Accustic Arts Power 1 Integrated 135 watt AMP

Handmade in Germany by one of the most respected names in audio, this integrated amp delivers power and finesse. Exceptional value. A cost-effective way to upgrade to a top tier audio amplifier. 

The Accustic Arts Power 1 Mk4 has been touted as  "a do it all component" which can make up for lesser quality music reproduction or equipment in your system. 

Rated 7 to be conservative as there are a few tiny marks on the faceplate as shown in the pictures. They cannot be see from a few feet away.  


From the review "Even during massive assaults of music intended to descend into inchoate chaos, it remained stoically in charge. Just so, minimalist fare came off brilliantly with micro detail and nuance ... the Power 1 Mk4 was both highly resolved and kind as though it ’amplified’ only the good (in lesser quality reproductions or equipment)".
 
There is a great review on 6 moons (they do not like links being posted in ads but it is easy to google)

Profile of the Accustic Arts Power I MK 4…

• Impactful, sonorous but not thick yet well extended bass which exhibits astonishing control and clarity.
• Fine mids which make it a delight to hear voices, guitars and assorted acoustic instruments in undistorted clarity
• Open, free and ultimately resolved treble without rawness or grain. On the very top neither overcast nor crisp but the proverbial golden mean.
• A more deep than wide stage albeit well separated.
• Pure macrodynamics – this amp can rock out.
• Brilliant microdynamics – sotto voce sounds gorgeous and complete and serves in proper contrast to the loud.
• Equally suited for hifi whisperers and bangers.
• Top-class fit, finish and tactile quality.

• Transistor integrated amp 
• Weight and dimensions: 22kg, 482 × 450 × 145mm WxDxH
• Trim: silver or black
• I/o: 3 x RCA in, 2 x XLR in, 1 x RCA out, single-wire terminals, 6.3mm headphone out
• Power output: 135/200wpc into 8/4Ω