Is this a Class D design, since it runs so cool ? I remain skeptical of this type of operation!
Perla Audio + Focal!
More people need to know about Perla Audio, their Signature 50 integrated is massively underrated.
I went on a hunt for an integrated amp for my Sopra 2's and listened to many of the well known brands in HIFI (Pass int 60, ARC, Simaudio, AVM) as well as some separates and cheaper integrateds from NAD, Peachtree, etc. and the Perla came away the hands down winner.
It does pretty much everything right: stunning clarity, big 3D soundstage, unreal image specificity and density, and most importantly rich tone and timbre to go along with the airy presentation.
Need an amp with liquidity and a sweet top end for the beryllium tweeter? This is the one.
There's been a few reviews for them at TAS, HTR, and CA but I don't see them mentioned much here.
It almost feels like there's new Tech or something at play here. Its a Class AB amp that idles at 5W and runs cool to the touch. It really makes these 100 pound heat sink behemoths look antiquated in comparison.
Any other Perla owners out there?
For the first time in a long time I feel no desire to kick the tires on other electronics.
I went on a hunt for an integrated amp for my Sopra 2's and listened to many of the well known brands in HIFI (Pass int 60, ARC, Simaudio, AVM) as well as some separates and cheaper integrateds from NAD, Peachtree, etc. and the Perla came away the hands down winner.
It does pretty much everything right: stunning clarity, big 3D soundstage, unreal image specificity and density, and most importantly rich tone and timbre to go along with the airy presentation.
Need an amp with liquidity and a sweet top end for the beryllium tweeter? This is the one.
There's been a few reviews for them at TAS, HTR, and CA but I don't see them mentioned much here.
It almost feels like there's new Tech or something at play here. Its a Class AB amp that idles at 5W and runs cool to the touch. It really makes these 100 pound heat sink behemoths look antiquated in comparison.
Any other Perla owners out there?
For the first time in a long time I feel no desire to kick the tires on other electronics.
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https://www.computeraudiophile.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/best-of-the-year-perla-audio/ The write up is for the separates based on the same design. I havent heard the Vinnie Rossi but have always admired it from afar. It looks really good and like the modularity and options. It seems the Perla would have just a bit more grunt. Would be an interesting comparison for sure. |
Glad you're enjoying alta! I don't know how exactly they're doing it, but a handful of companies like Pass and Perla have really taken solid state amplification to new heights lately. My experience is limited but I feel like they are bringing performance that used to be in the stratosphere to under $10,000 components. |