Very nice amplifier with open sound. Unforced... it forces you to relax with its lively and catchy reproduction that pulls you completely into your music. A little soul in a steel box.
Retail price: 3,590.00
The Soulnote A-1 is an integrated amplifier designed for music lovers who appreciate detail, dynamics, and a rich stereo image. The Soulnote A-1 combines simplicity with sophistication: an analog amplifier focused solely on delivering pure sound, without any frills. It’s not a digital hub, not a streamer, not a phono module—just amplification in its purest form.
The amplifier in the Soulnote A-1 delivers a soundstage where the sound image is built up clearly, with sharp separation between instruments and voices. The sound is dynamic and lively, yet refined; it breathes and adapts without overemphasizing any single frequency range. Thanks to the attention to timing and resonance reduction, an open sound emerges with both powerful bass and sparkling highs. The stereo image unfolds with depth, revealing details without making listening tiring.
Anyone looking for a high-end integrated amplifier will appreciate the Soulnote A-1 for its character: musical, controlled, and expressive. Are you curious to hear how the Soulnote A-1 sounds compared to other amplifiers? Stop by for a listening session or discuss trade-in options. That way, you can experience for yourself whether the A-1’s amplification and sound reproduction are a perfect match for your system.
Maximum power: 80 W × 2 (8 ohms), 120 W × 2 (4 ohms) Total harmonic distortion: 0.08% (30 W at 8 ohms) Frequency response: 3 Hz to 300 kHz (±1.0 dB) Input sensitivity/impedance: LINE1 (balanced): 700 mV/16 kohm, LINE2, 3, 4: 700 mV/8 kΩ Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB (IHF A-weighted) AC voltage: 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption: 190 W, 90 W (in standby) Dimensions: 430 (W) × 109 (H) × 418 (D) mm Weight: 10 kg
The Soulnote A-1 is designed from the principle of maximum musical expression without negative feedback. The Japanese design team, led by chief engineer Kato-san, focuses on purity and speed in signal processing. Both the exterior and internal chassis are made of high-quality aluminum for optimal vibration damping and heat dissipation. Each component is selected for sound quality, not measured values.
Soulnote is a Japanese brand founded in 2004 by former designers of Marantz Japan. The brand is owned by CSR Inc. which has been involved in development and production activities for circuits in communication systems since its inception. The first product line was released in 2006 and included models such as the SA710, DA710 and MA710. In June 2016, lead developer Kato was transferred from CSR to Soulnote with the goal of refining product development. Since then, new model series, including the Series 2 and Series 3 models, have been worked on under his leadership. The company manufactures its products in Japan. Component structures, circuits and enclosures are thereby designed with precise internal tuning without the use of negative feedback.
