Norma Audio Revo IPA-140 Integrated Amplifier

A shortcoming in the previous iterations of the Revo IPA-140 still holds, but not to the same extent. Although the amplifier features a balanced input, the Norma integrated is best used in single-ended operation. The balanced input should no longer be considered ‘vestigial’ or something to be avoided at all costs, and the Revo IPA-140 now deals with XLR as a reasonable analogue audio pathway, but if you can go single-ended, do so. XLR offers no advantages over single-ended with the Revo IPA-140.

The audio industry is broadly divided into two main camps; ‘change for change’s sake’ companies that revise every product in their line-ups on a regular basis, and ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ brands who keep their products developmentally frozen for years. Norma is one of the rare exceptions, that keeps making ever better products, but doesn’t shout about it. Looking back on our review from 90 issues ago, Norma didn’t reinvent the wheel here and the sound of the Revo IPA-140 is tonally unchanged, but it builds on its strengths and strips back on its few vices still further. In other words, it’s every bit as damn good as it ever was; “if it ain’t broke, make it better!” This integrated amplifier is one of the audio world’s best-kept secrets.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Inputs: 4 RCA, 1 XLR Balanced, optional Phono, 1 USB DAC optional
• Input impedance: 47Kohm (not selected input) / 10 Kohm (selected input)
• Input Configuration: Phono MM/MC, Line, Direct AV, Balanced
• Output Signal: Passive Pre Out, Active Pre Out, Tape out, Subwoofer out
• Output Impedance (Pre-Out): 200 ohm
• Output Power: 1 Binding Post pairs, accept 4mm banana plugs and fork
• Frequency Response: 0 Hz–1.8 MHz (-3dB, non filtered)
• Output Power: 140 W RMS / 8 Ohm–280 W RMS / 4 Ohm (each channel)
• Gain: 34 dB
• Configuration: Dual Mono
• Power devices: MosFet, 3 pairs for each channel
• Output current available: 36 A continuous, 150 A peak (per channel)
• Ability to filter: 72.000µF, 12 electrical capacitor for each channel
• Electric transformers: 2 toroidal special audio use, 400 VA per channel
• Supply: 230 V AC / 50 Hz, (100V AC or 115 VAC / 50–60Hz in some country)
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 110 × 430 × 365 mm, (excluding feet, knob and rear jacks)
• Weight: 25 Kg
• Price: from £5,695

Manufacturer: Norma Audio

URL: normaaudio.com

UK Distributor: Hi-Fidelity UK

Tel: +44(0)7787 056723

URL: hifidelityuk.co.uk

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