General Asylum: REVIEW: Sonogy Black Knight Amplifier (SS) by DRJJP

Model:	Black Knight
Category:	Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	$3700
Description:	175 watt power amp with balanced inputs as well as monoblock capability
Manufacturer URL:	Not Available
Manufacturer URL:	Not Available

Review by DRJJP ( A ) on May 09, 2002 at 20:02:56
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Not a lot to say for a product with no real weaknesses. Fantastic bass response. Smooth and full mids and highs. A true wolf in sheep's clothing. I won't use the old saw about tube sound but this amp images well, has depth and is one of the most tonally musical amps that I have ever heard for anywhere near the price.
Compared it to my 705x Carver, Rogue 88 stereo power amp, Bryston 3b (125w power amp). I heard good sound from the big Rogue monoblocs but then you have all the tube stuff to deal with instead of a set and forget great SS amp.

Product Weakness: None, unless you count the slightly sharp fins of the giant heat sinks, an easy compromise in my book.
Product Strengths: Bass, smooth response, imaging and soundstage as well as great tonal accuracy. Also can be used as 500 watt balanced monoblocks. Also has biwired speaker outputs. No negative feedback loops.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Sonogy Black Knight
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audible Illusions 3
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Pioneer PD-65/Kenwood 600 (Stone)
Speakers:	B&W Matrix 804's
Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest/Private
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Jazz, Rock, etc.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 15 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	Nothing much as yet
Time Period/Length of Audition:	3 months and then I bought it.
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	See Above

Product Weakness:	None, unless you count the slightly sharp fins of the giant heat sinks, an easy compromise in my book.
Product Strengths:	Bass, smooth response, imaging and soundstage as well as great tonal accuracy. Also can be used as 500 watt balanced monoblocks. Also has biwired speaker outputs. No negative feedback loops.