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REVIEW: Marsh Sound Design A400S Amplifier (SS)

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Model: A400S
Category: Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $2,000
Description: 200 wpc., solid state, fully balanced
Manufacturer URL: Marsh Sound Design
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Review by Jack D II on July 02, 2010 at 18:18:40
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I've had the A400 for about 8 years. It's been used with C-J PFR preamp and a C-J CT 5 pre amp. It replaced an Electrocompaniet 100/channel amp and has been used with Dunlavy SC IV speakers which are relatively efficient but require lots of current in a couple of places. Robert Green in TAS has said that this amp is as good as can be had regardless of what is spent and I agree. Its most outstanding characteristics are neutrality, clarity and crispness. It is not bright unless the music/recording requires it but gives a clear impression of precision reporting. Very easy to listen to for long sessions. I've had no problems with it though it is played on average 2 hours a day. Without doubt one of the best bargains in the high-end field.


Product Weakness: Too cheap for its own good.
Product Strengths: Clarity, crispness and ease.


Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Marsh Sound Design A400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad-Johnson CT 5
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Nottingham 294 w.294 arm
Speakers: Dunlavy SC IVs
Cables/Interconnects: Kimber Hero and Harmonic Tech Prosilway II
Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, classical, rock
Room Size (LxWxH): 18 x 16 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: carpet
Time Period/Length of Audition: approx 8 years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Shunyata and Monster 3500
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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Topic - REVIEW: Marsh Sound Design A400S Amplifier (SS) - Jack D II 18:18:39 07/2/10 ( 0)