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Electrocompaniet AW 800 M REFERENCE MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER
The AW 800 M is Electrocompaniet’s brand-new flagship power amplifier. It replaces the legendary AW 600 NEMO as our most powerful monoblock power amplifier. The amplifier showcases an updated, yet unmistakable and distinctive Electrocompaniet design that is a perfect match for all current and legacy Electrocompaniet products.
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Electrocompaniet AW 800 M REFERENCE MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER
The AW 800 M pairs raw flagship power with finely tuned control, delivering large-scale, musical slam without losing nuance. Built as a direct-coupled, dual-mono architecture with massive filtering and a shielded output stage, it produces authoritative, palpably weighted bass, detailed microdynamics and a spacious, grounded soundstage. Reviewers praised its high-current, ultra-low distortion delivery and the rich, dry tonal center focused in the upper bass. As Srajan Ebaen observed, images gain physical presence and scale; Tom Waters highlighted its clean, sweet treble and life-like dynamics. Ruggedly built and engineered for hard-to-drive speakers, the AW 800 M is aimed at listeners who want both brute capability and refined musicality.
Pros
- Exceptional dynamics and headroom—delivers authoritative slam and control even at high SPLs, ideal for demanding speakers.
- Deep, controlled bass with a notably 'black' presentation and potent upper-bass that adds weight and articulation.
- Refined, non-fatiguing treble and balanced tonality—high resolution and sweetness without glare.
- Robust engineering and power-supply design (large capacitance, twin toroids, 32 output transistors) give very low noise and stable operation.
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Cons
- Very large and heavy (55 kg), which makes handling, placement and servicing more difficult.
- Highly reflective gloss fascia and a bright front-logo can be visually intrusive and prone to marks for some buyers.
Sound Quality
93/100
Dynamics
94/100
Multiple reviewers praised the amp's headroom, slam and control: SoundStage Solo noted transients, sustain and decay as "life‑like" and that it “took it on the chin” at 85–90 dB; 6Moons reported "copious dynamics, jet‑black bass, muscular tone textures". Spec sheet shows very high damping factor (>1000) and mono/bridged power up to 800 W (mono 8 Ω) and far higher into 4/2 Ω, and the amp is available as monoblocks—these factors (large toroidal PSUs, 32 output transistors, monoblock topology) support exceptional current delivery and speaker control. Taken relative to its very high power class and monoblock design, the AW 800 M demonstrates authoritative, unforced dynamics.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
SoundStage Solo reported a soundstage "slightly laid‑back from the speakers’ plane... wide open and layered" and images "free of the speaker confines"; 6Moons said images became slightly larger and realism increased with images extending down to the floor. The amp preserves channel separation and spatial cues even at loud levels, delivering a large, well‑layered soundstage without collapsing under demanding passages.
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Build Quality
93/100
Robust mechanical and electrical design: reviewers noted strengthened modular chassis, black brushed aluminium rods for rigidity, Soundcare SuperSpike feet, two 800 VA toroidal transformers (electrostatically and magnetically shielded), and 32 high‑current output transistors. The product is offered as stereo, bridgable and true monoblocks (the review unit was assessed as monoblocks), and it weighs 55 kg—evidence of substantial power supply and thermal mass. These details justify a top‑tier build rating in its class.
Value for Money
90/100
Reviewers framed value in high‑end terms: SoundStage Solo called its performance "marvellous" relative to his reference and noted the AW 800 M (RRP listed here ~47,500) did a stellar job that could justify its premium; Audiophilepure waxed lyrical about the listening experience. Put against its rated outputs (stereo: 2×300 W into 8 Ω, 2×600 W into 4 Ω, 2×1000 W into 2 Ω; mono: 800 W into 8 Ω, 1500 W into 4 Ω, 2200 W into 2 Ω), the amp delivers extreme power and capability uncommon outside the highest tiers. In the context of its peer group (other flagship monoblocks costing similar or more), reviewers felt the performance supports a 'justified premium' assessment—excellent for buyers in this high‑end segment but not a mass‑market bargain.
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