What's about EDGE Audio ?

I had to replace the batteries in my Edge Sig 1.1 SE preamp last summer and their new location is outside Detroit I believe. The original founders have sold but they are very much in business and can service all Edge equipment. They were extremely helpful when I spoke to them. I also have an NL 12.1 amp and its an excellent sounding hi power amp. Also owned a G2 preamp and G8 power and was very happy with the sound quality. The store where I purchased the Edge was a new outfit at the time and they were trying out a lot of very nice expensive gear we often only get to read about. The Edge amp was one of the favorites and one they decided to keep as a line.

I have had no reliability issues with my 12.1 and its my understanding from Edge that they have never had to replace one to date. The new company has gone to a different type of circut but is able to service any Edge product if required. I spoke them to find out details to replace the batteries in my Sig 1.1 SE preamp.

The new Edge amps 12.2 series do not use the laser biasing technology of the 12.1 and earlier models. The new owners are not associated with Norbert and Maker (I think thats right) who started Edge and ran it out of Florida. The article I read which was a review of the new 10.2 went over the change briefly. Edge has indictaed they have experience no problems with the laser bias and when I spokw ro Edge about my Sig 1.1 SE preamp they indicated they could service any model. I have experienced no problems with my Edge products and think thsy sound fantastic. I am currently running my Edge amp with an Allnic L-3000 tube preamp (since last Sept) and think it sounds better than the Edge combo. I love what a good tube pre brings to the table. I do not know th production date of the various models but as long as it is in good shape I would not worry too much. I have had mine since 2006-constant use and no issues.

Just a quick follow up. The only issue I noticed at first was very limited ability to increase the volume particularly with CD. Very loud quickly with an impact on balance at low levels. I found this interesting since both the Edge and Allnic had about 20db of gain. I at first returned the Allnic because I felt this was a significant limiting factor. Decided to have the 14db gain transformer option change made and have been very happy since.