Want an audiophile quality 5 channel amplifier WITHOUT spending $10,000??New this was $2500
Asking price of just $1250 I am a reasonable guy and will accept a reasonable offer. Check out my listing for the Jaton 5 channel AP5140AS !! In great condition both cosmetically and functionally. I think if you are an aspiring audiophile, want a good amp without breaking the bank this is perfect. The sound quality is fantastic and this amp compares to many several times it price. All very good reviews, and VERY VERY HARD TO FIND.
There is a reason these don’t come up for sale very often… people that own them keep them cause they are great Review: http://www.stereomojo.com/Jaton%20Operetta%20Power%20Amplifier%20Review/JatonOperettaPowerAmplifierReview.htm Review: http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/jaton_operetta_ap5140a.htm (I do not get any type of pop sound like this review noted in my setup)
Amp size: 17”W x 14.5”D x 7.5”H
Amp Weight: 55 LBS
Specs:
140wpc into 4 ohms
70wpc into 8 ohms
THD + N < 0.01% @ 4Ohm 1 kHz, 140 Watts
Frequency Response 16Hz-40Khz, +/- 3db
Max Output Level 23 Vrms
Input Sensitivity 84 mVrms
Dynamic Range 150db
Max Gain 30db
Here is an amazing Amplifier! The Jaton Operetta AP5140AS exceeded expectations in a big way. It's a beautiful, hearty amp, pushing 60 pounds with a mirrored faceplate and top quality parts inside and out. This one is as close to new as possible. A sedate blue light rings the power switch when on. The logo reflects a prism of colors from different angles under different light. Very classy. Artistic design. A showpiece that sounds even better than it looks. MSRP $2000.
“Jaton made a powerful splash at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest with the AP5140AS Operetta amplifier. I spent a fair amount of time soaking in the Green Mountain Audio Calyspo speakers powered by a beautiful two channel Jaton AP5140AS amplifier. The LM3886 chip amplifier serves as the backbone. A chip amp? An even crazier notion is that the amplifiers are in separately loadable amplifier modules. The unit comes loaded with five modules
The power supply is a nice torroid, powerful enough to supply up to five channels at 70 watts each into 8 ohms. This translates into a little extra dynamic headroom and a sense of competent power for those who purchase the AP5140AS amplifier for two channel music. Well respected parts are found throughout; including Vishay resistors, Nichicon and Wima capacitors.
The Operetta amplifier arrived in a hefty box. Inside it was pre-packed into a soft protective carrying case. A nice touch. I used it when bringing the amplifier out on the road for an audio get together in an effort to gather opinions from others. The 55 pound amplifier conjured grunts and groans as I slid it in place. My sample was black with a mirrored back finish around the large Operetta logo. It is a relatively modern look but mixed quite nicely in my traditionally styled listening room. Score one for the wife acceptance factor. The Jaton AP5140AS has a tight yet hefty bottom end, a transparent articulate midrange, delicate highs, razor sharp imaging, and is dead silent when there is nothing to play. It was never bright or edgy and the bass emphasis came through nicely. Its sense of energy, strong bass, transparency, and heightened clarity was great fun. The Jaton sounded much more powerful than the 70 wpc rating. The Jaton provided a huge sense of dynamics and energy with complete control. In “Hmm Hmm” from the same album, the twang of the bass guitar string is exceedingly life like. The following song mixes some of his old Jazz fusion with a modern funky twist. It also rocks when played through the Jaton.”
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