Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Audiosource 7 T Amplifier (SS) by svisner

Model:	7 T
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	299
Description:	Class T Power Amplifier
Manufacturer URL:	Audiosource

Review by svisner on December 11, 2007 at 19:58:13
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for the 7 T

I purchased an Audiosource 7 T amplifier after becoming interest in the Class T technology. At $299 (via eBay), I felt the investment was minimal and worth an experiment. I'm using the amplifier to power a JMLab Cobalt center speaker and Ohm SB4A subwoofer. I wanted a fairly powerful amplifier, both for the subwoofer and to provide more headroom/dynamics for dialog on the Cobalt.

I find the amplifier quiet, detailed, and with a good deal of dynamic range. I also find the sound uncolored. Since I'm not using the amplifier for two-channel reproduction, I haven't judge its imaging. I also think the amplifier has fairly good micro-dynamics, handling soft passages as well as louder ones. The amplifier seems free of graininess or glare, and it integrates well with my Cary P7 home theater controller.

Product Weakness:	Unit is not longer available apart from NOS (and possibly used).
Product Strengths:	Quiet, powerful, detailed, uncolored.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Audiosource 7 T
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Cary P7
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Oppo DV-981HD
Speakers: JM Cobalt, Ohm SB4A
Cables/Interconnects: Kimber
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical, Jazz, cinema
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Tripplite Isolation
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

Amplifier:	Audiosource 7 T
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Cary P7
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Oppo DV-981HD
Speakers:	JM Cobalt, Ohm SB4A
Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Jazz, cinema
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Tripplite Isolation
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner