Roksan Attessa Integrated Amplifier
Roksan’s Attessa pairs a warm, balanced voice with crisp, unfatiguing treble, controlled bass and a naturally expressive midrange that flatters vocals and acoustic recordings. AudioSonic Haven also found its stereo imaging precise and soundstage expansive. With MM phono, generous digital connectivity and a capable headphone output, this is a polished mixed-source hub built for long, engaging listening.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
88/100
Features Connectivity
95/100
Value for Money
91/100
Pros
Warm, detailed and balanced sound with a natural, expressive midrange, controlled bass and crisp treble that stays comfortable over long sessions.
Precise stereo imaging and a wide, well-defined soundstage, particularly rewarding with vocal and acoustic music.
Comprehensive connectivity, including MM phono, analogue and digital inputs, Bluetooth, streaming support, pre-out/sub output and headphone socket.
Cons
The app-led, display-light control interface may feel less intuitive than a conventional amplifier layout.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
The Attessa is described as warm, balanced and detailed, with particular praise for its natural midrange, controlled bass and crisp but non-fatiguing treble. The review also found a precise, spacious stereo presentation that suits vocal and acoustic recordings especially well.
Transparency Resolution
91/100
The review praises clear, detailed reproduction, especially through the midrange and treble. Notes are said to be well defined, while the crisp upper frequencies retain detail without becoming fatiguing.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
The amplifier is repeatedly characterized as warm and balanced, with a musically enveloping midrange and natural note definition. Its clear vocal presentation and relaxed treble are presented as strengths for extended listening.
Dynamics
88/100
Bass is reported to have solid impact and to remain controlled even at higher levels, without upsetting the overall tonal balance. The review does not offer much detail on large-scale transient slam or demanding loudspeaker control, but it found the presentation composed and capable.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
The review reports precise stereo imaging and a wide, well-developed soundstage. It particularly commends the way the amplifier handles acoustic and vocal nuances within a clearly defined spatial presentation.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
The review describes a minimalist design built around a solid metal chassis that feels high quality. Roksan specifies plated-steel construction and a machined anodised-aluminium front panel, though the available review provides little evidence on long-term durability.
Features Connectivity
95/100
This is an unusually comprehensive integrated amplifier, with MM phono, four digital inputs, Bluetooth with aptX and AAC, a headphone output, and a variable pre-out/subwoofer connection. Remote control, trigger and IR inputs, plus MaestroUnite setup and update support, make it adaptable to both analogue and digital systems.
Value for Money
91/100
At its stated price range, the review calls the sound quality remarkable and judges the balance of performance, features and price very attractive. It notes that the interface may not appeal to every listener, but still presents the Attessa as a compelling modern all-rounder.
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Specifications
- Power Output into 8 Ohm
- 80W Both Channels Driven, Nominal (THD+N <0.1%)
- Power Output into 4 Ohm
- 130W Both Channels Driven, Nominal (THD+N <0.1%)
- Inputs (Digital)
- Digital 1 (D1) – Coax SPDIF (up to 192kHz/24bit) Digital 2 (D2) – Optical SPDIF (max. 96kHz/24bit) Digital 3 (TV) – Optical SPDIF (max. 96kHz/24bit) Digital 4 (CD) – Coax SPDIF (up to 192kHz/24bit) Digital 5 (Bluetooth) – Bluetooth (48kHz/16bit)
- Inputs (Analogue)
- A1 – No signal sense A2 – With signal sense & used for AV Mode MM (Phono) – RIAA (equalised)
- Outputs
- 1x pair Speaker binding posts (L&R) 1x pair of RCA Analogue (Pre-out/SUB) 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack headphone socket - 7.5Vrms drive suitable for all headphone types including high-impedance
- Other
- IEC mains power socket (3 pin)/Fuse holder 3.5mm mini-Jack – 12v trigger Input (On / Standby) IR wired input 3.5mm jack
- Construction
- Formed Plated steel and bespoke machined anodised aluminum front panel.
- Primary Interface (on unit)
- Dynamic Control Dial (with haptic feedback) to control volume and inputs
- Secondary Interface (on unit)
- Standby, Backward, Play/Pause, Forward
- Other Interface
- IR remote
- Bluetooth
- A2DP Audio profile / Codecs - SBC, aptX & AAC Bluetooth Range - 15m (typical)
- Digital Coax Input
- up to 24bit/192kHz PCM
- Digital Optical Input
- up to 24bit/96kHz PCM
- MaestroUnite
- System Creation and Control Advanced System Setting Over the Air Updates via Wi-Fi
- Mains Transformer Rating
- 400VA
- Dimensions (Including Encoder and Connections (W x H x D))
- 17" (432 mm) x 3" (76 mm) x 14 11/16" (373 mm)
- Dimensions (Excluding Encoder and Connections (W x H x D))
- 17" (432 mm) x 3" (76 mm) x 13 5/8" (346 mm)
- Weight
- 22 lb 14 oz (10.37 kg)
- Warranty
- 5 years
Manufacturer's Description — Roksan
The Attessa Integrated Amplifier delivers a compelling performance through its innovative Class A/B amplification architecture and advanced analog connections; it is supremely capable of presenting a detailed, precise presentation of music from any source.
Features at a glance:
Bluetooth | Euphoria Amplification | Moving Magnet Phono Stage | MaestroUnite Setup & Control App | Perfect Synchronicity with Attessa CD Transport
Authoritative amplification for your high-fidelity system.
Its high-performance DAC is the foundation for Roksan’s revolutionary ’Rapture DAC’ technology found in the Caspian Series 4G. Thanks to the improved digital to analog signal conversion and exceptional signal transfer, the amplification is free to deliver a powerful performance from whichever source a user decides to connect.
Set up via the intuitive MaestroUnite app, the Attessa Integrated Amplifier delivers extraordinary levels of detailed, high-fidelity sound straight from the box. Designed for the user.
True Roksan performance
Attessa Series 1G extends the quality and output of typical products at this price point, while remaining unfussy about what it’s paired with. It’s the perfect partner for most speakers under consideration at this system level, and offers a myriad of connectivity options.
Attessa IR Remote — Total performance at your fingertips
The Attessa Streaming Amplifier, Integrated Amplifier and CD Transport, come supplied with a practical, elegant Roksan remote control, so users can operate their device with ease.
Beautifully designed, its ergonomic form is perfectly weighted to sit comfortably in the hand. The buttons are clear and intuitive to use, allowing users to navigate through the inputs and access a host of operational features.
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