ELECTROCOMPANIET AMPLIWIRE 180

Second-hand, in good condition, supplied with their original package.

The Electrocompaniet AW 180 monaural power amplifier represents the pinnacle of sound reproduction, a must-have reference for record producers, sound engineers, audiophiles, and critics seeking absolute fidelity to the original recording. Thanks to the FTT (Floating Transformer Technology), capable of delivering twice the current of a traditional power supply, the AW 180 ensures extraordinary dynamic performance and impeccable driving capability even with particularly demanding speakers. The dual mono construction, with a dedicated power supply for each channel, guarantees superior sound quality, offering exceptional control and precision.

The amplifier features a modern, minimalist design characterized by a sturdy perspex front panel without handles and a power indicator positioned at the top. The rear panel houses the power switch, input and output connectors, with a balanced XLR input easily adaptable to RCA inputs via a dedicated adapter. Additionally, the balanced connection allows bridge mode operation with multiple amplifiers, multiplying available power up to four times and enabling top-level bi-amping or bridged configurations.

The AW 180 delivers 250 watts into 8 ohms, increasing up to 625 watts into 2 ohms, thanks to a Class AB push-pull output stage with bipolar transistors, maintaining Class A bias for the first 7 watts, resulting in an extremely clean and natural sound. The combination of cutting-edge components and the FTT power supply enables this amplifier to reproduce every detail with stunning clarity and create a wide, deep three-dimensional soundstage where the listener feels fully immersed.

Each unit is entirely designed, manufactured, and assembled in Norway at Electrocompaniet’s advanced facilities, where every stage of production is rigorously controlled to ensure the highest level of quality and reliability. The AW 180 is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and extensive technical experience, making this monaural amplifier a unique product in the High-End market, capable of captivating anyone fortunate enough to hear it and elevating the listening experience.

Technical specifications:

• Output impedance (20 Hz - 20 kHz): < 0.008 ohm
• RCA input impedance (single-ended): 220 kohm
• XLR input impedance (balanced): 110 kohm
• Input sensitivity for rated output: 1 V
• Maximum peak current: > 100 A
• THD (measured at 1 kHz, half power, 8 W): < 0.001 %
• THD (measured at 1 kHz, -1 dB, 8 W): < 0.001 %
• Noise (measured with inputs shorted): 400 Hz - 30 kHz: 90 µV; 10 Hz - 30 kHz: 100 µV
• Rated output power: 8 ohm: 250 W; 4 ohm: 380 W; 2 ohm: 625 W
• Power consumption (no load or signal): 115 W
• Dimensions: Width: 215 mm; Depth: 470 mm; Height: 288 mm
• Weight: 22 kg