Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Audio Analogue Pucinni SE Integrated Amp Integrated Amplifier (SS) by DaveinGA

Model:	Pucinni SE Integrated Amp
Category:	Integrated Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price:	approx USD $1100 (w/o remote) $1500 (with)
Description:	50W Dual Mono Integrated Amp
Manufacturer URL:	Audio Analogue
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Review by DaveinGA ( A ) on December 20, 2005 at 07:38:34
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I find the amplifier, when combined with my large PSB speakers (which are a 4 ohm load and relatively efficient), to be very accurate and involving. They are especially nice with delicate instrumental timbres and the human voice. I get plenty of bass when it's in the source material, and there's plenty of power for my listening room. I like it so much that I haven't even considered upgrading.

Product Weakness: I would like more line level inputs and a remote, but not a big deal.
Product Strengths: Plenty of what counts - very natural reproduction of acoustic music. Realistic reproduction of voices. The amp is aptly named - it's wonderful for opera. Excellent phono stage for an amp in this price range - can be easily set up for MM or MC. No unnecessary frills, bells, or whistles. It just works and works well.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	AudioAnalogue Puccini SE
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	VPI HW-19 III
Speakers:	PSB Stratus Gold
Cables/Interconnects:	Tara Labs
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Wide variety
Room Size (LxWxH):	26 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	None
Time Period/Length of Audition:	Approx. 5 years
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Monster
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	I would like more line level inputs and a remote, but not a big deal.
Product Strengths:	Plenty of what counts - very natural reproduction of acoustic music. Realistic reproduction of voices. The amp is aptly named - it's wonderful for opera. Excellent phono stage for an amp in this price range - can be easily set up for MM or MC. No unnecessary frills, bells, or whistles. It just works and works well.