (duh) but for the street price you can get it for I really don't think you can do better. Strengths:
Sound quality, build quality, quietness, 5 year warranty. Weaknesses:
None really. Similar Products Used:
H/K Signature 2.1; Chiro C-500; Carver 705X; H/K PA-5800; Bryston 4BST; Citation 7.1; Marsh A-200; Threshold S1500e; Innersound ESLII
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