I am definitely not going to be able to top this video, holy crap that was a great job!!!!!!

Great review chris.also great to hear you mention killing joke.their 1st album is still one of my faves an jaz coleman is certainly a unique singer.his voice is still as gutteral now as back then having recently seen them live in liverpool.keep up the great vids cheers.

Great review and very interesting product. Definitely the future of hifi. It would SUPER helpful to know what speakers you’re using to test the integrated. Generally speaking, as you begin to review more gear, posting your reference system in the description would be awesome. Thanks for all that you’re doing - your channel just keeps getting better and better (and it was already pretty great!)!

Good to see that Mats has been able to find new KZfaqrs to help him to promote his gear. 👍🎵🎶🎼

Damping Factor is simply a mathematical ratio of the amps internal power supply resistance/output circuit compared to the load. Which as you say includes speaker cables, connectors,.... A damping factor of 100 at 8ohms means the amp's output stage resistance is 0.08ohms. 8ohms/100=0.08ohms. Damping factors much past that are typically not audibly better. What is more important, once you get a good 100+ DF, is the bandwidth. While low frequency is more demonstrateable, merely tap a woofer cone with the amp on or off, and many DFs don't list nor measure at full bandwidth, control of the mid and tweeter is every bit as important. A good full bandwidth DF can add midrange detail and reduce high end harshness. And many very high DF amps do so by using lots of feedback in their designs. And that makes amps sound worse. So a really high DF is sometimes a bad thing. I always included DF explanation and demos in my amp seminars by taking a stand alone speaker and tapping the woofer. Then putting my keys across the terminal and tapping the woofer. The difference is amazing. Especially with a loose woofer like a ported design.

Aaaaaaaand KZfaq reviewers everywhere have been served. Well written, spoken, and it moves! Just too good. Nice job Chris.

Just when I think I know everything about Hi-Fi, I learn something new from this channel. Thanks.

I was very tempted to get this Amplifier when I was shopping around but the 1 set of RCA inputs was a deterrent and I did not need the 300W for my small sized audio room. I own the Buchardt S400 MK2's and they are phenomenal so I do expect this amplifier is a wonderful product.

Tasty! I’ve heard that many bass players prefer class D for their sound. No denying its a lighter amp to carry for power. Class D does make a nice neutral platform for pedals too. I suspect the damping factor may have something to do with bass players preference. Again though, that’s what I’ve heard said, not what I know for sure.

I love the early Killing Joke records - I bought the "Turn to Red" 10" EP, "Wardance" 7", "Requiem" 12" EP and the first album back in 1980. I saw them in NYC New Years Eve 1980. Geordie Walker had an amazing guitar sound.

Great vid Chris. Thank you

Thanks for a great review. Such an interesting product and sounds like a genuine alternative to the purest approach.

Man the dedicated low level adjustment control system has me hooked.

Another great video, keep them coming!

You want Clarity the Rotel mk2’s are un-beatable.

Nice review. Let's not include Class A in the picture to hype up Class D at this price range. Pass Labs as the start of really good Class A onwards to Boulder Gryphon etc, just to focus on expectations. What's interesting is this as good as the Devialet or Lyngdorf, maybe M10 NAD? Because Class D still has a signature less than before but still it's there. Matching would be helpful what type of sound that could match certain speakers such as LS50, Buchardt S400, Klipsch, Magnepan....

There's a lot to like with this amp and I'm excited for Buchardt and what is to come. I'd love to support this company and try their s400 and this amp.. time to save some more $ 😀

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Thanks for the review, was waiting for this one since you first hinted at it. Well rather a good friend of mine. This is just what he's looking for. I still really love my AS-1200, I think I'd really struggle to part with it even if something affordable and much better came around.

Luckily I had just eaten a salad before the subliminal “subs”. “You some-in-ah-beetch”!!!! Great review. I gotta go buy another lottery ticket!

Once again, a great review. My dilemma now is whether to get the s400 mkii and the I150, or go with the active Buchardt A500.

With room correction/dsp as a feature of the amplifier, any analog source would be converted to digital before being converted again into analog. Are we as vinyl enthusiasts ok with that loss of analog purity in search of better room acoustics?

Great review, would you prefer the dac in the Hegel or Buchardt. Would you add an external dac to improve the sound or see no need.

The manual says it supports 7 source inputs and the front panel only shows 6.

I can get the Hegel H190 for approximately the same price as the Buchardt i150. Which one would you suggest getting when price difference is not an issue at all?

I'd love for them to make an iteration of this amp with 3 to 4 analog inputs and none of the digital stuff. Or at least an option to completely turn off the digital functions for a pure analog mode. I like the company and class d. The annoying part about high quality class d amps is the incessant inclusion of a plethora of digital functions I do not need nor want. I like my streamer and I like my DAC. I just want a top-notch class d amp with integrated preamp (i.e., volume control) and would love it to be a Buchardt.

Curious what speakers you used for the your assessment? Digging the vibe here on your channel, Chris.

How many producers on this KZfaq vid !!!

Italian BMT, I need one

A damping factor of 4500, lets assume that is calculated with a 4 Ohm load (this amp does double its power between an 8 and 4 Ohm load, very good) that means the impedance of the amp is 0,89mOhm. That is a ridiculously low number, so low that it can not be taken from the amplifier output terminals (they have a much larger contact resistance). My feeling is that this number must be straight from the data sheet of the amplifier chip. In any case in practice any damping factor above 100 is a waste, considering binding posts, speaker cables, cross over networks etc.

Them ścan’s know how to make great audio gear.

Damping factor of Hegel H190 is 4000 not 2000 to my knowledge...Edit: i like the review - thank you!

I like to integrate my sub with olive oil and oregano. LOL Thanks for this review This is a very intriguing product. Checks alot of boxes. class d and room integration using software, Future of HiFi

Man, Tarun loves his Hegel, he's probably watching this right now and trying to figure out how to sell a 9th kidney without people getting wise.

Looks great. I like the remote too. But what is the OK button for?

lacks hdmi ARC ... i wish they add network features with roon connect and airplay .

Regarding dampning factor, I’d be curious to see you give something like the Exposure 2510 a go. At 70 watts and a dampning factor below 40, it had the upper hand in bass speed, impact and ctrl (compared to H90). Talking with harder to drive bookshelves here.

If you want to get the absolute best tonality out of that EAT Petit, get yourself some NOS Baldwin (Raytheon USA) black plate, yellow label 12ax7 tubes. You’ll thank me later. I’ve tried them all.

Damping factor for subwoofer output??? makes no sense, unless it is a passive sub, shich is not the case. Damping factor is only relevant when the amplifier is controlling directly the voice coil, not when you are using subwoofer output. right?????

Hegel makes this amp?

Damning factor has nothing to do with active subs?

Great review as always. But now I need a sub for some reason.

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Great review. Keep up the good work my man! :)

You know one analog input is kind of a deal breaker for so many. A lot of people actually still listen to the radio as well as vinyl some also use tape as you mentioned. It needs 3 inputs at the least.