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Atoll IN200 Signature Amplifier Review 

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Atoll Electronique has been around since it was formed by brothers, Stephane and Emmanuel Dubreuil, in 1997. The IN200 Signature amplifier retails for £1,595 in the UK. It is a dual mono design with impressive twin power transformers. It also features an optional in-built AKM DAC for an extra £200 and an optional in-built phono stage for £150. All this and built at the factory in France. Too good to be true? Lets find out.
Link to manufacturers webpage:
www.atoll-gb.com/PRESTIGE.html
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Intro 0:00
Design & features 1:25
Technical insights 3:23
Sound quality 6:31
Setup & partnering equipment 10;46
Conclusion 12:59

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@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Hello everyone, the U.K. distributor has informed me that the IN200 Signature retails for £1,595 without the DAC. The DAC version is £1,795. Sorry for the error.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@M S it is a bit confusing but the Atoll IN200 Signature sells for £1,595 without the DAC and £1,795 with the internal DAC.
@frostycanada6404
@frostycanada6404 3 года назад
@M S it’s a tough call, I love an own Atoll gear, but the Yamaha is also great. Check out Alpha Audio on RU-vid for a Yamaha vs other brands comparison. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hW8-ijjT0tg.html
@francoismeffray4187
@francoismeffray4187 3 года назад
klinger favre is the best
@juanmillaruelo7647
@juanmillaruelo7647 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 It makes sense. It's a reasonable price for an AKM 4490 based board. It's the chip in the RME ADI2 FS V.1 (is everyone aware that the AKM factory burned to the ground six months ago? Stocks are dwindling!) Many people use external dacs, so why incur in additional expense (unless for the sake of convenience or integration). The "free" dacs in most integrateds tend to be fairly modest.
@juanmillaruelo7647
@juanmillaruelo7647 3 года назад
@@sirlancelot7542 More power to you, Sir, if you can build a replica at half price. Do you have your own design? DIY Audio fora are most appropriate for your comment. But an amp is more than the sum of its parts. A business has running costs, R&D, payroll, engineering, warranties and so on.
@ovidiubb
@ovidiubb 2 года назад
Just got this amp yesterday for the equivalent of £1100. Had it driving my MA Silver 500 for about 5 straight hours at about 85dB (measured with iphone app). Very detailed and powerful. Finally went to bed and my wife asked me: "How do i turn it on tomorrow to play some music?" Cant think of a better review!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank is great. You are right, no higher praise 😊
@user-ys4og2vv8k
@user-ys4og2vv8k 2 года назад
Today I got the Atoll AM200 Signature (power amp), I connected it to the pre-out of my Arcam SOLO NEO and my DALI MENUET speakers, and woww... just WOWWWW! The sound suddenly gained depth, three-dimensionality, plain linen suddenly turned to soft silk, the sound gained depth, the amplifier controls it now with a velvet fist. What a difference!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you for sharing 😊
@user-bc6ok1yh4s
@user-bc6ok1yh4s Месяц назад
What speakers are you using to get your described sound?
@cpg8000
@cpg8000 2 года назад
You keep receiving accolades for your reviews. I’d like to add to that - just splendid reviews filled with most pertinent information that is relatable and not in the least verbose. Thank you. This is actually helpful!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you CG. Much appreciated 👍😊👍
@bobb.9917
@bobb.9917 3 года назад
Tarun, the visual design coupled with the quality and weight of the front-plate, knobs etc. is just STUNNING! You know right away that a lot of pride and care went into the manufacturing of this component. THANKS for bringing it to our attention. I LOVE their logo design as well!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Bob. I appreciate you watching and your support 😊👍
@titntin5178
@titntin5178 3 года назад
Another fantastic review. Very much appreciate the walk through on the componants and design layout, really good work! This amp looks like great value for the price, and the aesthetic is very pleasing!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Titntin. Much appreciated 😊👍
@terryhk99leung36
@terryhk99leung36 3 года назад
Great effort on trying with different DACs of different price level, allowing us to evaluating the intrinsic value of the DAC and amp section separately, and a clear no ambiguous view of the results further showcase reviewer's independence... Bravo.!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Terry. Very kind and much appreciated 😊👍👍
@osallabe
@osallabe 3 года назад
Hi Tarun…. Thank you for another terrific review!!! Being an Exposure and ProAc fan, I look forward to you having access to additional products from these manufacturers for your sophisticated, educational and informative take(s). In the meantime, I’ll continue to enjoy these fine evaluations on whatever comes your way. Please keep them coming. Regards from Puerto Rico.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you my friend. Very kind of you to say and much appreciated 😊👍👍
@shane6326
@shane6326 3 года назад
Detailed and informative review once again! 👍…. always look forward to the latest from the British Audiophile Keep em’ coming Tarun! Good job mate! 🍻
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Shane. Very kind of you and greatly appreciated 😊👍
@F1fletch
@F1fletch 3 года назад
Tarun you are quickly becoming one of my favorite reviewers and you keep fresh content coming. I LOVE that you review such a nice range of equipment. And the fact that you show and explain internal details under the hood....no one goes into the detail you do and you know of what you speak. Epic job! I was hoping for a bit more from the bass weight but sounds like a great option at that price. Much appreciated sir, keep up the great work!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you my friend. Very kind of you to say and very much appreciated 😊👍👍
@AdiMaco
@AdiMaco Год назад
Yep, he is one of the best.
@NickP333
@NickP333 3 года назад
Fantastic review, Tarun. This is an amp I’d definitely consider, especially at that price point. Great description of the SQ too, and the build looks absolutely top notch. Thanks very much! ✌️🎶🌝🔊
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Nick. Very kind of you to say and much appreciated 😊👍👍
@menfallinloveandwomenmakeplans
@menfallinloveandwomenmakeplans 3 года назад
Appreciated a bit of background from you on the manufacturer whom nobody has heard of. Based in France, been in business for umpteen years are important things to know. Other reviewers have looked at Atoll equipment but provided no background to the company.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Anthony. I was hard to get info for no reason than they are a bit old school small manufacturer. Sugden was the same. I just had to try my best 😊👍
@dainawilburn2390
@dainawilburn2390 3 года назад
Another very well sorted out and informational review. Continue to really appreciate your reviews.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Daina 😊👍
@julianbalcikonis3665
@julianbalcikonis3665 2 года назад
I just bought this amp on the strength of your review. I am very impressed with it. I'm running Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 speakers. I tried with some Kimber 8TC speaker cables & it was a little too bright, so I tried Chord Shawline X speaker cable that I had. This is a much better combination for my ear. Tones down some of that brightness & accentuates & tightens up the bass. Thanks for your review. You really turned me on to this amp. I got the IN200 with internal DAC. Even RU-vid music sounds moving. Using Kimber USB interconnect from my desktop.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
That is great to know Julian. I am glad it worked out. Thank you for letting me know 👍😊👍
@julianbalcikonis3665
@julianbalcikonis3665 2 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I am actually getting the AM200 power amp off the same seller tomorrow, so am going to bi-amp my speakers using the Kimber cable for the high frequency and the Chord Shawline X for the low frequency. Got a great deal. Paid £995 for the IN200 and £895 for the AM200. Both in mint condition. So it is worth shopping around.
@wouterkolkman
@wouterkolkman 3 года назад
Enjoyed your review! As you mentioned the Denafrips DAC review coming up - I just joined mine up with the Denafrips Athena pre amplifier - it provides synergy with the DAC and drives my ATC actives very well indeed. Just like this amp a dual mono setup, amazing detail at low volume - just a thought.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Wouter. I would like to check out more Denafrips stuff 😊👍
@hilde45
@hilde45 3 года назад
I really enjoyed an earlier version of this amp, one without the digital inputs. I think it was outstanding and the kind of product that suits the needs of both audiophiles and people who just want to step up their game in terms of audio quality. This was an excellent review.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you DH. Much appreciated 😊👍
@brown-eyedman4040
@brown-eyedman4040 3 года назад
Thank you Tarun. We (your viewers) appreciate the amount of work you put into these reviews. Not just the switching around of gear. While I'm listening to music for enjoyment, you're having to listen critically to the equipment. By the way, we say aluminum!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you buddy. Much appreciated. I do love your Americanisms 😂👍
@brown-eyedman4040
@brown-eyedman4040 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Truly "two peoples separated by a common language".
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@brown-eyedman4040 indeed 😊👍
@juanmillaruelo7647
@juanmillaruelo7647 3 года назад
It has an AKM 4490 DAC chip. Nudging the top end, not frequenly found in integrateds. Quite commendable! Build quality and component choice are of a very high standard. And Atoll seems to have set up shop in the UK. Very thoughtful of them.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Juan. I couldn’t make it out even with glasses on 😂
@filofilo8127
@filofilo8127 3 года назад
Yet another well presented review Tarun.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you my friend 😊👍
@boniccie
@boniccie 3 года назад
Thank you for a great review! I have the IN200SE with modified caps driving Fyne audio speakers and it is a keeper that’s for sure!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences DM 😊👍
@Velvet_Torpedo
@Velvet_Torpedo 3 года назад
really enjoyable, well thought out review, sounds like a great amp at a very reasonable price
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Chris. It is a lot of amp for the money 😊👍
@kibreddy
@kibreddy 3 года назад
You rock Tarun! Holding out on purchasing the Cambridge Audio CXA81 till you review it. Its a big investment for me and I cannot pull the trigger till you approve of it. Cheer mate. Keep those videos coming.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Kib. Very kind and much appreciated. I don’t have a contact at Cambridge Audio as yet but hope to get to it in time 😊👍👍
@mikes6844
@mikes6844 3 года назад
I was quite dismissive of the importance of power supplies until I went down the route of adding them to my Cyrus setup. My ears did not deceive, I was impressed to see two whopping transformers on this amp. I think that shows attention to detail and great design while offering the best value at this price point. I would certainly have to give this one an audition if I was after a new amp as while it sounds a lot of money it offers very good overall value. Great review 👍🏻
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Mike. Much appreciated 😊👍
@BSabbath
@BSabbath 3 года назад
Very nice and comprehensive review as usual. Learning so many things. Thank you.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching Shahid 😊👍
@justasimplefox
@justasimplefox 2 года назад
I have an Atoll IN-200 in both my setups, in the beginning the mids/highs we're a little forward (not harsh) and lean in the bass which resulted sometimes in listening fatigue with some tracks. After a few months I changed the interconnects from an AudioQuest Evergreen to a Golden Gate and the sound changed to a much fuller (richer) sound with a coherent bass without any fatigue! Sometimes even falling asleep with high volumes 😅( I don't comment on depth and imaging because this is also related to the source, speakers and their placement). I agree that this amp plays incredible well (dynamic) at very low volumes. I also use (sometimes)the balance control when I'm seated off axis and this works perfect with this amp. I can only recommend the Atoll brand and also their customer service is 10/10. Great review! 👌 PS My choice for AudioQuest was more a coincidence but I'm very happy with the result 🙂
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@koszyklbn
@koszyklbn 3 года назад
I love Atoll products. Serious quality and old school build. I currently use In100Se but in200 signature will be next.
@justasimplefox
@justasimplefox 3 года назад
You will not regret it 😉
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Cool 😎👍
@paulwg2112
@paulwg2112 3 года назад
Fantastic thorough review Taran.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Paul. Very kind 😊👍
@williamsiu6291
@williamsiu6291 3 года назад
Tuner and DVD, hmmm.. they might as well add VHS as one of the selector choices :) Layout and build quality, just like all your reviews… superb! And discrete too!! Well done Tarun!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you William. Very much appreciated 😊👍
@lonniefarmer7067
@lonniefarmer7067 3 года назад
Thanks! Yes, I have not seen that configuration until a lot more has been spent. Twin toroidials is amazing and the margin must be tight.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Certainly more spent on parts than the norm in this amp. Thank you for watching Lonnie 😊👍
@theovanmelis2064
@theovanmelis2064 3 года назад
Good review! A good friend of mine has de Atoll 200 monoblocks, and also the streamer that can also used as a preamplifier perhaps interesting to examine them sometimes because they sound extremely good in combination with the ATC 19 V2 👍
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing Theo 😊👍
@hugobloemers4425
@hugobloemers4425 3 года назад
Nice that we had a peek under the hood of this amplifier. It was a delight to see.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Hugo 😊
@jeremylynnchagaspereira3926
@jeremylynnchagaspereira3926 3 года назад
Tarun, thanks for the introduction to different brands, some not so commonly known. I’m still hoping you’ll review the Schiit Aegir (in particular with your low sensitivity ProAcs). You still have to come down to my price range 😃 (which might further decrease given that I had to prioritise an oxygen concentrator due to the current mess we’re in). Thanks for keeping spirits up with these great reviews.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Jeremy. I am hoping to get more affordable products in for review. It isn’t easy as they are normally from big organisations and it is hard to get through to the right person 😊👍
@barisk4695
@barisk4695 3 года назад
I thaught that I'd never sebe an Atoll review 😁 There are almost no reviews of Atoll devices out there. They certainly deserve more attention - thanks Tarun for braking the ice 👍 I have the AM100 signature power amp and did not know what clean bass was untill I bought it. Now I know😉
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Bari. I appreciate your watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@tms372
@tms372 Год назад
You didn't mention that by pushing the right control in you can adjust the balance. I've owned one for about 3 months now, really like it, much better than the Hegel H190 it replaced.
@LuxAudio389
@LuxAudio389 3 года назад
Looks very clean inside. Alot of the Hegel's integrateds look cluttered, but at the end of the day they sound good too. I have the H160 in a secondary system I'm building, and you did a great job explaining where Atoll or Hegel fit in. For the money, this is a phenomenal piece. I'll have to see if there is a US version of the IN300 to try out.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@yyams
@yyams 3 года назад
I'm glad you enjoy the interaction - even if it does lead to silly sign-offs:D Still enjoying the vids, still watching your technical/production quality soar all the way to first contact after discovering the youtube warp drive... Keep it up dude.
@yyams
@yyams 3 года назад
Ps... I'm liking the finger ex machina thing... Not sure how long it's bee going on but I've only just noticed it. There's a simple built in human joy in watching a finger from the gods point out connections on audio equipment. Now all you need is a knob feel rating on each product as you turn them (from one to eleven) and you'll have every single review base covered. There'll be nothing left on the table as far as information on the reviewed item goes.
@yyams
@yyams 3 года назад
@Baba Ganush True. I hear the audio gods have very small hands so as to minimise fingerprints on their records and deter them from messing with things in digital display menus. The rest of them, well... Large mouths for shouting about which format is best, huge legs for lifting 50kg granite turntable bases etc, and... Well, think a humanoid T-Rex with elephant ears. That's my belief anyways. And no one can stop me!
@frostycanada6404
@frostycanada6404 3 года назад
Hello Tarun, excellent review. I really hope that you’ll be able to test more Atoll products in the near future. I currently own and enjoying multiple Atoll products. From my trusty DAC100SE , DR100 CD transport to my recently acquired and excellent sounding ST200 signature DAC/streamer. The above items work extremely well with my Hegel H120 and Sugden ANV-50. Two additional tidbits to add to your review which might be useful to others. Often overlook but important to me is the physical size of Atoll products as compared to the competition. Even the higher end Atoll IN300 comes in at a reasonable 12.6 inched deep. I would love a H390 but it’s just too big for my average size living room setup. Another point, and from personal experience is Atoll’s customer support which I find to be very good. Always there when help, and respond quickly to email enquiries (good luck getting a quick response from Sugden 😉). That’s it, thanks again and stay safe. Brian.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and your kind words of support Brian. Very much appreciated. I do hope to review more Atoll products in the future 😊👍
@timburm
@timburm 3 года назад
I auditioned this amp for my B&W 804N, and after half an hour I knew that it wouldn't leave my house. I am still happy with it after almost two years, and if I ever need to get a more powerful amp, I'll stay with Atoll. Their separate phone stage (not the optional board) HD100 is really good too! And yes, great review :)
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Tim. I appreciate you sharing your experiences and your support 😊👍
@GrandTrunkWestern85
@GrandTrunkWestern85 3 года назад
Congratulations! it looks awesome with those two transformers in there.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@GrandTrunkWestern85 a lot for the money 😊
@thevintagehifiambassador8524
Atoll PH100 it is called, not HD100
@vicentemonsalve5884
@vicentemonsalve5884 3 года назад
Another very accurate and detailed review, I listened to this amplifier in a hi fi shop and my conclusions are exactly the same as yours, the bass is fast but lacks presence, there is a bit of harshness in the low treble frequencies when turning the volumen up, it was driving a pair of Dynaudio S40, this amp has a detailed and analytical sound very similar to that of Musical Fidelity M6si and has lots of power that would suit warm sounding loudspeakers. Overall this amp is a very nice choice that deserves an audition.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Vicente 😊👍
@NSWO4642
@NSWO4642 6 месяцев назад
..the bass is fast but lacks presence, .. If only I could understand what is meant by that.. May i ask, what does this mean? I think either the bass is there and present or it is too late or not enough?? Thanks for an understandable answer ;), Dirk
@howardskeivys4184
@howardskeivys4184 2 года назад
A very interesting review which struck a chord with me. I recently upgraded my perfectly fine £1800 30 year old integrated British amp with a damping factor of 1400, for a 4 times the price preamp, monoblocks combination, with a damping factor of 2600. The bass was fast and tight, but, totally lacked heft! I listened to it for 3 months, hoping that the manufacturers recommended 200 hour burn in time would improve things. It didn’t! If I had to live with this rather lean sonic picture, I guess I would have learned to appreciate it’s openness, clarity and transparency, but I chose not to. I plumbed back in my 30 year old Vritish integrated and immediately appreciated the acoustic mass and musical density it bought back. I spoke with the dealer from whom I’d purchased the preamp monoblocks combo. He was extremely understanding and helpful and allowed me to swap out the preamp for another manufacturers preamp which he describes as being far more legato. He was right. The new combo now offers that acoustic mass, musical density and fluidity I appreciate, maybe at the loss of a little resolution, but that is a sacrifice I’m happy to make! That 30 year British integrated, is not connected, but still sits proudly in my rack, in readiness for active service should it be required.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you Howard. I really enjoyed learning about your experiences 😊👍
@kirlu50
@kirlu50 3 года назад
What an interesting product. Dual mono with the benefit of a good inbuilt dac. My own primary amplifier is dual mono as well, and although I cannot qualify it with actual technical knowledge, I really like the idea of a separate power supply for each channel. Today I saw an ad for a second hand Gamut D200 (also dual mono with mosphet output stages) and a matching preamplifier - the price was reasonable and I was itching to buy it, but unfortunately I don't need it.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Kirlu50 😊
@Mrhifitunes
@Mrhifitunes 3 года назад
Another great review Tarun. Good job. It's amazing what they can build for the money...wonder if they still make money. Only critic one can have are the small heatsinck. I think a big one on each side will be beter. Small remark aside... When you talk about the quality of the DAC, maybe should mention that people will be more then happy with it for those looking for a build-in or external at this price point iso generalise it to 'most people'. I think the DAC is top notch and in balance (even at the top end) with the 'position'of the amp in the market. Great one Tarun..thumbs up!!!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching and the suggestion 😊👍
@pfekin
@pfekin 3 года назад
Top notch review as always. Thank you!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Pascal. Much appreciated 😊👍
@justasimplefox
@justasimplefox 3 года назад
I was impressed by the first so I bought another for my second set 🙈. I use them with Pylon Audio Diamond speakers (a Polish brand). Maybe a good idea to review these 🙂 you will be impressed! Price/Quality is unheard of.. PS you are completely right about the sound, the bass is very thight and controlled but never overwhelming, the volume set at 10 is already enough for late evening listening with an engaging sound..
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you SM. I appreciate the heads up. Always a pleasure to discover new stuff 😊
@francisdelacruz6439
@francisdelacruz6439 3 года назад
Looking like a very nice integrated amp. Hoping we get to see more companies churning out quality components. Audio is not a one fits all thing. We need variety so we get to HV the specific sound that fits our desired sound profile. Soundstage though is increasingly important. Cheers.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Francis 😊
@jked7463
@jked7463 3 года назад
Interesting. Amps with dual power supplies are usually able to create good depth to go with a wide sound stage. Also dual power supply amps can provide very good detail because each channel is not cross-talking with the other. Excellent review. Thx.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you JK. I suspect it is the voicing on this one that gives it a particular presentation 😊👍
@jked7463
@jked7463 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 makes sense. I have a lowly kenwood KA-7100 with separate power supplies (one transformer w/ separate windings). Their advertising was that that separation would allow for more musical color, depth, timing etc. And it does have that in spades. I am amazed at the harmonic colors and detail from the amp. Of course a frequency response to 100k allows it to be very nimble.
@AjaySharma-tt6so
@AjaySharma-tt6so 3 года назад
Great informative review Tarun
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Ajay 😊👍
@rasardo1
@rasardo1 3 года назад
Unfortunately, Atoll is missed out by a lot of audiophiles. I'm glad you give it a chance, because it well deserves. Very well built in Europe (France) and with excelent price/performance ratio. There are still two models above. I've heard the top of the line of the integrated amps, the IN400, and it really shines. I've got the MS120 streamer/DAC on my second hifi system and until 1200 Eur, is one of the best I've heard (individual power supply for the digital and analogue sections).
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Ricardo 😊
@rasardo1
@rasardo1 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 , I never miss your episodes 😁 Your're a breath of fresh air in our mutual passion.
@danielcramer9600
@danielcramer9600 3 года назад
Hi Tarun. Great to hear your review of the Atoll IN 200. You may remember I previously mentioned I was considering buying the Atoll and the Amphion Argon 3S both made in Europe.( I do not buy Chinese manufactured products so the Hegel was a non starter.) I have been running the Atoll (with DAC) for 3 weeks now partnered with Castle Howard S2 (20year + old) speakers. The Atoll has got mellower over time and seems to be continuing to do so. My speaker drivers are 115 cm from the front wall and 2m apart. The room is 6.9m long. The sound stage with the Atoll is wider than the speaker distance, deep, high and not forward of plane of drivers. Imaging is better than with my Krell KAV-400Xi but slightly narrower sound stage. DAC compares well with my Lindemann MusicBook20DSD although does not upsample. Still considering Amphion Argon 3S and Proac D2R speakers but after your review perhaps ATC SCM19 would be a better match. I continue to welcome your reviews. Daniel
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Daniel 😊👍
@paulomontero12
@paulomontero12 2 года назад
Good for you on putting your foot down on Chinese made crap!
@The.Original.Mr.X
@The.Original.Mr.X 3 года назад
Great review. I own the IN300 and I'm very happy with it.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@bloodbathory5624
@bloodbathory5624 Год назад
Hi Sir, how would you describe the IN300's sound signature? ( like on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the warmest, 10 the brightest, 5 the most neutral ). Also does it also have weak bass weight like the IN200? Thanks !
@NSWO4642
@NSWO4642 6 месяцев назад
@@bloodbathory5624 IN200 has a weak bass weight? Now i'm very surprised: I had compared different amplifiers on the same loudspeakers in mid 2023: NAD C399, Marantz pm7000n, Denon 1700NE. The Atoll in200 sig had the most pleasant, very present bass, even at low volume levels! Unbelievable. But that was necessary because the Atoll isn't scaleable in terms of the sound. Audio sample highly recommended!
@peterjasz2876
@peterjasz2876 3 года назад
Tarun: Glad to share my expertise. Keep up the promising work/reviews ! pete jasz
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Peter 😊👍
@MrBeblis
@MrBeblis 3 года назад
I have owned the IN50 for years and it's one of the most musical and smooth amplifiers I have owned... Atoll products are underrated and often overlooked..
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊
@pedromarques7457
@pedromarques7457 2 года назад
I too have owned the IN50 and I agree with you. It's a wonderful amplifier.
@richardherbert3519
@richardherbert3519 3 года назад
Yet again, another very interesting video. Keep it up.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Richard 😊👍
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@Baba Ganush cheers buddy 😊👍
@solomonstewart1025
@solomonstewart1025 3 года назад
Love the apparent quality of the construction.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Cool 😎
@willbrink
@willbrink 3 года назад
If I was in the market for a new integrated, that would be on the very short list for sure. Great review.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Will 😊👍
@toddhupp
@toddhupp 3 года назад
Looking forward to your comments on the Pontus and the KT88 based tube amp! Super reviews. KT88s(c 1956) have a magic touch on music rendition.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Todd. That review is next 😊👍
@fletchermunson6225
@fletchermunson6225 6 месяцев назад
I recently had the opportunity to buy the previous model the IN200se at an amazing price. the major difference visually is buttons to adjust volume and balance in lieu of a knob. I am sure there are other changes but I remain ignorant of those although they seem very similar. I liked the amp a lot. Dynamic,, slightly warm, detailed but just true to the music and natural sounding to me. I used the preamp section of the Atoll with a pair of Belles Aria mono block amps and I was stunned. The sound was outstanding. The preamp section of that amp is just a killer.. Just my experience but very interesting. Excellent construction on my unit but for the US selling price for a Signature model of about $2900, I"d want to hear the signature over my model before taking the leap.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 6 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing Jim 👍
@GrandTrunkWestern85
@GrandTrunkWestern85 3 года назад
Every review feels like a friend and and I are just relaxing talking about HI-FI. Another great job Tarun! I'm sure your popularity will grow my friend, you come off as very approachable, and don't make this game feel intimidating at all.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you my friend. That is very kind of you to say and very much appreciated 😊👍👍
@brown-eyedman4040
@brown-eyedman4040 3 года назад
Tarun really does a great job communicating the fun this hobby is.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@brown-eyedman4040 thank you buddy 😊👍👍
@edwardkheyfets3390
@edwardkheyfets3390 3 года назад
I had this amp driving Tannoy speakers, found it is powerful with excellent strong bass. I did find it too bright (sharp highs) for my ears, thus reason for selling it. Overall it is an excellent product for the price especially build/parts quality.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Edward 😊
@yannick930
@yannick930 3 года назад
You nailed it ! Great description of this local integrated ;) I started with the Atoll In30 and In100 and currently the In200 as one reference. I love Atoll signature sound, it's alive. For all the Atoll integrated, upgrade advice : Replace the power supply by Mundorf Mlytic AG capacitors, you gain weight, texture, sparkle in the bass. I call it the electric bass. You change the coupling caps by Elna silmic II RFS bypass by SCR SY 0.47µf film caps. You'll gain more clarity, density and finesse to the all spectrum. This amp is amazing and with small upgrades it becomes great ! 2 audionote kasei bipolar in the right place and :)
@kfernandes86
@kfernandes86 3 года назад
I also have Atoll in100SE, and generally very happy with it, but as always looking for improvements :) I was tempted to swap the power capacitors (I think it has Jamicon?) but wasn't sure if it would improve...might now consider doing it
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Hi Yannick, great to hear your perspective and your experiences. As always, I appreciate your support 😊👍👍
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@kfernandes86 Yannick has quite a bit of experience with these upgrades. Please let me know how you get on Keith 😊
@yannick930
@yannick930 3 года назад
@@kfernandes86 In the IN100SE i don't think it's jamicon, more generic stuff but yes the gain is big. But what i recommand change all, absolutly all the caps.If you can change for the Higher voltage. Instead of 35V go for 50V or 100V. Every electrolitic (Elna, Audio note) bypass by a film (SCR SY, jantzen superior z cap or Miflex kpcu-03). If you have the money go for all film caps for the coupling caps. It's worth it if you can do it yourself because it's almost 300 euro in component. You'll have to pay an additional 400+ if someone has to doit for you.
@kfernandes86
@kfernandes86 3 года назад
@@yannick930 thank you very much for the advice. I have limited experience with soldering, so I will first get a practice board to get back into it, before I start messing around with the amplifier.
@flashnc
@flashnc Год назад
I have one !! For now one of the best Amp i have teste !! Using Q Acoustcs 3050i and 5040 and Triangle Br09 all speaker play amazing well !!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Cool 😎
@stevedennis5496
@stevedennis5496 3 года назад
Hi Taron. Excellent review as always. You mention that this is from a small manufacturer in France and that it packed in a lot of tech for a relatively small cost. This put me in mind of the British company Nord Acoustics. Have you ever thought about reviewing some of their kit? I have one of there large class D amps and love it, so would be really interested to know what you made of them. Keep up the excellent work! Steve
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Steve. I have approached the proprietor. I am not sure if he is a one man band but he seemed snowed under and he didn’t come back to me despite a couple reminders 😊👍
@stevedennis5496
@stevedennis5496 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 yes I think he basically is a one man band. Hope you managed to get hold of one, I'd be really interested in what you think. Keep up the great work 👍
@s.b.7249
@s.b.7249 2 года назад
Hi Tarun, I really love your reviews. I bought the IN 200 yesterday. It sounds really great with my KEF LS 50 Meta. This morning I heard a hum, it was coming from the IN 200 (in stand-by mode). So I touched the cabinet at the ventilation perforation and felt that it was very warm. (measured 30°C in 23°C room temperature). Then I measured the energy consumption in standby mode. Result 20 watts!!! I turned on the IN 200 to measure the energy consumption. Result: 21 watts. The main switch is located on the back of the IN 200! Very functional. I have seen the standby consumption of other manufacturers such as Music Fidelity, Acram or Yamaha, something 0.5 watts. ATOLL writes in its user manual: NOTES: - For maximum fidelity, we recommend that you turn the amplifier on min. ½h before playing music. This is the time the power amplifiers to come up to working temperature. To avoid this warm up phase you can switch the amplifier to standby - so the power amplifiers keep the power amplifiers keep the working temperature. To follow this advice would cost me about 70€ for energy per year. The amplifier goes back to the dealer tomorrow. BTW, I am from German. Best Regards, Stefan
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Very interesting. Thank you for sharing SB 😊👍
@radu_serban
@radu_serban Год назад
The front left button is for ON/OFF power switch (by pushing), the right button is for Standby (by pushing).
@s.b.7249
@s.b.7249 Год назад
@@radu_serban The main switch is still at the rear side. Only the main switch will disconnect completely.
@s.b.7249
@s.b.7249 Год назад
But anywy, I bought an Exosure 2510, and I am very very happy.
@s.b.7249
@s.b.7249 Год назад
*Exposure😄
@hushpuppykl
@hushpuppykl 3 года назад
Again ... another great review. TQ
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you buddy 😊👍
@rlowes
@rlowes 3 года назад
Great review Tarun, thanks again! The sound signature sounds very similar to other mosfet based apps I’ve owned/heard, which I have to say generally are not my cup of tea. Super fast, tight, but somewhat lean bass (lacking in low end weight). Lacking a bit in warmth through midbass and mids. Some upper midrange emphasis. Overall immediacy and dynamic prowess even at low listening volumes, etc. So far, I prefer the low end weight and warmth and smoothness of bipolar output transistors over mosfets in my limited experience. Would be interested if you’ve noticed similar things in other amps.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Rick. Great to hear about your experiences. You have summed up the Atoll amp very well. I was always led to believe that mosfets and jfets operated more like tubes than bipolars. The distortion profile would lead to more 2nd harmonic giving it a warmer, richer sound. I haven’t listened to enough of them to draw that conclusion so I wouldn’t bet on it being true. It would be interesting to find out in time 😊👍
@justasimplefox
@justasimplefox 3 года назад
In my rooms(s) I always experienced to much bass weight from different speakers/amps. The Atoll solved this issue completely but now it sounded a bit to lean 🙈 adding a musical sub was the solution, so now the Atoll in combination with a sub is in my room the perfect solution..
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@justasimplefox thank you 😊👍
@Firebottleman
@Firebottleman 3 года назад
Great review as usual Tarun. Nice amp! Good value. Quick question. Is there any chance you can get your hands on the middle of the road Yamaha A-S2200 integrated amp? It also looks very well built, and is suppose to be pretty serious as far as s.q. I would really like your take on this piece of kit. I am patiently saving up to buy one. Keep your reviews coming, you're one of the best on the web. Cheers from Canada.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Andre. I am planning to get a Yamaha amp in for review soon. Not sure which one, it depends on availability 😊👍
@kawasso
@kawasso 2 года назад
Thank You for this review. I'm running atoll st200 paired with am200. Looking for some decent bookshelf speakers for that combo 😎
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@kawasso
@kawasso 2 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 ended up with amphion argon 3ls - sound is amazingly clear and honest 😎.
@damnedseagull6194
@damnedseagull6194 2 года назад
Thanks Tarun for the review. Would love to see your review on Atoll’s DR200.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you. I appreciate the suggestion 😊
@damnedseagull6194
@damnedseagull6194 2 года назад
It would be interesting to see how Atoll DR200 performs when pairing up with your recommended Holo Spring 2 DAC. I have contacted the UK dealer about DR200 when it’s back in stock already. It seems to me that at that price range Atoll is one of the few that offers an AES output.
@SathishKumar-tk4qx
@SathishKumar-tk4qx Год назад
It’s was great information. Never ever seen a France made amplifier. Focal speakers I have seen.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Thank you Sathish. Much appreciated 😊👍
@SathishKumar-tk4qx
@SathishKumar-tk4qx Год назад
I have a lots of doubts in my systems.
@4everB2
@4everB2 3 года назад
I had this amp for a year (incl. the DAC option). Build quality and sound quality is top notch. The Achilles heel of the amp is the cooling. Understand the beefy power supply is there to provide dynamic head room, not to run the amp at continuously high levels. Don't conclude from the power specs that this is an amp you can use to throw parties.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Geert 😊
@love2fly59
@love2fly59 3 года назад
Hello Geert, thanks for this important qualifier! I've been considering the IN 200 SE, but am wondering if it might have thermal issues with my Magnepan .7 speakers. Is it possible to run it in mono with another Atoll amp? Thanks, Martin
@4everB2
@4everB2 3 года назад
@@love2fly59 The IN200 can´t run in mono (bridge mode).
@love2fly59
@love2fly59 3 года назад
@@4everB2 Rats!
@robininterstellarlabel824
@robininterstellarlabel824 3 года назад
What a coincidence... yesterday i upgraded my Iotavx SA-3 & PA-3 stack for a used Atoll IN300. I loved the Iota amps, but they are overruled by the Atoll on all fronts. The soundstage of my Dynaudio Evoke 20's has doubled in width and reaches way beyond my speakers now. Toe in is nog longer necessary. Only after hooking up the Atoll I now understand what all this talk about depth in soundstage means as well. It suddenly is there, as I never heard that the singer was in front of the piano player before. Left to right was noticable with the Iota's, but depth.... nope. I believe that the Iota-stack is your best choice under € 2.000. The Atoll IN300 is another league. Only downside is that I have to listen to my complete vinyl collection again, as I now hear details for the very first time. Thanks for the review Tarun!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Robin 😊👍
@bloodbathory5624
@bloodbathory5624 Год назад
Hi Sir, how would you describe the IN300's sound signature? ( like on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the warmest, 10 the brightest, 5 the most neutral ). Also does it also have weak bass weight like the IN200? Thanks !
@robininterstellarlabel824
@robininterstellarlabel824 Год назад
@@bloodbathory5624 Hi Sir! The IN300 is a brilliant amp. After listening to it for over a year, I have never got bored by it. It is lively, punchy and just amplifies whatever you put into it. I hooked up a vintage ('90s) pre-amp. A Yamaha CX-1, mainly for it's phono pre-stage. The Atoll is -to my ears- a 4 on your scale. A little bit on the warm side of neutral. But just a little. It has the analogue sound, but not over the top. Bass is huge. No worries.
@ben23a31
@ben23a31 3 года назад
Great review and always appreciate the little details you provide 👍🏽 Perhaps one day we can get a review of 2 channel power amps for those of who own processors and don't want an integrated amp. Maybe in the mid hi-fi price range say $800-$1500 US$ Thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Ben. I hope to review more affordable gear. It just isn’t easy to get hold of at as they tend to be larger organisations 😊👍
@ben23a31
@ben23a31 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 cool, I don't think you reviewed Emotiva and Monoprice amps yet. 🤔 Lol they're pretty affordable but would prefer a reviewer from outside the country to share their opinion.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@ben23a31 I would love to. I wonder who distributes them in the U.K. 🤔
@ben23a31
@ben23a31 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 😯
@mattmarceau8156
@mattmarceau8156 3 года назад
Very interesting this amp. The value is off the charts. From this channel, the Exposure 2510 is now on my shortlist for a second system. I would love to get your take on some of Rega’s offerings - Elicit R and the Aethos. I guess they are talked about quite a bit though. I had the Hegel H95 for a while, but found it to not have the musicality of even the little Brio. Other than these, the Dayens Ecstasy III and Belles Aria are ones I’m trying to get a grasp on. Thanks for the great channel
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Matt. Much appreciated. I like Rega amps and reached out to them last year but at the time they politely declined. They didn’t send products out to RU-vid reviewers. Might be worth another try 😊👍
@thepickyaudiophile
@thepickyaudiophile 3 года назад
Rega really don’t know what’s good for them 😄 FWIW I had the Hegel 90 for a while too. It just left me a little cold and I’d be likely to agree regarding it and the the Rega Brio (cracking little amp).. I’ve recently gotten Exposure 2510 and like it quite a lot better than the Hegel. Still curious about the Rega amps higher in the range though! Whenever I heard the Brio in the shop, it just had a rightness and musically to it (while not the most subtle and refined, but then again the Exposure is 2.5 times more 😃). Do let us know if you try out the Rega amps and what you think!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@thepickyaudiophile thanks Sune. I will get back on to them 😊
@mattmarceau8156
@mattmarceau8156 3 года назад
@@thepickyaudiophile Good to know I wasn’t alone in that analysis of Hegel. FWIW, I did notice better separation and detail from my Brio when adding in an external fuse from Synergistic Research, among others. Another integrated that is right there with Rega IMO that surprised me was the new Rotel A11 Tribute. It might be the best amp I’ve heard for it’s price.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
I appreciate the heads up Matt 😊
@jamesj5469
@jamesj5469 3 года назад
I love the reviews where it's taken apart
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
I try to do it when it is straightforward. Can’t risk damaging equipment I don’t own 😊
@jamesj5469
@jamesj5469 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 this is true. I kinda like understand why good equipment sounds good. I also like big transformers lol mine only has one 🥲
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@jamesj5469 cool 😎
@davidwoodrow6634
@davidwoodrow6634 3 года назад
Great review
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you David 😊👍
@kenjames246
@kenjames246 Год назад
Great review as always sir. This makes me very curious about the IN300 an IN400se . Are those coming in for review anytime soon ?
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Thank you Ken. No plans as yet but I hope to get to them in time 😊
@alexandralexandrov7495
@alexandralexandrov7495 2 года назад
Hi Tarun. Nice to hear your review of the Atoll IN 200. If possible, help to make a choice. I choose between the branded integrated stereo amplifiers Atoll in 200 and Rotel ra-1572 mk2. Your experience and opinion will be very helpful. Thanks.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you Alexandr. I haven’t heard the Rotel as yet but the Atoll is a very good amplifier 😊👍
@connorduke4619
@connorduke4619 2 года назад
Great review again Tarun. I wonder how the Marantz PM-8006 would perform in this category, it is supposed to be one of the better performance per buck Marantz amps.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you. I hope to get to it in time 😊
@johanvergote7985
@johanvergote7985 2 года назад
Thx for your honest and professional explanation. Do you have any idea if this amp will be a good match with dynaudio speakers?
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you. You can only tell by trying but it certainly should be able to drive most speakers well 😊
@steveee2511
@steveee2511 7 месяцев назад
i had the oportunity to hear these atoll and the flagship in 400 with the cd 400 at a show and wow i had allready french hifi my micromega cd or actual focal headphones.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 7 месяцев назад
Cool 😎
@avro66
@avro66 3 года назад
An intriguing amplifier over engineered at the price which is a welcome change, not a brand I had heard about until your review,.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching Paul 😊
@ericlarochelle8180
@ericlarochelle8180 2 года назад
Thanks for the very accurate review. We have the Atoll in200 signature for a few months now hooked on Dali Oberon 5. We would like to upgrade the speakers and this combinaison is on the bright/lean side for us. Do you have some floorstanders reccomandations for a Fuller and warmer sound ? What about the Acoustic Energy AE509 than you tried lately, or the Wharfedale Linton 85 or whatever would be a good match for the Atoll in a medium size room. Merci
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you Eric. The AE509s are warmer but I think the Atoll IN200 may still impose it’s cooler character. I would audition some amps too 😊👍
@binuat80
@binuat80 Год назад
Hi Tatun, I am currently Using the Atoll IN50 dedicatedly in the Bypass mode (as a Power-Amp), in my Listening chain (My Dedicated Streaming Device for Tidal Masters and ITunes, Mac Book pro) to (My Delta Sigma DAC, Soncoz LA-QXD1) to (As my Pre-Amp, Feliks Audio Echo) to (As my Power-Amp, Atoll IN50) to (My Bookshelf Speakers Xavian Mia 2). Was considering Upgrading the Power-Amp section with a dedicated Power Amp (Atoll AM100Sig). Last week, I got to know of a Friend who has decided to sell his Atoll IN200 SE, I am guessing (2014 Model) through the same person (Ex Distributor for Atoll), from whom I purchased the Atoll IN50. He has agreed to take back the IN50 and sell me the IN200 SE minus the price I paid for the previous. Went and brought home the amp today (I want to Audition the Amp, before I buy It). Will connect the amp tomorrow morning. Very excited and am looking forward to experiencing the upgrade in my Audio chain.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Thank is great Binu 👍
@spark7516
@spark7516 3 года назад
Well done. So happy you’re reviewing this product! I just was looking at this Amp to pair with my Harbeth C7 XDs. Thoughts? Or the IN300? Other suggestions welcome.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
It will drive the Harbeths with no problem. I can’t confirm the synergy until I try myself but on paper should work well. Hegel is what Alan Shaw (designer) uses himself to demo his speakers 😊👍
@spark7516
@spark7516 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 well, my local dealer allowed me to take the Atoll IN200 home to demo in my space. Many of your observations in your review were spot on. The IN200 works well to bring the warmth of the Harbeth C7 a bit toward neutral and added the punch and added sparkle and detail back where my old Marantz was lacking. Your assessment of the slightly narrower sound stage is also accurate. That’s something I would like to improve upon with my next integrated amp. That being said, I really like what I’m hearing and if I could get a better sound stage, but keep the improved detail and sparkle from my Marantz, I would be happy. If you come across such a beast for under £3600 ($5000) please review. Again, I am really enjoying your channel. We’ll done!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
@@spark7516 thank you SP. The natural choice would be a Hegel H190. Alan Shaw regularly uses Hegel amps to demo his Harbeth speakers at shows. I have heard them many times and they do work well together 😊👍
@citycafe291267
@citycafe291267 3 года назад
Hi, thanks for your all journey through hifi, but I would like to see in your channel more affordable stuff. Thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Paulo. I am trying to get more affordable stuff in but they are usually from big companies and it is hard to get through to the right person 😊
@citycafe291267
@citycafe291267 3 года назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you.
@utube321piotr
@utube321piotr Год назад
Hi Tarun, as always fabulous pack of information. I am considering picking up the previous version of Atoll In80 a mint unit for roughly 400USD. I already own the Hegel H95, but want to explore the "French" slant on audio sound. Currently I am using B&W DM309 columns but am nearly set on picking up a pair of 2nd hand B&W CM9's listed locally for 900USD. Have you any opinions on the older Atoll amps and CM9 speakers. Thanks and all the best.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Thank you. For my conversation with the U.K. Atoll distributor the newer Atoll amps have a different sound character to the older ones. Much less forward in the midrange 😊
@philipciantar4824
@philipciantar4824 2 года назад
Good work.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you Philip 😊👍
@sammyg7275
@sammyg7275 2 года назад
Hi, nice to watch your programs on Audiophile, I can learn a lot from you. I plan to buy an integrated amplifier class AB.. I‘m having difficulty to decide between Roksan K3 or Hegel H95.. would you like to give recommendations? Thank you
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
I haven’t heard the Roksan at home but at dealers and shows and it sounded very good. The Hegel H95 is also an excellent choice. If you want a built in DAC, I would go for the Hegel. If you are going to use a good external DAC like the Denafrips Ares II, the Roksan may be the better choice 😊👍
@rudran65
@rudran65 9 месяцев назад
Hi Tarun Nice review..Could you suggest which brand Floorstand spkrs will go well with rhis amp, to manage the bright high frequency sounds of this amp
@RW0701
@RW0701 Год назад
Great review, like always. Can you test the Atol AM300 too, if thats possible. I’m interested.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Thank you. No plans as yet but I hope to get to it in time 👍
@ramalingam108
@ramalingam108 2 года назад
Thanks for your nice review of the Atoll IN200 Signature. I've had one for a few years, coupled with Dali Opticon 5 and a Mofi Ultradeck turntable. I am very happy with the result and love listening to vinyl. My IN200 Signature has an AKM4490 DAC and I also have the CD200 Signature CD player which has a Burr-Brown PCM1792 chip. My problem is that I don't enjoy listening to my CDs and dematerialized music as much as I enjoy listening to my vinyl. I bought a Musician Pegasus external DAC that I had to return because I had problems with the USB connection and my MacBook Pro. I liked the sound, subjectively I listened more often to my CDs (maybe a placebo effect!?!). I am currently looking to buy another external DAC, either the Aune S8 or the Denafrips Pontus II. Considering that you have tested the Atoll, do you think that one of these two DACs could improve my pleasure of listening to my CDs and dematerialized music? Again, congratulations for your audiophile reviews and don't hesitate to tell me frankly what you think about them! Have a great day. Pierre Thibault, Montreal, Canada
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
He Pierre, I haven’t listened to the S8 but I don’t think the Pontus II I money well spent in your system. The IN200 Signature is a good amp for the money but the colouration it has will not allow the attributes of the Pontus II to shine through. I would consider an amplifier upgrade first 😊👍
@terrycain1811
@terrycain1811 Год назад
@@abritishaudiophile7314 😅
@peterjasz2876
@peterjasz2876 3 года назад
Hi BA: Another fine, insightful review. Indeed, the Atoll 'IN-200 Signature' is an unusually (very) well-built piece of kit at this price point -and no less manufactured in France. You mentioned the 'INT-200 Sig's' bass performance as a bit "lean". Although I have not audiotioned/examined this Integrated amplifier it may very well be that it is engineered to have very high-resolution low-frequency performance. Low frequency amplifying colorations typically present as "robust" bass; ultimately obscuring upper bass/lower midrange clarity/tonaility. Such LF colorations are so universal that many take for granted that "that's the way it's supposed to sound" -which of course is not the case. Superior LF performance is fast, detailed, tight/taught -as you claim the INT-200 Sig. to be. This carries over to a (highly desirable) transparent lower mid-band, the result being excellent clarity -most notable on vocals, or electric bass guitar for example. Naturally, when reviewing any components performance/SQ, the ancillary equipment used in the evaluation is of paramount consideration. And this can be as rudementary as the mere selection of connecting cable -as cable changes can and often have a profound impact on sound quality. Of course, loudspeaker/source selection also contrbutes significantly. I was pleased that you took the time to evaluate te internal build quality of the Atoll IN-200 Sig. -it does speak volumes to the care/crafsmanship of a product. And here, the company deserves high praise indeed. In any case, a fine review. Well done ! pete jasz
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Peter. I appreciate your support 😊👍
@xstensl8823
@xstensl8823 Год назад
my dealer here only carries the old Exposure line. being an Audiophile and living in Thailand can be challenging.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Год назад
Understood. They have made some great amps over the years 😊
@LorDarkGoose
@LorDarkGoose 3 года назад
That dual-mono design is very sexy! Just like the old HK amps from the 70's :)
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Cool 😎
@LorDarkGoose
@LorDarkGoose 3 года назад
@M S During the 70’s HK made some fantastic amps and receivers that had dual mono designs. They sound sublime. The top of the range was the Citation models which came as pre and power amps and are extremely rare now. There should be a lot of information the audio on forums :)
@jctai100
@jctai100 3 года назад
I have a local Atoll dealer who also carries the Genese Trios. Perhaps this will tighten up the somewhat slower bass on them, double the Frenchness lol !?!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
I suspect they may work very well together 😊
@Romulus980
@Romulus980 2 года назад
What an interesting choice. I just wondered whether this amp would have good synergy with entry level ATC speakers or would the sound be too stringent?
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
I certainly won’t be warm but should have the power do drive them properly. Would be interesting to find out 😊
@peterhaslund
@peterhaslund 2 года назад
This amp is pretty good, with plenty of detail and nice dimensionality, for my speakers though it could deliver more oomph. Also I believe the high notes should be more metallic and the low notes more woody so have to agree with the reviewer concerning tonality
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Peter 😊👍
@sbwlearning1372
@sbwlearning1372 2 года назад
It's always the same with these manufacturers they always max out around 60/70 watts pc. Really disappointing
@peterkytlica1008
@peterkytlica1008 3 года назад
Good... random review to watch and still helps me where to look --> Hegel :)
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching 😊
@juanmillaruelo7647
@juanmillaruelo7647 3 года назад
A most interesting discovery!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you Juan 😊👍
@Yiannis2112
@Yiannis2112 3 года назад
Atoll is a serious competitor to everything from the popular Japanese and British brands (NAD and Cambridge). The IN200 and their below 1000 euros lines, of INs, PRs, MAs and AMs, is of equal built quality, for their respective price. Minimalist features compared to the competition, but better components. I consider them as introductory to high end gear.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 года назад
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊
@ca77721
@ca77721 2 года назад
I have the Atoll IN200 Signature and it smokes anything I have heard from NAD or Cambridge Audio.Just a beautiful natural organic and neutral sound.And it helps that my music is going through my Chord 2Qute DAC then into my Atoll amplifier.A DAC which has a similar engaging sound signature for perfect synergy.
@barbarabrown1296
@barbarabrown1296 2 года назад
@@ca77721 How about Vincent audio
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