Wyred 4 Sound mAMP
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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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
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
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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- Mister Hifi — online and in-store — Raamsdonksveer, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (website)
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