We are pleased to see that our CONRAD JOHNSON ART108A has been named Hi-Fi+ Tube Power Amplifier of the Year for 2022! Conrad-johnsons Triode Mono ART108A monoblocks build upon the delightful ART27A stereo amplifier. But where that amplifier uses a single pair of KT88s to yield 36W of Class Atriode power, the ART108A uses four pairs ofthe same Genelex Gold Lion KT88 output valves configured as triode devices, meaning a pairof ART108A mono delivers an impressive 160 Watts of triode sound. This perhaps represents the ideal balance between sheer power output and delightful triode sound quality so belovedby many modern audio enthusiasts and music lovers.The company should also be applauded for preferring to use the more tried and trusted KT88 power tube over more fashionable designs like the KT150. Its clear that Conrad-johnsonis sticking to its guns here, and the result is an outstanding performance. In our test, Alan Sircom felt that the Conrad- johnson ART108A mono power amps, deliver the scale and slam needed to drive big high-performance tower loudspeakers to fun levels while retaining much of the grace, speed and precision of the smaller stereo amplifier. The conjoining of those two hitherto disparate elements is uncanny. Alan concluded the review by saying, The Conrad-johnson ART108A amps are capable of making you listen to your recordings as if they were new to you. In absolute terms, no hollow-state power amplifier can fully compete with the detail extraction and sheer grip the very best solid-state amps can impart on the sound, but similarly, no solid-state amp can deliver the grace, richness and refinement on offer here. Reviewed in Issue 210Manufacturer conradjohnson.com The Conrad-johnson ART108A amps are capable of making you listen to your recordings as if they were new to you.Conrad Johnson is on demo at Absolute Phase (Exclusive India Distributor)
