Merrill Audio ELEMENT 118 Munich High End Show Atrium 4.2 E226 Room.

Element 118 • Monoblock Power Amplifiers.

This crowning achievement took more than 4 years of research, the use of the very latest technology, meticulous engineering and the finest materials available to materialize as a ground breaking, viable product. Using Merrill Audio’s proprietary ZXOL design, the new ELEMENT series of Power Amplifiers are an order of magnitude better in every sonic character than any Merrill Audio’s previous amplifiers. The ELEMENT series Power Amplifiers are simply like no other. (and)

 

A great many new technologies are used in the new ELEMENT series, code name Project Oganesson.  This is named after the Oganesson element – the latest Atomic element added to the periodic table, OG with atomic number 118. The ELEMENT series of Amplifiers will start with the no holds barred  ELEMENT 118, as in Og 118, and continue with the ELEMENT 116, and the ELEMENT 114 (which) with each of them (will) inheriting the ZXOL technology and the attendant advances in audio reproduction.

 

Using (a) Merrill Audio’s proprietary zero feedback, open loop design, code named ZXOL, the ELEMENT family of Power amplifiers will reveal a multitude of details available and provide the fastest response. The open loop design takes advantage of the very latest exotic transistor technology using Gallium Nitride. To extract and maintain this level of speed accuracy and provide vast amounts of detail of the musical reproduction, required a circuit board that has almost all of its parasitic inductance and capacitance reduced to a near zero level.  Using expertise developed over a decade, (the) newly developed, (extra special) unique circuit boards were implemented. (and) Additionally, a unique pure copper onboard heatsink (for)a capability of very fast thermal transfer and stability was conceived. The combination of the pure copper heatsink, the power supply, and amplifier weighs a hefty 16 pounds. Only the finest 0.1% tolerance components were used. Even the wire is a specially selected silver plated OFC Teflon sleeved wire.

 

Live music has (both) immediacy and power. Both require that the power supply of a power amplifier (to) performs as an unlimited, immediate energy resource.  Merrill Audio uses an LLC design for its power supply where a custom built transformer is designed as a precision inductor. With this design the power supply is capable of practically fulfilling an instantaneous(ly) supply any current demand. 

 

This combination results is the most revealing, fastest, and exciting music reproduction you will hear, (and will simply draw) drawing you emotionally into the music with its unprecedented realism, emerging from a black, ultra-quiet background.

 

All this is packaged in the ELEMENT 118 Power Amplifier Monoblocks.  Beautifully engineered chassis that is accented with Rose Gold Acoustical Dampers and faceplate. A touch screen for ease of use and information is provided on the front. Clearly a product for your ears and your eyes.

 

The ELEMENT 118 Power Amplifier Monoblocks, have a huge reserve of power for extended transients, capable of delivering (very)exceptionally musical 400 watts into 8 ohms, 800 watts into 4 ohms and 1,600 watts into 2 ohms.  Dual pure copper WBT speaker binding posts provide easy bi-wiring. 20A IEC AC inlet is used for a tight, rigid connection (with) accommodating heavy power cords with ease.

 

Balanced XLR connectors from Cardas Audio are provided for the input signal connections.

 

The ELEMENT 118 Power Amplifier Monoblocks are Acoustically isolated on Stainless Steel Outriggers on GAIA footers from Isoacoustics.

 

(See) Explore the World premiere of the ELEMENT 118 Power Amplifier Monoblocks, from Merrill Audio at the Munich High End Show Atrium 4.2 E226 Room. They are priced at $36,000 

 

Feel the emotion so deep it will touch your soul.

 

About Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC

 

Merrill Audio Advanced Technology Labs, LLC designs ultra-high end equipment that has been the forefront of technology since its inception in 2011. Merrill Audio, based in New Jersey, USA, is known for their excellence in Audio reproduction, using advanced techniques and technologies.

Specifications of Element 118 • Monoblocks:

S/N:  110dB                 

Gain:  26db

Power rating:
400   watts into 8ohms

800   watts into 4 ohms

1600 watts into 2 ohms

Speaker Terminals:          
Dual pairs of posts for bi-wiring

WBT - 0702.12 Platinum Plated

Accepts Bananas, spades or wire.

Input:                               
XLR Balanced input, Cardas XLR

Power AC:                      
20A AC inlet, Furutech Rodhium Plated inlet

Remote:                         
12V trigger, 3.5m, 20mA

Footers:                          
Stainless Steel Outrigger

GAiA III from Isoacoustics

Size:                               

350mm (13.7”) W x 220mm   (8.7”) H x 495  (20.4”) D without outriggers

460mm (18.1”) W x 275mm (10.8”) H x 495mm (20.4”) D with outriggers

Shipping size:                 
610mm (24”)  W x 355mm (14”) H x 610mm (24”)  D

Weight:                           
30kg (60lbs)

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