2. amps-preamps
  3. 167225-113241

Old Amps that can still Kick Butt

Not being a believer that time necessarily = progress, I would like to offer the following example of a sonic gem that has transcended time and can totally kick butt in a modern milieu:

The Robertson 4010. I got one of these about two years ago because it was in immaculate condition, the price was so low and I was inquisitive. I hooked it up and let it warm up for a couple of days. OMG this thing was in the super amp league: Transparency to die for, slam that you couldn‘t‘ believe for for a 50W amp.. Peter Moncrieffe wasn‘t wrong in his review of this amp: this thing is in the Sterreophile Class A component category hands down. Even after all these years.

What amps have you encountered that have defied time and can still kick butt today?


128x128pesky_wabbit

Showing 5 responses by jasonbourne52

jasonbourne52's avatar
jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
I have a Robertson 4010 in my collection. I will have to get it out and hook it up in place of the Sumo Andromeda powering the DCM Time Windows (a formidable combination!).
jasonbourne52's avatar
jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
For difficult speaker loads I have a Perreaux 2150B. 340/680/920 wpc @8/4/2 ohms! This amp is sonically competitive with any of today's four and five figure amps! Typically can be found for $900!
jasonbourne52's avatar
jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
The James Bongiorno-designed Sumo Andromeda (200 wpc) is another great amp from the past! 
jasonbourne52's avatar
jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
Bedini amps! I have a 25/25 and a 150/150! Plus a Bedini preamp!
jasonbourne52's avatar
jasonbourne52
2,863 posts
 
@coffee-jerk: I have the first production BEL 1001. Serial number 0001. Bought from the original owner who got it directly from Richard Brown.
More to discover