Air Tight ATM-2 Amplifiers
Air Tight ATM-2 Amplifiers
USER REVIEWS
[Dec 29, 2013]
dpod4
AudioPhile
I bought the ATM-2 amp and the ATC-2 preamp for a second system (main system is ARC Ref 40 preamp and ARC Ref 2se phono preamp into a Constellation Centaur stereo amp driving Magico speakers). When I listened to these in my main system to see how they sounded, I was blown away. The ATM-2 is exceptionally musical, and beats amps I have had in my system costing 20-30k. One of the few amps (solid state or tube) that can really bring my Magico speakers to life. Vocals and instruments are as natural as I have ever heard them. No electronic sheen or signature....just pure music coming through. Addition of the ATC-2 preamp provided more drive and extension and pace. Air Tight products are also some of the best looking, best built artisan pieces I have ever seen. I could keep these in my main system and be very very happy. They cost a fraction of my reference gear. |
[Aug 23, 2003]
SoundzGood
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Very detailed, smooth and musical. Can listen for hours without fatigue. Plenty of power on tap.
Weakness:
None that I can isolate - unless poor tubes are used. For that, read definately no Sovtek, JJ or Svetlana KT88s. I know lots of you out there rate the JJs and Svetlanas, but try the Tesla KT88S - superb! This is an extremely well designed and well built amplifier. The tube compliment is VERY important, however. It simply sounds like what you put in it! I have found NOS RCA tubes and the Telsa KT88S (see http://www.rpm.fi/rpm/010-tesla-audio.htm) to form an absolutely killer combination in this unit. This amp was designed years ago but is still a current product. It is an absolute audio classic. If you can get your hands on one on ebay for what I paid then do it. This is the best electrical component I have ever bought! Similar Products Used: None that compare! |
[Oct 17, 2001]
Jean Carmet
Audiophile
Strength:
Read the review.
Weakness:
Read the review. Very well built, excellent components (Tamura, Black Gate, NOS tubes), Point to point wiring. Similar Products Used: I have already listened and sometimes enjoyed : Brinkmann, Pass, Etalon, Pathos, Sim Audio, Cayin, Naim, Linn, Magnum audio, Densen, Sphynx etc. |