{"product_id":"pathos-ampli-d-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Pathos AmpliD Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePathos AmpliD Stereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gkTabsItem gk-opacity gk-active\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompletely balanced class-D with 70 Wpc. Hand-made in Vicenza, Italy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AmpliD is the first class-D amplifier from Pathos. It is completely balanced, and offers 70 watts of output power per channel at 8 ohm, and 130 watts at 4 ohms. It has a stereo balanced XLR input and and a stereo unbalanced RCA line input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Upscale View\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathos Acoustics is one of high-end audio's most interesting brands. Its products are hand-made in Vicenza, Italy, to an extremely high standard of both sonic engineering and physical build. Pathos uses its own incredible patented technology in higher end amps called InPol, and has a deep understanding of pushing circuit design to get the very best performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pathos sound is both delicate and powerful. The amps are able to preserve and image the finest detail while also delivering huge weight in the midrange and powerful, fast bass. Does the idea of class-D put you off? This is not traditional class-D. Huge improvements have been made in switching technologies both for power supplies and output stages. Read more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/blogs\/newsletter\/the-ascendance-of-switching\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Want to understand class-D better? Read more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/upscaleaudio.pro\/blogs\/newsletter\/get-an-a-grade-on-class-d\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Little Italian that Hits like a Heavyweight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePathos took everything people love about their art-first engineering and built a modern compact power amp that refuses to sound “compact.” AmpliD is the brand’s first fully balanced Class-D design. It is hand-made in Vicenza, enclosed in a solid aluminum chassis, and voiced to deliver scale, drive, and clarity far beyond its footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy AmpliD?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal power, real control\u003c\/strong\u003e – 70 Wpc into 8Ω (130 Wpc into 4Ω) with the speed and grip you buy Class-D for, plus Pathos tone and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully balanced architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lower noise, higher dynamic contrast; accept XLR or RCA and keep the signal path pristine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e – Milled aluminum body with the Pathos logo carved on top; designed and built entirely in Italy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall form, big system thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stack it with Converto MK2 (DAC) and In The Groove (phono) for a compact, high-end tower that does digital and vinyl beautifully. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmpliD plays with immediacy—fast leading edges, deep bass authority, and a wide, well-lit soundstage—yet it preserves harmonic ease and image density so music never turns sterile. It’s the rare “desktop-to-full-system” power amp that thrives with efficient bookshelves, modern stand-mounts, and even many floorstanders. Put it in a clean chain and it disappears, leaving scale and space you don’t expect at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-aluminum chassis for rigidity and resonance control, with minimal cosmetics and maximal function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced Class-D topology executed the Pathos way: short signal paths, careful part selection, and a voicing aimed at musical engagement, not just numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy—not just designed: assembled by hand in Vicenza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSystem Matching\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the balanced XLR input from a quality preamp or DAC-pre to unlock its lowest noise floor; the RCA input makes drop-in upgrades simple. Pair with neutral to slightly warm speakers for a highly resolving, fatigue-free setup; with efficient horns or concentric designs, expect explosive dynamics and holographic imaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Stereo power amplifier in pure class-D, fully balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Power:\u003c\/b\u003e 70 W @ 8 Ω, 130 W @ 4 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 Hz – 100 kHz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHD:\u003c\/b\u003e \u0026lt; 0.04%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDamping Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\/N Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 98 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 47 kΩ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Line Inputs:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 x balanced XLR, 1 x RCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInput Sensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.8 V RMS unbalanced, 0.8 + 0.8 V RMS balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16 Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGain:\u003c\/b\u003e 29 dB unbalanced, 23 dB balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 W min, 300 W max, \u0026lt; 0.5 W standby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (WHD):\u003c\/b\u003e 7.8\" x 2.7\" x 9\" (198 x 69 x 229 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 11 lb. 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