Boulder 1162
Dane techniczne
Moc ciągła, 8 omów 300 W
Moc szczytowa, 8 omów 450 W
Moc szczytowa, 4 omy 900 W
Moc szczytowa, 2 omy 1000 W
THD, 8 omów 300 W 0,002%, 20 kHz: 0,01%
THD, 4 omy 300 W 0,002%, 20 kHz: 0,01%
THD, 2 omy 300 W 0,003%, 20 kHz: 0,02%
Równoważny szum wejściowy (EIN), 20 kHz, BW 2.2 μV
Odpowiedź amplitudowa, 20 Hz do 20 kHz +0,00, -0,04 dB
Pasmo przenoszenia, -3 dB 0,015 Hz, 150 kHz
Wzmocnienie napięcia 26 dB
Impedancja wejściowa 200 kΩ symetryczna 100 kΩ niesymetryczna
Wejścia Symetryczne 3-pinowe XLR
Wyjścia 6 mm zaciski mocujące
Wymagania dotyczące zasilania 100 V, 120 V, 240 V 50–60 Hz
Pobór mocy 10 W w trybie czuwania 120 W w stanie spoczynku
Waga 61,2 Kg
Boulder 1162
Recenzje
Recenzja Boulder 1162 w OHHIFI
The 1162 can drive any conceivable loudspeaker to any rational level with an unshakeable composure, never sounding strained or compressed.
This absolute authority is most apparent in the lower octaves. The bass is a study in control, retaining the speed, tightness, and powerful articulation for which the 1160 was lauded. Complex bass lines are rendered with stunning clarity, each note distinct and free of bloat or overhang. During a demonstration at an audio show, a system powered by the 1162 produced bass that was described as the kind "you feel pressing your chest," a testament to its visceral impact and control. This iron-fisted grip extends across the entire frequency spectrum, creating a vast and meticulously organized soundstage. As noted in the same show report, the 1162 helped craft a "tangible and fleshy" center image, with a soundfield that "extended beyond the front wall," echoing the broad, well-defined presentation of its forerunner.
Yet, this is where the 1162 departs from its ancestry and reveals its new, captivating soul. Layered upon this foundation of unflappable control is a newfound radiance, a quality directly attributable to the Smart Current output stage. Drawing from the sonic descriptions of the sibling 1151 monoblocks, the 1162’s presentation can only be described as "beautiful" and "gorgeous". There is an inner warmth and freshness to the sound, a vitality that transforms the listening experience from an analytical exercise into a deeply emotional one.
This transformation is most evident through the midrange and treble. Where the older Boulder sound was characterized by its stark neutrality, the 1162 presents instrumental and vocal textures with a palpable sense of body and harmonic richness. Pianos are rendered with a "radiant, glowing" quality, and voices are "marvelously illumined," floating free from a stunningly silent backdrop. This black background, a product of the heroic power supply shielding and meticulous grounding, allows the subtlest of micro-details and ambient cues to emerge with startling clarity, imbuing the music with a breathtaking sense of realism. The 1162 doesn't achieve its musicality by adding a euphonic coloration; rather, its near-perfect elimination of electronic artifacts allows it to reveal the natural warmth and texture inherent in the recording itself. It doesn't create beauty; it unveils it.
To fully appreciate the achievement of the 1162, it must be placed in context, primarily against its decorated predecessor, the 1160. The 1160 was, and remains, a phenomenal amplifier—a benchmark for analytical precision, transparency, and power. It delivered the unvarnished truth of a recording with forensic accuracy. The 1162 retains every ounce of that control and resolution but adds a crucial new dimension: emotional insight. The shift is not merely from good to better, but from a technically perfect photograph to a living, breathing work of art. The 1160 showed you every detail with unflinching honesty; the 1162 does the same, but also reveals the warmth of the wood, the intent of the artist, and the soul of the performance. This is a true generational leap, an internal revolution so complete that an 1160 cannot be upgraded to an 1162.
The central question was whether Boulder had managed to teach its titan to sing. The answer is an unequivocal and resounding yes. The innovative Smart Current technology has successfully bridged the gap between analytical precision and emotional connection, resulting in a sound that is at once breathtakingly real and deeply, movingly beautiful.
Link do recenzji: Boulder 1162 – OHHIFI
Boulder 1162
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