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Audia Flight F L S 10
F L S 10 Stereo, full balanced integrated amplifier
FLS10 highlights
The FLS10 is the perfect choice for a hi-end integrated amplifier. Heart of FLS10 is the FLS4 power amplifier. In effect the power amplifier of theFLS10 use same technology of FLS4 power amplifier, where speed, power, driving capability and control ability are elements close to perfection.
A fully balanced circuitry, highly selected components, 32 power devices, a power supply built with extra low impedance, high quality capacitors (288.000µF only on the main power suppliers), 12 power suppliers, special print boards with an extra high surface copper, 2000VA toroidal, shielded audio transformer, 200Wrms on 8ohm output power are only few of main elements to give you the best and emotional experience in term of reproduction.
It is also suitable for less efficient, impedance critical and low ohm loudspeaker systems down to 2 Ω.
The preamplification section is full balance with an high-end volume control in dual mono configuration, XLR and RCA outputs, REC RCA (fix level) output, three RCA inputs, two XLR inputs.
All inputs can be activated or deactivated, the gain can be adjusted (+/- 6dB), all name inputs can be renamed.
Full brushed aluminium chassis, engraved “Audia Flight” logo on top cover, one aluminium remote control brushed and anodized, OLED blue display are Hi-END details.
There is the possibility to install two optional cards, plug and play, so very easy to install.
Optional cards:
-MM and MC unbalanced inputs phono board.
-RCA board (2 RCA additional inputs).
-DAC board. One asynchronous USB input (with Galvanic isolation) 32 bit 384KHz and DSD 512. Four digital inputs (2x optical, 1x AES/EBU, 1x SPDIF).
32bit, 192KHz (with Galvanic isolation).
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Professional Reviews 90/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
89/100
Value for Money
84/100
Rich tonal density and commanding grip define the Audia Flight FLS10, which Hans Wetzel found gloriously spacious and emotionally convincing, while Audiophilepure praised its sensuous shimmer and tube-like musicality. With massive power, refined imaging, and superb control over tough loudspeakers, it delivers high-end authority without sounding clinical or fatiguing.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Combines tonal density, warmth, and transparency for a musically engaging presentation.
Drives difficult speakers with ease and maintains strong control at high volumes.
Produces spacious, precise imaging with convincing three-dimensional soundstage depth.
Build quality is exceptionally solid, with thick aluminum panels and heavy-duty construction.
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Cons
Treble can sound slightly softened at the edges, which may reduce a bit of soundstage openness.
The amp is not the most brutally visceral or ultra-fast in bass slam compared with some rivals.
The warranty is only two years, which feels short for a premium component.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers consistently praise the FLS10 for its mix of transparency, tonal richness, and authority. It is described as highly engaging yet never mechanical, with a slightly mellow midbass, a sensuous shimmer, and low perceived distortion that gives the presentation a very natural flow.
Transparency Resolution
93/100
Hans Wetzel heard "transparency by the bucketful" and a presentation that felt detailed without becoming clinical. The Audiophilepure review also mentions reassuringly low second-order harmonic distortion and a sense that the amp "unlocks" the music rather than merely amplifying it.
Tonal Balance Musicality
94/100
The tonal balance is repeatedly described as attractive and easy to live with, with a slightly mellow midbass, a touch of warmth, and "sensuous shimmer." Reviewers emphasize that it is not bloated or nostalgic, and several passages suggest a refined, sweet, and emotionally convincing character.
Dynamics
92/100
The FLS10 is repeatedly called commanding and powerful, with excellent drive into difficult loads and speed that stays ahead of high expectations. It does not quite match the most viscerally slamming reference amplifiers in the comments, but reviewers still describe it as a powerhouse with strong control and effortless headroom.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Imaging and spatial rendering are a clear strength, with comments about spooky three-dimensionality, excellent edge definition, and a chapel ambience that was brought vividly into the listening room. One review notes a slight softening at the treble fringes, but the overall picture is of a spacious, well-focused, highly dimensional presentation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Reviewers describe the chassis as thick, dense, and solid, with brushed aluminum panels and substantial heatsinking. The comments are strongly positive about construction, though there is little discussion of long-term reliability beyond the short warranty mention.
Features Connectivity
89/100
The amplifier offers a useful mix of RCA and XLR analog inputs and outputs, plus a record output, which already puts it well beyond a bare-bones integrated amp. Reviewers also describe sample units fitted with optional DAC, phono, and even streamer functionality, but those extras are presented as installed options rather than standard equipment, so the score reflects the confirmed core connectivity and flexibility without overstating the default feature set.
Value for Money
84/100
The reviews are enthusiastic, but they also make clear that this is a five-figure amplifier with a premium price and a short two-year warranty. The strongest value language is really about performance and competitiveness in its class rather than bargain status, so it comes across as a serious purchase that has to be justified by its abilities.
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