Roksan Kandy K2 Integrated Amplifier – Black

A fine example of the award winning Kandy K2 Integrated Amplifier, from British Hi-Fi specialists Roksan. It is in the black finish and features a phono input for moving magnet cartridges so no need to worry about playing your precious vinyl collection. It is in good fully working condition with a couple of light marks to the front of the unit – please see photographs. It comes professionally packaged, with remote control, mains lead and our normal three month warranty.
Roksan say….
Kandy K2 integrated is designed and refined to what would be expected of amplifiers classified as hi-end and costing twice its price. The new K2 sounds far more accurate, more delicate and even more powerful than its award winning predecessor the Kandy L.III. True dynamics and musical capabilities of the K2 enhance the enjoyment and provide insight to all types of music. The sound stage and musicians have the realistic ‘sound’ and ‘air’ about them that is achieved by the highest class amplifiers around. Thanks to its superior design and use of highest quality components, the K2 sets a new standard for true hi-end entry level amplification.
The new Kandy K2 integrated benefits from totally revised amplifier internals. The mains transformer and amplifier’s 3 AC/DC circuitry are now separated and moved to two sides away from the pre and amplifier main circuits thus dramatically reducing noise interference. After rectification circuitry, the power supply layout, distribution and tracking to different sections of the amplifier have been optimised and internal wiring minimised to ensure all sections work at their best.
Specifications:
Inputs: Line Level (x 5), Moving Magnet (x 1), Tape (x 1), Bypass (x 1)
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity (120 W): Line 470 mV
Outputs: Speaker L & R (x 1), Preamplifier (x 1), Tape (x 1), Headphone (x 1)
Output Power: > 125 Watts, into 8 Ω both channels driven; > 190 Watts, into 4 Ω both channels driven
Power Supply: 500 VA Ultra Low Noise Toroidal Transformer; 4 Regulated Supply Rails
Damping Factor: >110 (8 Ω)
Frequency Response: (- 3 dB), < 3 Hz – > 100 kHz
Gain: 37.3 dB Overall (Pre & Power); 5.7 dB Preamplifier; 31.6 dB Power Amplifier
Harmonic Distortion: < 0.005 % 1 kHz – 8 Ω
Signal to Noise Ratio: Line 100 dB (ref 470 mV)
Power Source: 100 V – 120 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz; 220 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power Consumption: Standby < 25 W, Full Power 2-CH 8 Ω < 330 W, 4 Ω < 550 W
Dimensions: 432 (W) x 380 (D) x 90 (H) mm
Weight: 14 kg

For a review from US publication Stereophile please click here