Electrocompaniet AW 800 M Nemo 2

AW 800 M REFERENCE MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER The AW 800 M is Electrocompaniet’s brand-new flagship power amplifier. It replaces the legendary AW 600 NEMO as our most powerful monoblock power amplifier. The amplifier showcases an updated, yet unmistakable and distinctive Electrocompaniet design that is a perfect match for all current and legacy Electrocompaniet products. A UNIQUE SOUND SIGNATURE The amazing sonic performance of Electrocompaniet is significantly improved in the AW 800 M. The AW 800 M accomplishes this whilst at the same time manages to keep the unique design philosophy and signature sound, for which the company is renowned around the world. We are confident that from the first note of any familiar recording, you will be captivated by the AW 800 M and by the musical enjoyment it will give you. THE ALL-NEW REFERENCE POWER AMPLIFIER COMPLETELY RE-ENGINEERED MECHANICALLY AND ELECTRONICALLY. POWER AMPLIFIER RE-DESIGNED The AW 800 M encompasses the Electrocompaniet direct coupled high open loop bandwidth topology, further enhanced with high slew-rate and very high bandwidth amplifier stages. In addition, a brand-new output stage is designed that heavily shields the input and driver stages from the load and makes the output extremely stiff and unaffected by the connected load. This has the added benefit of significantly simplifying the workload of the already gently working feedback system and thus provides vanishingly low distortion figures. POWER SUPPLY HEAVILY UPDATED To feed the output stage the power supply is heavily updated and now has a total of 210000 uF supply filtering. Mains power input is DC and RF filtered. The twin toroidal, wire gauge upgraded transformers are magnetically and electrostatically shielded to keep any noise from intruding. The internal ground reference has been vastly over dimensioned and kept fully free of rectifying and output currents. The result is a very clean, noise free output signal regardless of output power, providing a very stable sound stage with the blackest background possible at any sound level. FUNCTIONAL UPDATES MONO, STEREO AND BI-AMP­ING OPERATING MODES An intriguing new attribute of the AW 800 M is the ability to switch between mono, stereo and bi-amp­ing operating modes, enabling you to upgrade your system or change your configuration while retaining your initial investment. Comfort upgrades are on/off switchable auto power down and switchable feature lighting, user switchable 115/230V mains voltage input as well as trigger input - ouput. IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION The AW 800 M also features design upgrades, including a new front plate design with a 3D logo and the new power button design. The chassis has a new modular design construction and is re-engineered from the ground up. The chassis design is enhanced by two black brushed aluminum rods over the top, which not only gives a much more rigid chassis, but also adds a beautiful decorative element. All housed in a matte luxurious finish that imparts the timeless Electrocompaniet look. MADE IN NORWAY SOUNDCARE® SUPERSPIKES™ is an all-in-one spike foot. The unique construction of the SuperSpikes eliminates the most common problem experienced when using a conventional spike: damaged surfaces, while offering the benefits of isolating the equipment from external vibrations in the environment. REVIEW & AWARDS The SoundStage! Australia Products of the Year Awards 2023 - Read More "The AW 800 M is firmly into the more impassioned, clear, full-bodied and articulate style of modern amplifiers. Its slight upper bass and lower midrange emphasis and ultra-clean sweet treble gives it an inviting and very “musical” presentation… If you can afford the sticker price, then definitely give the AW 800 M a listen. If you can’t, then don’t, because you’ll then know what you’ve been missing, and you’ll definitely want to buy it. Yes, it really is that good." - Edgar Kramer Electrocompaniet EC 4.8 MKII/AW 800 M - Read More "There are larger high-end power amps, and more than a few that are smaller, just as there are many that cost more. Yet, the sheer flexibility of the Electrocompaniet AW 800 M is hard to beat. Use it in stereo, then upgrade to mono if you wish, and add the partnering preamp for a bighearted, refined sound. This system is an excellent buy, capable of a hugely entertaining listen with almost any music." - Andrew Everard Electrocompaniet AW 800 M Power Amplifier - Read More "The AW 800 M is firmly into the more impassioned, clear, full-bodied and articulate style of modern amplifiers. Its slight upper bass and lower midrange emphasis and ultra-clean sweet treble gives it an inviting and very “musical” presentation. I hesitate to use that descriptor, “musical”, but it seems to relay the right message to many people." - Tom Waters ELECTROCOMPANIET AW 800 M IRON FIST IN A VELVET GLOVE - Read More "Which is superior? Our frequent online critics will be all too eager to either supply a definitive answer or to state that only by measuring certain viscous parameters can you be sure which soup is best. I, in turn, would advise you, unless you have specific allergies or sensitivities, to stick with taste. As different as they are, you may find you crave both. And even if you prefer one over the other, you’ll be richer for the experience—as you will for tasting the Electrocompaniet AW 800 M Reference mono." - JASON VICTOR SERINUS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AWARD - Read More "EXPERIENCING TOP WORLD-CLASS AMPLIFIERS, MADE IN NORWAY, IS A TRUE JOY FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST NOTE. IF YOU HEAR THESE AMPLIFIERS IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT, YOU'LL NEVER FORGET IT." - Håvard Holmedal - StereoPluss SPECIFICATIONS Input impedance 330 kΩ Frequency resp. (in. filter active) 0.5 – 220 kHz Frequency resp. (in. filter dis.) 0.5 – 1.1 MHz Voltage gain (mono, bal. input) 35 dB (x56) Voltage gain (stereo, bal. input) 29 dB (x28) Input-referred noise (20-20kHz) < 2 μV SNR (ref. 1W/8Ω load, 20-20 kHz) 95 dB SNR (ref. full power out, 20-20 kHz 122 dB Slew-rate (input filter disabled) 270 V/μs DC output voltage < 5 mV THD+N 0.0006 % IMD 0.001 % Damping factor (8Ω load) > 1000 Power consumption standby < 0.5W Protection DC, overload, temperature RATED OUTPUT POWER STEREO 8Ω load: 2 x 300 W 4Ω load: 2 x 600 W 2Ω load: 2 x 1000 W RATED OUTPUT POWER MONO 8Ω load: 800 W 4Ω load: 1500 W 2Ω load: 2200 W WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Weight: 55 kg – 122 lbs Width: 406 mm – 15.98 inches Depth: 488 mm – 19.21 inches Height: 292 mm – 11.49 inches *Features and specifications are subject to change without further notice.