XA POWER
Sound needs to be experienced. But until then, the sound of the XA POWER amplifier can easily be anticipated. You just need to have a look at the amplifier. There is this power. Tangible in the massive materials the heavy casting the strong handles the uncompromising outline. And nothing is for show. Everything has its function. No redundant controls no gadgets no ballast. But rather the visual conclusion of the technological clean-up. Naturalness and strength. The XA series sounds as it looks and thus it exactly follows up on the Avantgarde Acoustic promise: Purity meets Performance.
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Overview
Technical data do not always allow statements on the sound effect. But they provide information about the care an amplifier has been developed with:
XA POWER
- 2 x 150 Watt (@ 8 Ohm)
- 1 x 300 Watt (@ 8 Ohm) MONO bridged
- 500 VA toroidal transformer
- 'Zero feedback' circuit design
- LC filter stages for primary & secondary voltages
- Line input: 1 x XLR
- Line output: 1 x XLR (through-put)
- Mono bridgeable (adaptor cable)
- Individualised front parts: silver/black anodized, lacquered, veneered
- 2-part aluminium cast chassis (42.5 kg)
- Particular specifications for High Impedance Avantgarde speakers:
- 2 x 67 Watt (@ 18 Ohm)
- 1 x 135 Watt (@ 18 Ohm) MONO bridged
- CLASS-A power (@ 18 Ohms): 2 x 3.5 Watts (stereo), 2 x 7 Watt (mono)
Electronic circuitry
Electronic circuitry
| DC-Flow circuit (patent pend.) | yes |
| Electronic volume control switch (patent pend.) |
- |
| Single ended pure Class A output stage | - |
| Zero feedback | yes |
| Filter capacitors | 240.000 μF |
| Primary DC-offset filter | yes |
| Primary and secondary LC filter stage | yes |
| Active electronic voltage regulation secondary |
yes |
Inputs / outputs
Inputs / outputs
| Symmetrical inputs | 1 |
| Symmetrical inputs | 1 (throughput) |
| Input impedance | 10 kOhm |
| Trigger (DC voltage) | 1 x 12V input, 1 x 12V output |
Chassis and finishes
Chassis and finishes
| Outer unibody aluminium chassis with heatsinks |
18.5 kg |
| Inner unibody aluminium core | 9,8 kg |
| Chassis | black powder coated |
| Upper and lower brackets | black or silver anodized |
| Handles | black or silver anodized |
| Command bar | black or silver anodized |
| Frontpanel | -black or silver anodized -wooden veener -high gloss lacquer finish |
Dimensions / weight
Dimensions / weight
| Width x Height x Depth | 484.5 x 190.0 x 486.0 mm |
| Weight | 42.5 kg |
Official Galleries | Customer Galleries
Individualisation
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Test Reviews
HI-FI & HI-VI TAIWAN REVIEWS THE XA SERIES
The new XA amplifier gets an excellent review by Hi-FI & HI-VI Monthly magazine in Taiwan. Its innovative technology, build quality, price and most of all the sound is honored with a highly recommended BEST BUY certification.
Der XA Verstärker bekommt aufgrund der innovativen Technologie, Verarbeitungsqualität, Preis und insbesondere seinem Klang ein dicke BEST BUY Empfehlung.
SIXMOONS.COM REVIEWS THE AVANTGARDE XA SERIES
A very comprehensive and detailled review by Mr. Wojciech Pacula is beeing published by famous SixMoons.com website.
Ein sehr ausführlicher Testbericht von Herrn Wojciech Pacula wurde in dem einflussreichen High End Audio Magazin SixMoon.com veröffentlicht.
XA AMPLIFIER IS NEW REFERENCE AMPLIFIER
Transparence and innovation, this is the header of a fantastic review by Haute Fidelite magazin in France. The XA amplifier becomes the new reference!
Transparenz and Innovation, das ist die Überschrift eines genialen Tests des Haute Fidelite Magazins aus Frankreich. Die XA Serie wird neue Referenz!
CHIEF EDITOR IN HONGKONG IS BLOWN AWAY
The current issue of Audiotechnique magazine in Hongkong features a very long cover story review of the XA amplfiier. Chief editor Lincoln Cheng is impressed.
Die XA serie ist die Titelstory der neuen Ausgabe des Audiotechnique Magazins in Hongkong. Chef Redakteur Lincoln Cheng ist begeistert.
PROBABLY ONE OF THE BEST AMPS IN THE WORLD
20 categories! And 20 times a score of 100%. The XA amplifier gets an amazing test by Audio Art magazine in Taiwan.
20 Kategorien! Und 20 mal eine Bewertung von 100%. The XA Verstärker bekommt einen schlichtweg "Wahnsinns-Test" durch das Audio Art Magazin in Taiwan.
LUXURY GOODS ARE LUXURY GOODS FOR A REASON
I think that the amazing presentation of reverberations, acoustic ambiance and so on, as these were shown in a very distinct, strong way are credited to remarkable selectivity offered by this device and its impressive resolution, too. Obviously Matthias managed to achieve a perfect balance between these two attributes, as there is clarity and depth to the sound and all that without it being super-detailed. (HIGH FIDELITY, Wojciech Pacuła, POLEN)
OUTSTANDING KNOWHOW AND QUALITY STANDARDS
The first test review of the brand new XA series was published by the German FAZ magazine. Technology specialist Dr. Lignau was impressed: "With the XA series Avantgarde has rethought amplification technology from the very beginning. The knowhow and quality standards during developement and production are outstanding. The S-class among audio amplifiers." (FAZ, Dr. G. Lignau, GERMANY)
Awards
BEST SOUND OF THE SHOW AWARD POLAND, 2012
Avantgarde Acoustics Duo Grosso and XA Series amplficiation were honored with the BEST SOUND OF THE SHOW AWARD 2012 by the High Fidelity magazine, Poland.
AMPLIFIER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012
Avantgarde Acoustic XA Series preamplifier was honored with the BEST PREAMPLIFIER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012 by the 21hifi.com magazine, China. The nomination was being ...
DDC YEARBOOK 2012 FEATURES AVANTGARDE ACOUSTIC
'Good Design', the yearbook 2012 of the DDC (German Designer Club) spreads the message of design excellence. Avantgarde Acoustic's XA series is featured for its 'Excellence ...
GOLD SHOW AWARD FOR XA AMPLIFIERS
AV Showrooms online magazine granted the GOLD SHOW AWARD for BEST NEW PRODUCT at CES 2012 in Las Vegas to our XA amplifiers.
Purity meets Performance
The question will come. At the latest at the sight of a DUO GROSSO in "Tourmaline Vivid Black". Or a TRIO CLASSICO with BASSHORN. Perhaps also when reading enthusiastic expressions from customers and experts. What's so special about Avantgarde Acoustic?
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