Bladelius Ymer power amp - any experiences..???

This amplifier is so powerfull, transparant and musical which I didn't hear before. It drives my difficult Marten Coltranes without problems. Most big amplifiers with such power are not so intimate, but not the Ymer! For me this is a keeper.

Thanx Mu6 for resurecting this topic after more than a year... Meanwhile I became owner of Krell Evo 400 pair of monoblocks, so the Bladelius Ymer is not longer a subject of active inquiery for me. Nevertheless, it could be great to know something more about this undoubtedly very intriguing power amp.

Hi I've read in a thread that you contributed to that you heard the Bladelius Ymer up against a Rowland 625, could you please tell me a bit more about what you heard and how you rate the amp against the Krell evo ?
Im asking as I have the chance to buy a Ymer / Saga combo at a heavily discounted price my other option is a pair of Krell Evo600s.
Many thanks Neil

Hi Neil,

Given big price difference (in terms of brand new purchase, Ymer + Saga combo should costs approx. as one single block Evo-600), I'd say Bladelius may be the smarter choice... assuming you're not a cost-no-object boat saylor...

It depends on speakers and room size as well. BTW, Krell Evos will demand appropriate level of preamp, which would likely rise the price difference up to 3:1. Too much...

BTW, it also depends on your destination. For Europian buyers nowadays (weak euro, at 1,21 or so), Krell is even more costly. In USA, things may look better for Krell option.

Hi,
Would anyone here have compared the Viola Cadenza/Symphony with the Bladelius Saga/Ymer?
Thanks.

Hi many thanks for speedy reply I have bought the Bladelius Saga pre amp and Ymer power amp it was just to good a deal to miss at 45% of retail price it's ex demo and in mint condition.

Best regards Neil

Great! Congratulations Neil, this sounds like a no-brainer purchase... Saga plus Ymer for, I guess, well below 10000Eu.

It could be great if you share with us some impressions soundwise.

Thanx in advance

Many years ago I chose an Advantage (Bladelius) S250 over the Krell that I compared it with. All driven with BAT pre-amps. It was an excellent power amp which I subsequently upgraded to Bladelius Grendel and finally Bladelius Ymer. Each was a substantial improvement over its predecessor, particularly the Ymer. With over 4kw of power available the way it can grip and control a speaker is awesome. Bass has incredible  drive and speed. At the same time it has a delicate touch, retaining texture and intimacy that can bring music alive in a very natural way. I hope that you enjoyed yours Neil!
I am very surprised that Bladelius has not marketed their products more strongly outside Sweden, so I'm afraid the Ymer is rarely available on the second hand market.

They for some reason never penetrated the US market. Michael Bladelius was hired by Nelson Pass when he was running Threshold. One of Michaels designs was the Forte 4A 50 wpc Class A amp.I owned one, a big regret that I sold it. He also worked with the guys that run CODA audio. I purchased a pair of Threshold T-50's from a former employee at Threshold. He had Michael modify both amps into Class A mono blocks. Still have them. His name are written on the back of both amps. It would be nice to see him getting a US distributor.

(((One of Michael's designs was the Forte 4A 50 wpc Class A amp.I owned one, a big regret that I sold it.)))I also heard that amp years ago driving a pair of little Vandersteen 1 Cs playing Bach Toccata in Fugue with amazing tonal quality and overtones. Best JohnnyR

Very Interesting, particularly  getting Michael to modify those amps into Class A mono blocks. I think that the Ymer itself is pure class A for the first 45w.

He also after leaving Threshold/Forte designed for Classe and Primare audio. These Thresholds are one of a kind. The balanced circuits were taken out and each amp has 20 bipolar transistors in parallel. They run hot and do suck up a lot of electricity. The clarity is incredible. Almost like taking a veil over the sound. 

Only just come across the Ymer power amp another one for me to consider.
Will be researching it further to compare with the 402 Evo amp which is on my list