I just talked to Boulder today, and inquired about the 850. The 850 is slated for first article (for demo?) this summer. Rated at 150 Watts I was told, $6000 each. The electronics are mostly done, and the focus right now is on the packaging/case. It appears that their goal is to deliver an amp that has most the sonic qualities of the 1050, but at significantly less cost (so a lower cost case). At $6k this is a monoblock for the high-end masses rather than just the rarified hyper high-end folks. Certainly not inexpensive, but just the ticket for those of us lusting for the sound of a Boulder amp - now it just might be in reach! Very exciting.
