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Halcro Eclipse stereo
The all new Halcro Eclipse amplifiers herald a new era in the Halcro story. The original Halcro dm amplifier hit the market to disbelief – orders of magnitude lower distortion than anyone believed possible. The Eclipse amplifiers take musical expression to a new height.
The new Halcro team have spent the past couple of years exploring every aspect of the unique platform for possible improvements. We present – the new reference in amplification.
Available in both stereo and mono versions, the Eclipse series is unparalleled in its ability to render details formerly lost in the distortion.
The Eclipse enjoys a completely redesigned input stage, further reducing non-linear effects and distortion. There are multiple independently tracking power supplies, superior internal shielding and higher output power. Finally the Eclipse amplifier offers a new, modern, ‘lighter’ take on the distinctive and award winning Halcro aesthetic. Even this contributes to better performance with the new, machined-from-solid casework reducing microphonics.
Halcro amplifiers offer an unmatched insight into the music. They position everything precisely in the soundstage due to their unique ability to avoid adding ‘ghost’ notes that are thrown into the mix by the non-linear distortion of a conventional amplifier. Lack of distortion aside, one of the many things that make Halcro amplifiers so good is the way they maintain the phase coherence of the signal source. Phase coherence is a measure of the degree to which a system maintains the relative timing of various notes or tones within complex music.
When it comes to driving your loudspeakers musically, the Eclipse has no peer. The Eclipse stereo produces 180 watts/per channel into an eight-ohm loudspeaker, 350 watts/channel into four-ohms.
Beyond all the technology, there is only one thing that matters: the ability to convey the emotion of music!
Available in premium or standard finishes.
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Halcro Eclipse stereo — transparency married to ferocious control
The Halcro Eclipse stereo pairs monumental, controlled power with an almost vanishing noise floor to deliver startling transparency and musical immediacy. Reviewers including Andrew Everard (HiFi News), Peter Katsoolis (SoundStage Solo) and Audiophilepure applaud its micro- and macro-dynamics, tight deep bass, lyrical midrange and virtually limitless treble extension. The amplifier's specs — >350 W into 4 ohms, vanishingly low THD and a 100 V/µs slew rate — underpin transient snap, imaging and spatial depth. Machined-from-solid aluminium in Halcro's signature 'H' form, multiple shielded compartments and artisanal finishing combine serious engineering with refined aesthetics. Ideal for demanding systems and revealing speakers, the Eclipse rewards listeners chasing ultimate fidelity with its near-vanishing distortion and uncompromising control.
Pros
- Near-silent noise floor and exceptional transparency that reveal micro- and low-level detail, improving imaging and presence.
- High-output, controlled dynamics and transient performance (rated >350 W/4Ω and very low THD) that drive large speakers without smear or loss of definition.
- Robust, purpose-driven engineering and build: machined aluminium 'H' chassis, multiple shielded compartments, advanced PSUs and extensive protection circuitry.
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Cons
- Ultra-premium price and positioning — engineered performance that places it firmly in a narrow, high-end buyer segment.
- Extremely low idle noise and very immediate output mean users should manage initial volume carefully to avoid startling loud playback or stressing speakers.
Sound Quality
93/100
Dynamics
94/100
Reviewers consistently praise the Eclipse's headroom, slam and speaker control: 'boundless power reserves', 'superb, grapple-hold grip' and 'massive power held under ruthless control' (SoundStage Solo, HiFi News). The specsheet supports this with >350 W into 4 ohms, very low distortion figures and fast 100 V/µs slew rate; reviewers noted timing, transient snap and ability to scale with large orchestral crescendos. Overall performance aligns with top-tier Class AB/high-power expectations without reported strain or clipping.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
Reports emphasize precise, stable imaging and expansive but focused soundstaging ('imaging is stable and rooted', 'wonderful sense of voices hanging in and decaying into the acoustic' — SoundStage Solo, HiFi News). Reviewers noted excellent channel coherence and spatial cues retained even at high drive levels, indicating the amplifier preserves and often enhances spatial information.
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Build Quality
92/100
The Eclipse is heavily engineered: machined-from-solid aluminium casework, large separated compartments for PSU and amplifier sections, six-/four-layer PCBs and extensive protection circuitry (HiFi News, product specs). Reviewers highlight the substantial chassis, refined finishes and robust thermal/protection systems; no thermal or reliability issues were reported, and mechanical damping improvements were explicitly noted.
Value for Money
89/100
The Eclipse is unquestionably an ultra-high-end, high-priced product (review prices: AU$59,995; £46,000; product listing ~52,500), and reviewers present it as a justified premium purchase for serious buyers seeking the highest transparency and control. While none call it a bargain, the unanimous high praise for performance and engineering supports a 'justified premium' assessment — excellent value within its price tier for buyers prioritizing ultimate fidelity, but not mass-market priced.
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