Java Hi-Fi Double Shot INTEGRATED Amplifier
The Double Shot pairs fast, neutral authority with deep bass control, vivid transient snap and a notably quiet, transparent backdrop. Its GaN power stage, DAC, MM phono section and extensive balanced connectivity form a polished one-box hub; hi-fi+ found it a satisfyingly rounded performer, while Hifi Pig praised its clean, natural musical delivery.
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Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
95/100
Value for Money
88/100
Pros
Fast, transparent and neutral sound with powerful, controlled bass and convincing transient impact.
Exceptionally quiet, detailed DAC and MM phono performance support a coherent all-in-one system.
Extensive balanced XLR connectivity, variable and fixed outputs, Bluetooth, headphone output, and striking premium finish.
Cons
Digital connectivity is limited to a single USB-B input, with no optical or coaxial alternatives.
The phono stage is MM-only, so low-output moving-coil cartridges require an external step-up solution.
The infinitely rotating control knobs can take getting used to.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Reviews describe a fast, neutral and notably quiet amplifier with strong transient authority, controlled bass, and convincing tonal texture. It is praised as a well-integrated, powerful all-round performer, although the supplied reviews offer little direct comment on stereo width, depth, or image placement.
Transparency Resolution
93/100
Hi-Fi Pig found the onboard DAC delivered "deadly quiet backgrounds" and strong detail, while describing the amplifier as transparent across the frequency range. Hi-fi+ also places its transparency among better competing integrated amplifiers and specifically calls the presentation quiet and linear.
Tonal Balance Musicality
91/100
Hi-Fi Pig characterises the sound as natural, neutral and clean, with little added character but without coldness or sterility. Hi-fi+ heard pleasing richness and believable instrumental texture, while The Absolute Sound found it free of the dry, colourless character historically associated with older Class D designs.
Dynamics
94/100
The Double Shot is repeatedly praised for speed, drive, and control. Hi-Fi Pig was impressed by the depth, speed, and control of bass, while hi-fi+ and The Absolute Sound cite the power, grunt, and satisfying snap it brings to large transients.
Soundstage Imaging
80/100
The supplied reviews say little directly about soundstage width, depth, image focus, or layering. They do describe a coherent and well-rounded overall presentation, but do not provide enough specific spatial observations to make a stronger claim.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Both hi-fi+ and The Absolute Sound say the Double Shot exudes or "screams" quality in a restrained, high-class manner. Hi-Fi Pig also calls it a beautiful-looking piece of equipment, though the supplied reviews provide limited discussion of long-term durability or internal construction.
Features Connectivity
95/100
This is unusually comprehensive for a high-end integrated amplifier: four balanced XLR inputs, fixed and variable balanced outputs, MM phono input, headphone amplification, Bluetooth aptX, dual speaker terminals, and a high-resolution R2R DAC with USB input. The main limitation noted by hi-fi+ and The Absolute Sound is that digital connectivity is confined to a single USB-B input, with no optical or coaxial alternatives.
Value for Money
88/100
At roughly $11,000-$12,300, it is clearly a substantial investment, and Hi-Fi Pig explicitly notes that it is not cheap. That review nevertheless considers it a sensible, quality long-term purchase for buyers seeking to avoid continual upgrades, while The Absolute Sound says it can compete directly with established Class A and Class A/B alternatives.
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Specifications
- Power Output
- 200 watts/8 ohms
- Inputs
- 4 x pairs of XLR line-level inputs (fully-balanced)
- Outputs
- 2 x pairs of XLR outputs (variable pre-out and fixed pre-out)
- DAC
- High-resolution R2R Ladder DAC (USB input)
- Phono Stage
- MM phono stage (RCA inputs)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth aptX
- Headphone Output
- 1 x headphone output
- Dimensions
- 44 cm x 41.5 cm x 13 cm (w/d/h)
- Weight
- 15.4kgs (34lbs)
Manufacturer's Description — Java Hi-Fi
- LDR pre-amp stage and GaN FET power amp stage
- ETI Research speaker binding posts
- 8mm anodised aluminium front panel
- Luxury real wood Walnut or Ebony veneers
- Remote control for volume and source selection
- Innovative inverted PCB assembly for vibration and resonance control of the audio circuit
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Authorized dealers for Java Hi-Fi Double Shot INTEGRATED Amplifier
- Alma Music & Audio — online and in-store — San Diego, California, United States (website)
- AUDIOFILE — online and in-store — 's Gravenmoer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
- Audiolab Stereo & Video — online and in-store — Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States (website)
- Elecson KLS — online and in-store — Paris, Île-de-France, France (website)
- Hifi Concierge — in-store — Pennsylvania, United States (website)
- Les artisans du son — in-store — Mulhouse, Grand Est (website)
- MUSIKIT — in-store — Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (website)
- Simco Audio — online and in-store — Pasadena, California, United States (website)
- Sun Mountain AV — in-store — Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States (website)
- The Audio Co. — online and in-store — Gurugram, Haryana, India (website)