Merrili Audio Element 116 mono block (45% off retail)

This ad is for one pair of Merrill Element 116 mono block amplifiers. They were traded in from the original owner and they are in excellent condition. We did a class D shootout about six months ago with 11 different class D amplifiers. and the 116 Elements were definitely among the very amplifiers regardless of their class in the world. The Elements were better than other class D amplifiers because they produced harmonics almost like a SET amplifier. We also have a nice set of Cary 805 anniversary edition amplifiers in stock and we've done some direct comparisons to the Elements. I would say if you're looking for
the very best of class D that sounds very tube like and you are tired of lugging around those other massive amplifiers than these are the amplifiers for you. They run super cool and are extremely easy to lift. Directly compared to the previous Merrill Veritas mono blocks by a Veritas owner;Thank you for lending them to me for a few days. I had the opportunity of spending the better part of 2 days listening to them and switching back and forth with the Veritas. I took notes, I am planning to write a review… My general impression is WOA! Honestly, they leave the Veritas in the dust. I wont say that in the review of course. The Veritas are great amps and these cost 2ice as much. But there really is no comparison other than the ELEMENT 116 take all of the good qualities of the Veritas and run with them. The metaphor that comes to to mind is this: Imagine the sound image is a relief sculpture. With the Veritas, the
image is chiseled with delicacy and finesse. You “see" (hear) all of the details and perceive all of the textures and tones, specially if you focus your attention on any of these qualities. With the ELEMENT 116 Power Amplifiers, the image, its details, textures and tones are even more fine and clear, but, more pointedly, the background from where the images emerge is farther back, more recessed and thus the figures and their contour and placement in the scene is
way more evident without effort. So if with the Veritas YOU COULD PERCEIVE THNGS IF YOU PLACED YOU ATTENTION ON THEM, with the ELEMENT 116 Power
Amplifiers, it is almost impossible to miss them. From the Merrill Website; The Element 116 Power Amplifier Monoblocks were engineered with 360 degree integration in
mind. This process involved evaluating all factors that contribute to the maximization of sonic performance and then selecting those aspects that will accomplish that goal most effectively, without losing sight of unnecessary cost
considerations. Only the highest quality components were selected regardless of the application. For the chassis Solid Stainless Steel Outriggers were chosen to provide stable weight distribution and vibration control, while GAIA III Footers by IsoAcoustics provide isolation and absorption from the ground plane. Along with the platform isolation, the chassis is designed to minimize external sound
vibration disturbances using midpoint diffusers and stabilizers. The Chassis is executed in a very tasteful nickel and Rose Gold. It is plated rather than anodized since plating is a softer, more absorbent material. The Element
116 Power amplifier Mono blocks use the top of the line Speaker Binding Posts from WBT featuring direct copper posts that will conveniently accommodate spades, bananas and bare wire. These components are the latest designs from WBT and have been engineered for the best sound. It has been firmly established that the quality of AC power connections is a very important consideration. With that priority in mind, the highly regarded Furutech Rhodium
Plated 20A IEC AC power inlets were selected for the Element 116 Power Amplifier Mono blocks since the tightest connection is achieved by the more robust 20 AMP IEC connector. This heavy duty connector will grip a weighty AC
power cord more firmly to establish an electrically solid connection, and is available as an industry standard.Internally the Element 116 Power Amplifier Mono block PCB boards are manufactured to the highest excellence available and further engineered for sustaining a most stable temperature distribution. Using 8 pounds of pure copper per mono block, the highly refined heat distribution system maintains a steady temperature environment on the PCB boards, a condition absolutely essential for linear
operation. The element 116 Power Amplifier Mono blocks only use stranded wire that is OFC, silver plated and sleeved in Teflon and was selected for its low parasitic impedance
and dielectric characteristics. High Gauge wire is the norm throughout and every audio signal path is hand soldered to provide the purest possible connection. Several reviews;https://merrillaudio.net/element-116-power-amplifier-monoblocks. We have all the original packaging and original
owners manual. They come in two separate boxes and shipping will be $150 anywhere in Canada or the USA. Local pickup also available, Bob 519-619-9924 We only except WIRE TRANSFER directly into our business account for payment.