Grandinote Demone

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- Mono power amplifier
- Nominal power 60W
- Damping factor >230
- Frequency response 1,5Hz - 350 kHz
- One balanced input XLR (full balanced)
- Class "A"
- No feedback
- Direct coupling stages: no capacitor used
- Absorption 220W each
- Weight 30kg each
- W=318 x H=196 x L=473 [mm] each
- Magnetosolid-VHP

Pure Class A Amplification

The Demone operates fully in Class A, ensuring the cleanest, most linear sound reproduction without the distortion typical of other designs. This guarantees a pure, natural listening experience.

Feedback-Free Design

By eliminating negative feedback loops, the amplifier preserves the full dynamics and natural tonality of music, delivering a sound that is immediate, transparent, and highly expressive.

Extended Frequency Response

Covering 1.5Hz to 350kHz, the Demone reproduces both the deepest sub-bass and the finest harmonic details, creating an incredibly wide and immersive soundstage.

Magnetosolid-VHP Technology

This proprietary technology combines the warmth and musicality of tubes with the precision and reliability of solid-state circuitry, producing a sound that is both engaging and detailed.

Monoblock Construction

Each 30kg unit is a single-channel amplifier, minimizing interference between channels and maximizing stereo separation, resulting in precise imaging and three-dimensional sound.

Italian Craftsmanship and Build Quality

Every Demone amplifier is meticulously hand-built in Italy, reflecting Grandinote’s dedication to quality, aesthetics, and durability, making it as much a work of art as a high-performance audio component.

Unique Features of Grandinote Amplifiers

• 100% Pure Class-A Operation

Unlike some manufacturers who label their products as Class-A but use hybrid designs, Grandinote ensures every amplifier operates fully in Class-A mode, preserving the integrity of the audio signal.

• Handcrafted Excellence

Each amplifier is assembled by skilled technicians who pay close attention to detail. This hands-on approach guarantees consistency and quality in every unit.

• Use of High-Quality Components

Grandinote selects premium parts such as custom transformers, precision resistors, and carefully matched transistors to optimize performance.

• Innovative Circuit Topologies

Their designs often include unique circuit arrangements that reduce noise and distortion while maintaining the warmth and clarity characteristic of Class-A sound.

Why Class-A Sounds Different

The continuous conduction approach delivers several sonic advantages:

1. Zero Crossover Distortion

The most significant benefit: Class-A completely eliminates crossover distortion. In amplifiers where different devices handle positive and negative signal halves (which we'll discuss with Class-AB), a brief transition occurs at the zero-crossing point. This "handoff" between devices introduces small discontinuities that manifest as distortion, particularly audible in low-level detail and ambient information.

Class-A has no handoff because the same devices are always conducting. The result is a cleaner, more continuous signal that preserves micro-details and subtle spatial cues that other topologies can miss.

2. Perfect Linearity

By operating the output devices in their most linear region continuously, Class-A maintains consistent behavior regardless of signal level. Whether reproducing a whispered vocal or a full orchestral crescendo, the amplifier's transfer characteristic remains unchanged. This translates to consistent tonal character across all volume levels and program material.

3. No Feedback Dependency

While many Class-AB amplifiers rely heavily on negative feedback to correct distortions introduced by switching behavior, Class-A designs can use minimal or zero feedback. Less feedback generally means faster transient response, more natural tonal balance, and better preservation of musical timing.

Grandinote, for example, builds their amplifiers with direct-coupled, zero-feedback designs that rely on inherently linear Class-A operation rather than correction circuits.

4. Superior Low-Level Resolution

Perhaps the most commonly noted characteristic of good Class-A amplifiers is their ability to resolve low-level information. The decay of a piano note, the subtle breath of a vocalist, the ambient space of a recording venue—Class-A amplifiers excel at revealing these details without artificial emphasis or enhancement.

This isn't about "more detail" in an analytical sense, but rather about preserving the complete dynamic and textural information in the recording.

Handcrafted in Italy

Every Grandinote component is handbuilt by skilled technicians in Italy. Production is deliberately limited to maintain quality control, and each amplifier undergoes extensive testing and burn-in before shipping.

This approach ensures consistency and allows for component selection and matching that automated production cannot achieve.

Real-World Performance

The proof, of course, is in the listening. Grandinote amplifiers consistently earn praise for:

• Natural, Uncolored Sound: They don't impose a "house sound" on recordings
• Exceptional Dynamics: Surprising punch and impact despite moderate power ratings
• Textural Resolution: Outstanding ability to convey instrumental and vocal textures
• Emotional Engagement: Music sounds more "alive" and engaging
• Long-Term Satisfaction: Owners report these amplifiers remain compelling for years

The Effortless Hi-Fi Advantage

Choosing and setting up a Class-A amplifier represents a significant investment in your audio system. That's why we pair every Grandinote component with our comprehensive white glove service:

• Expert Consultation: We help match amplification to your specific speakers, room, and preferences
• Professional Installation: Our technicians ensure proper placement, ventilation, and integration
• System Optimization: We calibrate your complete system for optimal performance
• Education: We teach you to get the most from your Class-A amplifier
• Ongoing Support: We're always available for questions and adjustments

This service transforms the experience from potentially intimidating to completely effortless—hence our name.