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Denafrips APOLLO POWERAMP
Technical Highlights
- Class-AB, True Balanced, Fully Discrete Power Amp
Input
- XLR
- Impedance 22k Ohms
- Sensitivity 1.8Vrms
Output
- 4mm Speaker Binding Post
Gain: 26dB
Output Power: 225w RMS per channel into 8ohms / 450w into 4ohms
Frequency Response: 10-50kHz（-2.2dB）
THD: 0.00205%
S/N Ratio: 118dB
Dynamic Range: >121dB
Stereo Crosstalk: -110dB
AC Power Requirement: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz (Worldwide Voltage)
Power Consumption: 250W (Idle), 1180W (Operational)
Dimension: 435W x 470D x 240H mm
Weight: 55 Kg
Color: Black/Silver
Warranty: 12Months.
Warranty Note: Due to the nature of heavy component such as the 55KG Apollo Power Amp, shipping of the unit back/forth for repair/servicing is not economically viable. The warranty coverage will be parts replacement. We will ship the parts to you to replace should servicing is required.
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Denafrips APOLLO POWERAMP
The APOLLO POWERAMP is a heavyweight, high-current stereo amplifier delivering authoritative, transparent sound with muscular dynamics. Its standout trait is raw power—225Wpc class AB (doubling into 4Ω)—that yields tight, controlled bass, open midrange and detailed treble with wide imaging. Reviewers such as Srajan Ebaen and Audiophilepure praised its ability to resolve orchestral textures and separate cellos from basses while remaining unflappable on complex transients. Engineering is industrial-grade: a 2,000VA transformer, 16 transistor pairs per channel and a 55kg chassis underpin sustained headroom and reliability. Ideal for listeners with demanding speakers or who favor dynamic, neutral presentation. Given its performance relative to much costlier rivals, APOLLO offers compelling value for power-hungry two-channel systems.
Pros
- Authoritative dynamics and headroom — 225Wpc (450Wpc into 4Ω) and a big power supply deliver unflappable transient control for demanding material.
- High transparency and instrument separation — preserves orchestral textures and separates cellos from basses for clear imaging.
- Robust engineering and build — 2,000VA transformer, 16 transistor pairs per channel and a very heavy chassis provide thermal and electrical headroom.
- Exceptional value for performance — reviewers note APOLLO approaches the sound of much pricier tube and solid-state references at ~€3,100/$3,700 street pricing.
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Cons
- Very heavy (≈55kg), making lifting, placement and home setup challenging.
- High power draw (idle reported around 500W and significantly higher at full tilt), which may concern energy-conscious buyers.
- XLR-only inputs limit connectivity for systems without balanced preamps or require adapters.
Sound Quality
92/100
Dynamics
93/100
Reviewers repeatedly emphasise the Apollo's strong power delivery and headroom: 225Wpc class‑AB that doubles to ~450Wpc into 4Ω and a 2,000VA transformer underpin its ability to drive loads. Audiophilepure called the tough orchestral dynamics test a 'Pass', and 6moons praised it as a heavy-duty proposition for those who 'demand big power', indicating unflappable transient control and authoritative bass. These concrete specs and editorial statements justify a top-tier dynamics score for its class.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Multiple reviews cite strong instrument separation and orchestral layering—Audiophilepure specifically praises the Apollo's ability to separate cellos from basses and preserve distinct timbres. That evidence shows the amp maintains excellent channel separation and spatial cues even with complex material, yielding a wide, stable soundstage for its power class.
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Build Quality
93/100
6moons documents substantial engineering: 16 pairs of bipolar transistors per channel, a 2,000VA shielded transformer, and a heavy, robust chassis (noted as ~55kg/121lbs stereo), plus conservative electrical specs (THD 0.02%, S/N 118dB). The well‑sized power supply, heavy construction and industrial design point to high‑quality build and thermal headroom appropriate for sustained high output.
Value for Money
96/100
Both reviewers use strong value language: Audiophilepure calls it a 'stonking high end bargain' that approaches much pricier tube and Rowland amps, while 6moons terms it a 'strong value/performance hitter' and notes street pricing well below five‑figure rivals. With the stated ~$3.7k price and performance comparable to higher‑priced peers, the Apollo clearly justifies a near‑top value rating in its segment.
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