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Authorized dealers for Wyred 4 Sound mAMP

  • Elite Audio UK — online and in-store — Pittenweem, Escocia, United Kingdom (website)
  • Hi Fi Mansion — in-store — Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
  • Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
  • Reference Analog — online and in-store — Moore, Oklahoma, United States (website)
  • Theatermax LLC — in-store — Boca Raton, Florida, United States (website)
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Wyred 4 Sound mAMP

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Wyred 4 Sound’s mAMP delivers super-transparent monoblock performance in a remarkably compact chassis, pairing 250W into 8 ohms with balanced connectivity and frugal 9.5W idle draw. Darko.Audio highlights its exceptionally revealing nature, making this a compelling choice for systems built around a capable DAC and a taste for resolution.

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83/100
Rating for mAMP

Nicely Roasted

Sound Quality

82/100

Build Quality

87/100

Value for Money

85/100

Pros

Exceptionally transparent, revealing presentation that clearly exposes upstream source quality.

Cons

Its highly revealing character demands a capable DAC when used in a direct-digital setup.

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What Reviewers Are Saying

"Make sure your DAC is up to the task if going direct-digital into Wyred4Sound's super-transparent mAMP mono blocks."

— Darko.Audio

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 82/100

Available listening evidence is narrow but distinctly positive, with Darko.Audio highlighting exceptional transparency. The review does not provide comparable detail on tonal character, large-scale dynamic behavior, or stereo spatial performance, so those aspects remain less clearly documented.

Transparency Resolution

93/100

Darko.Audio calls the mAMP monoblocks “super-transparent” and specifically cautions that a direct-connected DAC must be sufficiently capable. That description suggests the amplifier exposes upstream quality clearly rather than smoothing over detail or coloration.

Tonal Balance Musicality

79/100

The available review does not directly describe warmth, neutrality, timbre, or long-session musical ease. Its emphasis on transparency suggests a revealing presentation, but there is not enough listening commentary to characterize the tonal balance more precisely.

Dynamics

78/100

The review provides no direct comments on slam, transient impact, or control with difficult speakers. The published 250W into 8 ohms and 430W into 4 ohms indicate substantial rated output, but the available listening evidence says little about how that translates into real-world dynamic authority.

Soundstage Imaging

78/100

Darko.Audio does not discuss stage width, depth, image focus, or layering. The transparency praise may be encouraging for system resolution, but the available review offers little direct evidence about the mAMP's spatial presentation.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

87/100

The mAMP is a compact mono power amplifier built around ICEpower ASX2 technology, with a fully balanced input stage, RCA and Neutrik XLR inputs, thermal and over-current protection, and a machined anodized-aluminum front panel. Its specified 3-ohm minimum load, 30A maximum output current, low idle consumption, and five-year warranty point to a thoughtfully engineered package, though the review does not assess long-term durability.

Value for Money

85/100

At roughly $999–$1,124 per monoblock, the mAMP offers high rated power, balanced connectivity, compact dimensions, and low-power operation in a specialist power-amplifier format. None of the supplied review material directly weighs in on its value against competing amplifiers at the asking price.

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Specifications

Technology
Utilizes latest generation (ASX2) ICEpower audio technology
Power Output
250w in 8Ð8 430w in 4Ð8
Mains Voltage
External selectable mains voltage 115/230VAC
Power Consumption
Idle power consumption 9.5w
Protection
Thermal protection Over current protection
Audio
Differential, fully balanced Sound optimized soft clip
Construction
Robust construction Machined and anodized aluminum front panel
Inputs
Gold Plated unbalanced (RCA) input Neutrix Balanced (XLR) input
Input Stage
3rd Generation fully balanced input stage with impedance of 100k
Size and Weight
Compact size (8"W x 3.5" x 8"D) 8 lbs.
Warranty
Covered by a 5 YEAR WARRANTY
THD+N
Typical THD+N 8Ð8 (10W out): 0.002%
Power Output 8Ð8
Power Output 8Ð8 @ 0.2% THD+N: 250W Power Output 8Ð8 @ 1.0% THD+N: 277W
Power Output 4Ð8
Power Output 4Ð8 @ 0.2% THD+N: 430W Power Output 4Ð8 @ 1.0% THD+N: 460W
Output Idle Noise
Output Idle Noise: <125µV
Frequency Response
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz: ± 0.1db
Lower Bandwidth
Lower Bandwidth: 1.5Hz (All Loads)
Balanced Input Impedance
Balanced Input Impedance: 100kΩ
Unbalanced Input Impedance
Unbalanced Input Impedance: 100kΩ
Dynamic Range
Dynamic Range: 111db
Gain
Gain: 30db
Sensitivity
Sensitivity: 1.31V
Output Impedance
Output Impedance: 0.018Ω
Min Load
Min Load: 3Ω
Max Output Current
Max Output Current: 30A
Idle Power Consumption
Idle Power Consumption: 9.5W
Standby Power Consumption
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Balanced Output
XLR Input

Manufacturer's Description — Wyred 4 Sound

Latest Generation ICEpower® Technology

Utilizing the latest generation of ICEpower® technology with a completely redesigned input stage, this is a highly efficient amplifier that delivers superior audio quality. Using dual 14AWG OFC wiring direct soldered to gold plated 5-way binding posts, it yields exceptional micro-dynamics and transparent power to your speakers.


Refined Input Stage

The input stage has been meticulously refined to optimize frequency response producing smooth upper-mid frequencies while keeping bass extension low and tight. Regardless of input type, the high quality dual differential common mode converter feeds the amplifier with a pure balanced signal that isolates problematic impedance mismatches. Third generation technology significantly reduces the detrimental effects of a noisy source through balanced circuitry, audio grade capacitors, and a quad-paralleled FET buffer.


Monoblock Form Factor

The monoblock form factor allows you to use a short speaker cable for each channel by placing the amp in near proximity to each speaker, reducing the cost of speaker cable while improving the performance of your system.


Design and Construction

An attractive anodized finish surrounds a rigid industrial design that is immune to the frequencies and vibrations generated by the various components in your HiFi system.


Kimber Wire/WBT Binding Post Upgrade

You can choose to maximize the performance by upgrading the internal wiring and binding posts. Premium Kimber TCX wire, a 14 ga. multi-gauge/multi-strand OFC wire is used for improved transparency and sound. High end, German made WBT nextgen® binding posts are also available for a better fit and connection.

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Authorized dealers for Wyred 4 Sound mAMP

  • Elite Audio UK — online and in-store — Pittenweem, Escocia, United Kingdom (website)
  • Hi Fi Mansion — in-store — Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
  • Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
  • Reference Analog — online and in-store — Moore, Oklahoma, United States (website)
  • Theatermax LLC — in-store — Boca Raton, Florida, United States (website)
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