New Shanling SLM-A40MKII Class A amp review

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Dear folks,
since one week I run the new released SLM-A40MKII class A amp.
I am a great Musical Fidelity fan over the last 10 years but I am really impressed with the nice performance from this amp.
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Specs:
SLM-A40mkII
lmproved circuit base on SLM-A40 model,it will
acord with the wide frequency band of SACD input
Six pairs of K1529/J200(180V/10A/150W)Power module
2x50W/8ohm(Class A)
PCM CS8420/PCM1738/44.1/48/96KHz/24bit
PCM receive system for digital signal(CS8420 upsampling chip and PCM1738DAC),it
will make the D/A conversion automatic from the 44.1/48/96KHz/24bit PCM signal
to 96KHz/24bit.
PGA2311 volume control with high precision
Full remote control function the input signals switch by Relay(five Analog channels,one optical and one coaxial signal input).
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The build quality is outstandig with his 36 lbs.
Out of the box this unit looks impressive, photos do not do this amp justice. It took a week of regular listening to break this amp in.
The amp is superb, with plenty of power and a natural precision that does not fade as the volume is increased to very high levels. It works well with all types of music.
I use the amp with some B&W CDM-1SE and the bass is much better than my other rotel Pre and power amp setup or my old Musical Fidelity.
I also tryed to listen to my NHT 2,5i speakers biamped together with 2 NHT SA3 amps the sound was so dynamic and full.
I highly recommed giving this amp a try if you are looking
for a good itegrated amp with a warm class A sound for around
1000 US.
the goods:
build like a tank
integrated DAC with digital input
High-End heavy alu remote control
outstanding binding post`s
High End power cord
sweet detailed, warm sound
the bad:
no pre-outs
no tape in
no phono input
Info:
http://shanling.com/SLM-A40MKII.htm
look at the pictures but keep in mind in the real world it looks much better.
Greetings
Loomes

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Topic - New Shanling SLM-A40MKII Class A amp review - Loomes 05:31:00 07/25/03 (0)

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