Halfer Pro1200 Amplifier

01.05.24

Make / Model: Hafler Pro1200
Year: 1990s

When i use a power amp, I want to hear the source, louder. I do not want to hear the amplifier’s signature sound, as beautiful as that could be. I’m reminded of B&W, who make speakers that are both accurate, BUT, have their own twist on the reality of the sound. So you listen to their beautiful version of reality, which can be fun, but if your trying to hear the audio, you end up learning to listen PAST their sound. At this point in life, I have no time for that bullshit. Just give me the fucking sound, plain and accurate.

And the Hafler does that. It has reasonable power. 60 watts per channel. But these are 1990s watts, with a big ass transformer. Not class D digital amp watts, that require 800 watts to pass appreciable low frequency. These are long wave, iron induced, gut punching watts. Yes, more will increase the ability. But you can get away with lower amounts here, and its fine.

Build construction. Like a fucking tank.
Get one and be done with amplifiers.