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  • dual mono reference power amplifier
  • power supply with 2 x 800VA non-noise toriod transformers, magnetical shielded and mechanical decoupled
  • 240 000µF stabilisation capacity, ultra fast response with high-grade-long-life-capacitors
  • elimination of deleterious resonances by massive aluminum braces inside, excellent torsional and longitudinal rigidity
  • no protection circuit in signal path, no relay in exit path
  • intelligent protection system with: DC-offset-control, power supply control, temperature control, overload control
  • intelligent softstart system
  • extremly short signal paths on gold plated boards, DC-coupled input stage
  • EMI-linefilter
  • user-selectable input: 2 x balanced input XLR (gold plated), 2 x unbalanced (RCA-jack gold plated and teflon isolated)
  • fully stable even below 1 ohm

  • rated power output at 8 ohms: 2 x 140 watts continuous rms power
  • rated power output at 4 ohms: 2 x 260 watts continuous rms power
  • rated power output at 2 ohms: 2 x 400 watts continuous rms power
  • rated power output at 1 ohms: 2 x 600 watts continuous rms power
  • voltage gain: 25 dB
  • bandwith: 1Hz - 250 kHz (-3 dB)
  • distorsion: < 0.007%
  • noise: 100 dB
  • slew rate: 50 V / µs
  • damping factor: >200 / 100 Hz and >200 / 10 kHz referenced to 8 ohms
  • dimensions: 17.3" x 8" x 17,3" / 44 cm x 20 cm x 40 cm
  • weight: 140 lbs. / 70 Kg incl. packaging



"The Impact performed flawlessly through a boatload of equipment and cable changes with not one hum or pop. Regardless of the type of music I played through it or whether it was loud or soft, the Impact exercised total control of my Martin-Logan Quests; not an easy task. If I had the money and could afford it, I would an Impact. At the very least, I would consider it - along with only a handful of other amps that I’ve heard anywhere - one of the best amplifiers available.

 The TIDAL Audio Impact and Preos are a wonderful combination and definitely one of the best that I’ve heard, ever. Every time I thought their performance had leveled off, along came a cable, interconnect, or speaker change that stepped the performance up even more. There’s no telling how much better the TIDAL combination could be, especially given the available choices of cables, turntables, speakers and digital front ends. You owe it to yourself, if you get the opportunity, to give the TIDAL Impact and Preos a listen."

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MOST WANTED COMPONENTS 2006 AWARD

"This quite simply is the best sounding amplifier and preamplifier that I have heard in my system. I have never been exposed to this level of musical reproduction in my listening room, or most of the other listening rooms quite honestly. Highs are open, extended and airy, while midrange voicing sounds very lifelike punctuated with low end that speaks with control and authority.
Most importantly is the way it communicates the music to the listener. There is more of that feeling of “connectedness” with the performers than I haven't experienced prior to this combos arrival. TIDAL for this reviewer represents what musical enjoyment in the home is all about."