I would like to learn about this new brand called "Block Audio" from Czech Republic.
Mostly looking at the pre-power combo.
Please share if you have any experience.
There was reference to block audio on Audiogon, first I heard of them. I checked the website out and was surprised to see a 5000 damping factor, 200 watts class a. I would like to hear some comments as well, some mentioning there better then Gryphon which was an interesting comment.
There was reference to block audio on Audiogon, first I heard of them. I checked the website out and was surprised to see a 5000 damping factor, 200 watts class a. I would like to hear some comments as well, some mentioning there better then Gryphon which was an interesting comment.
The specs say, 200 Watt true Class A operation; I'm always weary when the manufacturers attach some kind of descriptor like this. Krell used to do it with Krell Class A, I've seen others do it with other descriptors. Class A is Class A they can always use pure if they wanted and not all these other adjectives.
Edit- Claims like this better be backed up with measurements from an acceptable independent lab too.
At one point I was contemplating buying them but could not get any information on the SQ also contacted the manufacturer who was very sweet. I heard they were in Munich 2017 but on static display
They told me they will be at the 2019 Munich show with the pre-power combo on audition.
At the moment they have very little distribution with only Austria and the US therefore have to go to Munich next year.
The information on Block Audio is not very visible. It has been over three years for this brand to grow. Does anyone own the Mono Amps? What you can tell me about them? Can you compare to any other Solid State Amps?
Suncoast Audio in Sarasota FL carries Block Audio.
I have heard the Block Audio Amp / PreAmp combo driving Kharma DB11-S and it was sublime. The sound had more emotion than a SS Boulder 2160? amp we also listened to that day.
I heard them (monoblocks) at a previous Florida Audio show driving MBL speakers. I honestly felt the same speakers sounded better driven by the MBL monoblocks, a combination I’d heard a number of other times. A single impression and opinion, for whatever that’s worth.
I heard them (monoblocks) at a previous Florida Audio show driving MBL speakers. I honestly felt the same speakers sounded better driven by the MBL monoblocks, a combination I’d heard a number of other times. A single impression and opinion, for whatever that’s worth.
I agree, the Blocks were not as good on the MBL's as the MBL amps ( synergy, I guess ) But, On the Magico6's, Kharmas, & Clarisys They were excellent! They Bettered some other high priced amps that I heard. IMHO, of course. The bass grip & control was some of the best I've heard.
They are build like a brick shit house too.
I heard them (monoblocks) at a previous Florida Audio show driving MBL speakers. I honestly felt the same speakers sounded better driven by the MBL monoblocks, a combination I’d heard a number of other times. A single impression and opinion, for whatever that’s worth.
Am I starting to get toooo old? I could have sworn it was the Suncoast Audio Tampa Terrace room. Or was that the year Mike had Vivids in there with the Blocks, and the big MBLs were in the Florida room? Apologies for my error!
Am I starting to get toooo old? I could have sworn it was the Suncoast Audio Tampa Terrace room. Or was that the year Mike had Vivids in there with the Blocks, and the big MBLs were in the Florida room? Apologies for my error!