Roksan BLAK Integrated Amplifier – Charcoal

A nice example of this well regarded integrated amplifier, from Roksan. Cosmetically very good, it comes boxed in original factory packaging, with remote control, manual, mains cable,  and as always our three month warranty.
Roksan Say….
The Roksan blak Integrated Amplifier offers a large and impressive sound with controlled deep bass, detail, attack, and a wide, deep soundstage.
Aesthetically just as impressive, it offers 3 line inputs, balanced XLR in, headphone output, an internal high-end USB DAC and MM phono stage.
The blak Integrated Amplifier is a powerful and musically enthralling design, with ample control and headroom available for exceptional grip and drive. Bass is quick, deep, and exceptionally tight, ensuring a sense of speed and rhythm with an ultra-spacious and detailed soundstage that benefits all recordings and musical genres. Specially-selected components feature throughout the fully symmetrical circuit and a top-quality power supply design ensure the best possible performance.
The blak Integrated Amplifier contains very high quality internal Moving Magnet phono stage for direct connection to a turntable, an internal high-end DAC with USB connectivity and a circuit switchable headphone input. Rich in both sound and features, it represents the pinnacle of Roksan’s amplification.
Key Features:
3 x RCA line inputs
1 x Pair analogue XLR inputs
High quality moving magnet phono input
Internal DAC circuit
Rear-located USB type-B port
Circuit switchable headphone input
High grade components used throughout
Top quality transformer design for optimum power delivery
Striking design and superlative build quality
Brightness-adjustable LED display
Specifications:
Amplifier Type: Class-AB
Inputs: 3 x RCA, XLR, USB type-B, MM phono, aptX Bluetooth
Input Impedance: 24 kOhms XLR, 40 kOhms RCA
Outputs: Speaker (L & R), 1/4” headphone
Moving Magnet Input Gain: 76.75 dB @ 1 kHz, input impedance 47 k ohms, 150pF
Gain: 1 kHz, 8 ohms 36,75 dB
Harmonic Distortion: 1 W, 8 ohms, 5 kHz < 0.02 % / 12 W, 8 ohms, 5 kHz <.035 %
Power Output (Per Channel): 1 kHz, 8 ohms > 150 W; 1 kHz, 4 ohms > 230 W
Frequency Response: -3 dB, 12 W, 8 ohms from < 20 Hz to >80 kHz
Channel Balance: 1 kHz, 8 ohms, 12 W > 0.3 dB
Cross Talk: 1 kHz, 8 ohms < -104 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: 1 kHz, 8 ohms, 1 W more than 76 dB
Dimensions: 440 (W) x 309 (D) x 140 (H) mm

For a review from Hi-Fi Choice magazine please click here