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Audio Innovations 500
Audio Innovations 500
MSRP: $ 1600.00

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Reviewed by:
Andrew Savage
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
March 26, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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4.50 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Summary:
This valve amp came made up for £1000 in 1992 and has a beautiful midrange and treble that no solid state amp could ever produce. The 25w power output driving my Snell K's is LOUD with plenty of powerful deep base. Used with a good source like my Roksan TMS the detail is amazing. Over bright C.D players are tamed a bit and become easier on the ear.

Strengths:
Brilliant sound quality. Good looks. Fair power output. Good second hand buy.

Weaknesses:
Amp about 10 years old now and swithches getting crackly


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Reviewed by:
Colin Byrom
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
November 4, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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4.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Summary:
This is a good valve amp, and represents a decent seconhand buy. The sound is smooth and tames bright sounding CD players. Unfortunately it is discontinued now (I bought mine secondhand). I am interested to find out if anyone knows the valve configuration of this amp, - is it ultra-linear push-pull, or single ended? Also i would like to know if the amp was sold new in made up form or as a kit? Any help would be appreciated.

Strengths:
Very musical sound

Weaknesses:
Limited power

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none


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