Tangent PowerAmpster III — Compact stereo power amplifier with 2 × 100 W into 4 ohms, bridged mono operation and balanced XLR inputs... 2 years warranty
Overview
Keep the source and volume control you already enjoy and give your passive speakers a dedicated power stage. The PowerAmpster III pairs with a preamplifier or a DAC with a variable analogue output. In a chassis just 200 mm wide, it delivers 100 W RMS per channel into 4 ohms, making it a practical choice for a stereo system where shelf space is limited.
Key features
Power for a pair of passive speakers
One PowerAmpster III drives both channels of a stereo system, delivering 100 W per channel into 4 ohms. Connect a pair of bookshelf or floorstanding speakers and control the volume from your preamplifier.
A dedicated amplifier for each speaker
For a dual-mono system, use two PowerAmpster III units. Set each amplifier to bridged mono and connect one 8-ohm speaker to its marked bridge terminals. Each unit then delivers up to 200 W to its own speaker.
Keep the preamplifier you enjoy
Connect the variable analogue output of a streamer, DAC or preamplifier via RCA or balanced XLR. The Tangent PreAmp III is a matching partner. In a home cinema, the front-channel pre-outs of a compatible AV receiver can feed the amplifier instead.
Power on with your system
Signal detection wakes the amplifier when playback starts. A 12 V trigger input also lets a compatible preamplifier control power-up. After five minutes without a signal, standby consumption drops below 0.5 W.
A compact fit for a desk or hi-fi shelf
The black metal chassis is just 20 cm wide and 6.5 cm high without feet. The front panel keeps the controls out of sight, with a central standby indicator you can check at a glance.
Conclusion
Choose the PowerAmpster III to drive passive speakers from a favourite preamplifier or to add a dedicated front-channel amplifier to a home cinema. Prestige Audio Video can help you match the operating mode and connections to your speakers.