AMP VI by Accustic Arts

$99,000.00$100,000.00

The Accustic Arts AMP VI provides a powerful and refined audio experience, offering up to 1,600 watts per channel in a dual-mono configuration. Its high damping factor, premium components, and handmade German craftsmanship ensure it delivers precise, controlled sound that enhances any high-end audio system.

Description

Accustic Arts AMP VI: Power and Precision in Audiophile Amplification

The Accustic Arts AMP VI is a dual-mono reference power amplifier, crafted to meet the demands of audiophiles seeking superior power and control in their audio systems. As a response to customer requests for increased power, the AMP VI builds upon the legacy of its predecessors, offering a significant boost in output while maintaining the sonic clarity and precision for which Accustic Arts is renowned.

Advanced Dual-Mono Design

The AMP VI employs a dual-mono design, ensuring complete isolation of the power supply for each amplifier channel. This configuration minimizes crosstalk and enhances stereo separation, providing a clean and dynamic soundstage. The amplifier is equipped with 40 carefully selected MOS-FET output transistors and two magnetically shielded, encapsulated toroidal core transformers, which are of premium quality to deliver the highest output reserves. This setup ensures that the AMP VI can handle demanding speaker loads with ease, delivering up to 1,600 watts per channel at 2 ohms.

High-Quality Components and Construction

Accustic Arts has meticulously chosen each component in the AMP VI to optimize performance and durability. The amplifier features more than 220,000 µF of power supply capacity, using premium capacitors made in Germany for optimal smoothing. Gold-plated contact surfaces throughout the amplifier improve contact resistance, contributing to a cleaner signal path and better sound quality. The AMP VI’s housing is made from massive, resonance-optimized aluminum, with high-gloss polished and chromed brass inlays, ensuring both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

Precision and Control

With a very high damping factor (>500 at 1 kHz, 10 W on 4 Ω), the AMP VI provides excellent control over speakers, ensuring precise bass and minimizing distortion. This damping factor can be further fine-tuned with the Accustic Arts damping factor linearization, a switchable feature that allows users to tailor the amplifier’s performance to their specific speakers and listening environment. Additionally, the AMP VI includes professional protective circuits against clipping, HF oscillations, and excessive DC offset, ensuring reliable operation and protecting both the amplifier and connected speakers.

Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs

The AMP VI is versatile in its connectivity, offering both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs. These inputs are switchable, allowing the amplifier to integrate seamlessly into a variety of high-end audio systems. The use of balanced inputs further reduces noise and interference, contributing to the AMP VI’s overall performance.

Handmade in Germany: Craftsmanship and Quality

True to the brand’s heritage, the AMP VI is “Handmade in Germany,” reflecting Accustic Arts’ commitment to craftsmanship and quality. The amplifier’s construction not only prioritizes technical excellence but also emphasizes durability and longevity, ensuring that the AMP VI will remain a central component of any audiophile’s system for years to come.

Conclusion: Power Meets Precision

The Accustic Arts AMP VI is designed for audiophiles who require both power and precision in their amplification. With its advanced dual-mono design, high-quality components, and meticulous construction, the AMP VI delivers a performance that is both dynamic and controlled, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking to elevate their listening experience.

Additional information

Weight 82 kg
Dimensions 54.5 × 53 × 32.8 cm
Voltage Gain

30.0 dB

Power Consumption Without Load

approx. 240 watts

Power Supply Capacity

approx. 220,000 µF

Input Resistance

balanced (XLR): 2 x 16 kΩ
unbalanced (RCA): 15 kΩ

Rated Power Output (THD+N = 0,1%)

> 2 x 1,600 watts on 2 Ω
> 2 x 1,500 watts on 4 Ω
> 2 x 950 watts on 8 Ω

Frequency Response

10Hz – 50 kHz +0/-0.5 dB
(at 10 watts on 4 Ω)

Damping Factor

> 500 at 1 kHz 10 W on 4 Ω

Signal to Noise Ratio

-96 dBA (ref. 6.325 V)

Crosstalk

105 dB with 1 kHz

Min. Loudspeaker Impedance

2 Ω

Distortion (THD+N)

0.003 % on 4 Ω load at 1 kHz and 10 watts

About Accustic Arts

Accustic Arts is a prestigious German audio manufacturer known for its high-end, audiophile-grade equipment. Established in the late 1990s, the company has built a reputation for excellence in engineering and craftsmanship. All Accustic Arts products are designed and manufactured in Germany, ensuring strict quality control and attention to detail.

Accustic Arts specializes in a range of audio components, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, and CD players, all engineered with the goal of delivering pure, uncolored sound reproduction. Their recent products emphasize the brand’s dedication to state-of-the-art technology and impeccable design.

A standout in their lineup is the AMP VI, a true powerhouse amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking both extreme power and nuanced control. With up to 1,600 watts per channel, the AMP VI showcases cutting-edge engineering that maximizes sound clarity while maintaining precision, even at high outputs. This dual-mono amplifier has been celebrated for its ability to drive even the most demanding speakers, ensuring every detail in the music is faithfully reproduced.

Accustic Arts has also introduced the PLAYER III, an evolution in their CD player series, which features sophisticated digital-to-analog conversion technology for pristine playback. Together with their other high-performance products like the PREAMP V, Accustic Arts continues to receive praise for achieving a natural, transparent sound signature that audiophiles worldwide appreciate​.

Their commitment to continuous research and development ensures that Accustic Arts products incorporate the latest technological advancements while maintaining a timeless aesthetic. This approach appeals to discerning audiophiles who value both form and function in their high-end audio equipment.

By choosing Accustic Arts, enthusiasts gain access to meticulously engineered audio solutions that enhance the listening experience, solidifying the brand’s standing as a leader in the high-end audio community.

Reviews

Tom Frantzen – Stereo Editors Choice (June 2024)

“The AMP VI from Accustic Arts makes our long-standing reference power amplifier AMP II – MK4 seem almost small. 84 kilograms, three kilowatts of sine power, around 48,000 euros. But nothing but music and muscles. Awesome!”

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