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I have used this amp for over 20 years, and it has been flawless. This is one of the best power amps ever made, ESPECIALLY for its price. This is an amp to be enjoyed and appreciated. We shall never go this way again ( the samurai mentality of quality and engineering overkill ) in terms of stereo components, where pride in workmanship and style ruled the audio hi-fi world. Kenwood will never return to it's glory days, and if you can find and buy the M2A or even its brother, the M2, you will not regret it. Kenwood really designed a unique ( some say it's a cross between a Class G and Class H ) powerful, and capable amplifier. because the 3 amp fuses I had wisely connected on them had blown as fast as a $20 hooker. When they fired, my ADS L-810s immediately cut out. I once got carried away with the Telarc digital recording of the 1812 Overture that has digitally recorded howitzer cannons. Always have a 3 amp fast-blow fuse on the + terminal line of the speaker you use with this amp. Try to spray them with electrical contact cleaner, if buying amp used and them rotate them several times ( while amp is off of course ) to preventcure any scratchinessĪs with any powerful, clean amp, you might play it at levels that can damage tweeters due to lack of distortion in the sound. Mids and highs to my ears are airy and pleasant. , how does it sound? Well, with a dampning factor of 1000 bass is very tight, effortless, and CONTROLLED.
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220 watts ( it puts out more ) and a incredible damping factor of 1000!, how can these sell for in most cases under $350 dollars, maybe less? The red LED power meters look gorgeous at night. Different from the M2 in that it does not have Sigma Drive ( which may be a blessing), it is one of those amps that are still available, but whose value is very much underrated. I've had a M2A for ten years and like others here have said it is powerful, dead reliable, and attractive.