ASR Emitter I Exclusive Version Blue World Class Ref Integrated

Arguably the finest integrated amplifier available at any price. Astonishing German engineering that has progressed over 30 years at ASR. The Emitter Exclusive amps are capability of complete lifelike, 3D sound staging with extremely low level noise floor because of their state of the Art separate power supplies including a very powerful separate battery power supply for the pre-amp section with the Exclusive model.  The noise floor is so low with this ASR system, consider the money you can save using this model ASR amp with the optional battery supply in not having to purchase another expensive interconnect (from Preamp-Amp) 2 very expensive power cords ( one for the preamp and one for the amp, possible another if you run dual mono amps) and not having to use a very expensive power conditioning system (Shunyata,Transparent et al ) to lower the noise floor.  If you add this additional cost up running a traditional Pre-amp/amp setup using a high quality noise reduction power supply component you would have to spend an extra $7000+ in Power cords, interconnect and Shunyata power conditioner to obtain the same level performance of this ASR System without this additional cost. Hearing is believing.  I have used numerous combinations of separate pre-amps and power amps along with SS v. tubes and overall this is the finest sounding and lifelike amp I have ever owned.  ASR gives you the best of both worlds using ultra high end SS amps along with a midrange that is to die for similar to the best SET amps available on the market. There is really nothing quite like it. Ultra high speed transients yet totally liquid and organic midrange and instrument voices. Plenty of power to drive most any difficult speaker.  This is the most recent version of this astonishing Emitter I Exclusive Version Blue Amp made in 2012. In Mint condition with no scratches or dents. Like new condition.  This year amp has the more powerful instant power combinations from the power supply and battery supply systems. There is a big difference if you buy an older version of these amps as to instant power reserves and transparency. Look at the specs! These come in three heavy boxes so I would recommend freight service for shipping.  Specs below. There are both US and European reviews of this amp over the years. Make sure you understand the difference between older versions and newer versions of these wonder amps and instant power reserves. They all sound very good however, the newer versions are a significant upgrade as to performance and bandwidth.  This version has the gold boards and upgraded power supply and power reserves.  This newer version has twice the power reserves then older models which makes a huge difference in bass and transparency: Emitter I Excl Akku  Input 16v  513.680 uF  Driver 80V  41.880 uF  Output 63V  401.200 uF  Control 12V  77.680 uF  TOTAL uF Reserve POWER : 1,003,440uF (Double uF from older models!)  Specifications :  Output Power (8/4/2 ohms) : 2 x 160 | 2 x 290 | 2 x 520  Frequency range : 1-100,000 Hz with +/-1dB, 20-20,000 Hz +/- 0.2 dB  S / N Ratio at line input : > 88 dB  Rise time : 600  Inputs / Outputs : 5 x high level inputs (RCA)  1 x balanced input with selectable impedance (XLR)  1 x direct input (RCA)  1 x tape outputs (RCA)  Transformers : 2 x 700 VA  Power consumption : In Standby, 10 VA | Energy mode, 50 VA | Full power, 120 VA  Power Supply : Separate power supply with Magic cord (1.5M) included  Dimensions (W x D x H) : 16.5" x 16.5" x 7" (Main unit)  18" x 13" x 6" (Power supply)  18" x 13" x 6" (Optional battery power supply "akku")  Weight : 49 lbs (Main unit)  71 lbs (Power supply)  57 lbs (Optional battery power supply unit "akku")  Options :  Battery power supply : Emitter I Exclusive can accept a separate battery PSU (akku)  Version Blue : Blue LED's & blue display, engraving 'Version Blue', solid brass feet in Chrome. Silver or Black heatsinks  Elektroylyt-capacitors : Higher voltage from 63V to 80V for EMT I Exclusive with “akku”  WBT connectors (package) : Silver or copper connectors and speaker binding posts  XLR connectors in Silver : XLR connectors with massive pure silver contact  Extra inputs : 7th high level input (RCA)  Dedicated Home Theater bypass input (RCA)  Sub-Out/Pre out  Rhodium fuses : High grade Rhodium fuses for power supply & battery PSU  Umbilical cords : Available in 1/M increments to allow for PSU placement in the basement or a separate room *Purchase with confidence from long time Audiogon member with over 18 years of perfect feedback. **Shipping would be 3 boxes double boxed. 150lbs+ in total. ***PayPal +3% ****Certified Bank Check or Bank Wire Funds transfer preferred.