Alluxity Int One mkII

The review describes abundant detail alongside clarity and transparency that remain intact even at loud levels. It also reports no loss of detail at low volume and a distortion-free presentation under demanding conditions.

Fidelity Magazine says the amplifier resolves the usual tension between neutrality and enjoyment, sounding both revealing and pleasing. The reviewer describes a bright yet rounded orchestral presentation and calls the overall musical performance sensational.

Dynamics are said to arrive with startling speed, while the amplifier remains in command regardless of demand. Deep bass is described as tightly controlled, with the required weight and menace appearing when the recording calls for it.

The review strongly praises how voices are placed in the room and the three-dimensional layering of the stage. On orchestral material, individual performers and the full ensemble are described as detaching clearly from the loudspeakers and occupying convincing positions in the listening room.

The Int One mkII uses a chassis milled from a solid aluminium block, with no visible housing screws and finely finished edges. Fidelity Magazine also highlights its substantial 17.5kg weight and the tactile quality of the Furutech connectors.

Connectivity is deliberately simple: two balanced XLR inputs, three RCA inputs, and a single pair of speaker terminals. There is no indication here of onboard digital facilities, phono stage, headphone output, streaming, or multi-speaker support; the focus is squarely on analogue amplification.

At $11,450, this is a serious high-end purchase, but Fidelity Magazine considers it one of the most outstanding amplifiers available for manageable money in view of its performance. The review presents its sound quality as unusually compelling for the asking price.