Bricasti M18 Dual Mono Power Amplifier

The M18 is a dual mono stereo power amplifier with a fully balanced topology. Each channel has its own amplifier, and the design keeps the negative signal away from ground to lower crosstalk, noise and interference, which also improves the signal-to-noise ratio.

Output is rated at 60 watts into 8 ohms, 120 watts into 4 ohms and 150 watts into 2 ohms. Inputs are balanced XLR. Paired with Bricasti's M1 Classic DAC or M12 Source Controller, the signal stays fully differential from converter to loudspeaker.

The M18 balances size and output in a compact chassis sized for existing systems. Its balanced inputs suit Bricasti preamplifiers and other balanced sources, and custom Stillpoints isolation devices, tuned over many hours of listening, are built into its feet.

Specifications

• Power: 60 W per channel into 8 ohms; 120 W into 4 ohms; 150 W into 2 ohms
• THD+N: less than 0.003%, 20 Hz–20 kHz, at full rated power into 8 and 4 ohms
• Frequency response: 10 Hz–50 kHz, within 0.5 dB
• Signal to noise: greater than 85 dB at full rated power
• Topology: fully differential, dual mono
• Input: balanced XLR, 100 kohms
• Trigger in: TRS, 5 V
• Mains voltage: factory set to 100, 120, 220 or 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
• Dimensions: 16.75 in wide x 4.5 in high x 14.5 in deep
• Finish: Classic black or Argento silver
• Warranty: 5 years parts and labor