Audio Note P2 Amplifier
Best valve amplifier for audiophiles seeking pure, realistic musical reproduction.
This amplifier prioritizes pure, organic musicality over clinical precision, making it a masterclass in valve-driven realism. While its discontinued status requires hunting for a pre-owned unit, the reward is a rare, lifelike soundstage that modern, mass-produced gear simply fails to replicate.
$2624.00
Who it's for
- Audiophiles prioritizing emotional engagement and natural sound over clinical precision
- Listeners seeking long-term reliability and easy, professional-grade servicing
- Owners of standard-efficiency speakers needing more power than single-ended designs
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers comparing costs against high-power solid-state alternatives
- Users unwilling to manage ongoing tube maintenance and heat dissipation
- Listeners wanting a plug-and-play solution without complex system matching
Performance breakdown
Sonic Fidelity
Pure Class A circuitry delivers an exceptionally transparent and lifelike musical presentation.
Component Quality
Custom-designed output transformers and tinfoil capacitors ensure premium signal integrity.
Build Robustness
Heavy-duty metal chassis construction provides a stable, vibration-resistant foundation for internal valves.
Dynamic Range
Delivers nuanced, expressive soundscapes that capture the full emotional weight of recordings.
System Versatility
Flexible impedance settings accommodate a wide range of high-fidelity speaker pairings.
Maintenance Requirements
Valve-based architecture necessitates periodic tube replacements to maintain peak sonic performance.
Key Specs
Type
Power Amplifier
Class
Pure Class A
Tube Type
Push-pull or Single Ended operation
Valve Complement PP
2 x ECC82, 2 x ECC83, 4 x 6L6G
Unit Weight
17 kg
Unit Dimensions
140mm (h) x 295mm (w) x 450mm (d)
Mains Input
AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz
Max. Power Consumption
100 Watts (PP) / 90 Watts (SE)
Output Power
5W-30W into 8 Ohms
Output Power
5W-30W into 4 Ohms
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