AT5000

    

Overview

AT5000

The AT5000 power amplifier has been designed to offer true audiophile sound at a competitive price point. The design is single ended, using a valve, Schottky diodes and multiple power capacitors offering a large 44 joule capacity per channel in the power supply. The fully dual mono construction, including 2 x 300VA transformers, gives speed, dynamics and the lowest crosstalk.

Short signal paths offer low signal degradation and the outcome is a truly engaging audiophile sound with qualities one would expect only to find in higher priced amplifiers. 50W into 8ohms and 100W into 4ohms output power will be loud enough for most users and bi-amping with two AT5000’s is a cost effective upgrade. All housed in a distinctively designed aluminium case with anodised finishes.

 hi-fi+ February 2007 Reviewed by Jimmy Hughes hi-fi+_Issue_49_Astin_Trew.pdf

What Hi Fi Sound & Vision (UK) January 2007 AT1000 & AT5000 'Astin Trew - odd name, great amps' 'Smarter than the average valve as well built and finished as anything the big brands have to offer...' 'The AT1000 preamp is a slick, remote-controlled unit, with none of the excess noise or flaky behaviour found on some other valve powered units.' 'Always an entertaining listen ...Partnered properly, this pairing turns in a full bodied, dynamic performance... an entertaining listen almost regardless of recording quality... Astin Trew has managed this balance perfectly - there's enough sparkle to keep things interesting... enough authority to do justice to large scale music without sacrificing intimacy. A talented and intriguing debut.' 'VERDICT : A strong debut for Astin Trew: match [loudspeakers] carefully and you'll be impressed.'

About the Brand

Astin Trew create audiophile products that convey the emotion and passion of real music. Designed in Britain, the AT product range looks good, is built to a very high standard and is competitively priced. The AT range includes: an integrated amplifier, a preamplifier, a power amplifier, two CD players and upgrade accessories. All products match visually and fit on standard Hi-Fi support shelving. Astin Trew also make power and signal cables. The AT products have been designed to compliment each other but every product in the range can be used independently alongside other quality manufacturers' components. Astin Trew will be launching their loudspeakers and cables ranges later this year.

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