Nice and powerful. Nice crisp sound even when using average speakers. Nice layout of controls.

Needs to be well ventilated (gets quite hot after prolonged use, could have done with a small inbuilt fan)

Nice and powerful. Nice crisp sound even when using average speakers. Nice layout of controls.

Needs to be well ventilated (gets quite hot after prolonged use, could have done with a small inbuilt fan)

Nice and powerful. Nice crisp sound even when using average speakers. Nice layout of controls.

Needs to be well ventilated (gets quite hot after prolonged use, could have done with a small inbuilt fan)

I have the same LED-blowing problems as the previous user , and sometimes one channel goes awry , pressing the mute button in and out corrects the problem . The amp sounds absolutely beautiful and is super smooth and controlled . Bass is tight and highs are not too bright on vintage B&W DM12's ( I don't like too bright ) .

Nice thing is the phono stage , supporting 2 decks , MM/MC cartridges and variable capacitance ( normal/+50/+100/+200nF ) . As other reviewers say , by-passing tone controll is the way to go , by pushing the " direct " button .

If (and only if) you bypass the tone controls, it is very transparent and detailed. Breathtaking!

The tone control in my second hand unit (may be either broken or badly designed)is disappointing. But it can be bypassed with a switch.

Excellent amp if you bypass the tone controls.

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MF A2, not as good as PM-660.

Sound Quality, Power. Technology.

Lights burn out quickly.

It is a great amplifier, the sond quality is only out-performed by tubes (in my personal opinion). The bass and treble response are like magic. The main direct switch is great for audiophiling (I personally never turn it off). My only concern is that the panel lights burn out rather quickly and it is nearly impossible to get parts from H/K. Also they do not do in house repairs anymore, they send it to a shop in alabama...

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Yamaha RX-V692, Harman Kardon PM-650, Marantz SR 2000.

Very clear sound which pushes my Vandersteen 2 CE's rather well. I can disconnect the tone adjustment circuitry which is nice and adds to the clarity.

None for the price I paid. It could be a bit more powerful.

Bought on Ebay to originally power my TV, I decided to hook it up as a stereo only for music. I then replaced my speakers, finally ending up with the Vandersteen 2 CE's. I was concerned that it would not have sufficient power to drive these relatively low efficiency speakers, but it does a very nice job. Until, I can affort a serious amp I will be happy with its performance. I did change my cd player from an older Kenwood to a Newcastle/Sherwood 680 which made a difference in clarity and smoothness. I realize that all equipment has limitations to some degree, but for what I paid ($128 shipped used)I cannot but give this integrated amp less than five stars for value and overall. Performance would be 41/2 as there is always something better.

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Onkyo A7,various receivers:Sony, Kenwood, Harmon Kardon, Pioneer.