FIRST WATT J2 STEREO Power Amplifier ($US4,000 NEW - Unobtainium second-hand...)

OPERATIONAL CONDITION: 100% (As new) COSMETIC CONDITION: 98% (A couple of minor blemishes. Nothing serious for the fussy audiophile...)

"If you’ve read this far, you’ll know that this amp is the one… Hand-built by the master himself: Mr. Nelson Pass. When you’re tired of trying to extract more power out of your beloved SET, 300B, EL84, 2A3, 45; or whatever – and you just want some headroom to drive your efficient speakers – this is your go-to amp. No clicks, no thumps, no problems, no worries. This amp is an absolute battleship. A staunch favourite with each and every reviewer ever lucky enough to get their hands on one.

If your listening priorities include: - Silky high-frequency sparkle and extension, without the grain, brightness and aggression of most solid state amps (More or less flat from 4Hz to 100kHz!) Mid-range bloom - like the best triodes Low frequency extension - without the bloat and overhang Truth-of-timber – even at very low listening levels Pin-point imaging and space Blistering dynamics and speed Look no further; this is your amp. -SONDEK

“Tony, The J2 has the most extended top-end of any of our amps. The F7 and the F5 are both wonderful amps, but they do not have the top end and purity that the J2 has…” -Mark at RENO Hi-FI, USA. (Sole Global Dealer, FIRST WATT...)

ENDLESS RAVE REVIEWS!

Power 25/18/15-watts into 8/6/4-ohms Distortion @ 1 watt .025% @ 1 KHz, Input Imp. 100 Kohm Balanced input CMRR -60 dB @ 1 Khz Gain 20 dB Input Sens. 280 mV = 1 watt, 1.4 V = rated power Damping Factor 20 Frequency response - 1 dB @ 4 Hz, 100 KHz Noise 100 uV unweighted, 20-20 KHz Power consumption 200 watts 1.25A for 240 VAC (NZ) Dimensions (W x H x D) 430mm x 142mm x 395mm (Including feet, connectors and all protrusions) Weight 11.5kg (Without packaging)

COLLECTION: Greenlane, Auckland (Provided I still have a preamp in my possession, J2 will be playing…)