DETAILS
PRODUCT Edwards Audio IA5
ORIGIN UK
TYPE Integrated amplifier
WEIGHT 6kg
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 240 x 90 x 325mm
FEATURES
Quoted power output: 2x 50W (8ohm)
Inputs: 4x RCA; 1x MM phono stage
DISTRIBUTOR Talk Electronics Ltd.
As a sub-brand of Talk Electronics, Edwards Audio continues founder and boss Kevin Edwards’ philosophy of striving for the best possible sound-per-pound across a range embracing turntables, speakers and integrated amplifiers.
The IA5 weighs in as the beefiest and largest of the ‘compact’ contenders, but also the most powerful – claiming 50W a side of Class A/B supported by plenty of current from a 200VA custom-wound toroidal transformer. An evolution of the IA1 Mk 2, it has five inputs, four line-level (one via a rear-mounted 3.5mm jack socket) and a fully buffered MM phono stage. Edwards will fit an optional pre-out for adding a power amp if requested.
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