{"product_id":"halcro-eclipse-signature-stereo-statement-single-chassis-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"Halcro Eclipse Stereo Statement Single Chassis Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe all new Halcro Eclipse amplifiers herald a new era in the Halcro story. The original Halcro dm amplifier hit the market to disbelief – orders of magnitude lower distortion than anyone believed possible. The Eclipse amplifiers take musical expression to a new height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Halcro team have spent the past couple of years exploring every aspect of the unique platform for possible improvements. We present – \u003cstrong\u003ethe new reference in amplification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in both stereo and mono versions, the Eclipse series is unparalleled in its ability to render details formerly lost in the distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eclipse enjoys a completely redesigned input stage, further reducing non-linear effects and distortion. There are multiple independently tracking power supplies, superior internal shielding and higher output power. Finally the Eclipse amplifier offers a new, modern, ‘lighter’ take on the distinctive and award winning Halcro aesthetic. Even this contributes to better performance with the new, machined-from-solid casework reducing microphonics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalcro amplifiers offer an unmatched insight into the music. They position everything precisely in the soundstage due to their unique ability to avoid adding ‘ghost’ notes that are thrown into the mix by the non-linear distortion of a conventional amplifier. Lack of distortion aside, one of the many things that make Halcro amplifiers so good is the way they maintain the phase coherence of the signal source. Phase coherence is a measure of the degree to which a system maintains the relative timing of various notes or tones within complex music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to driving your loudspeakers musically, the Eclipse has no peer. The Eclipse stereo produces 180 watts\/per channel into an eight-ohm loudspeaker, 350 watts\/channel into four-ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond all the technology, there is only one thing that matters: the ability to convey the emotion of music!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in premium or standard finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero-Distortion Amplification: Halcro Out of Hiatus – SoundStage! Talks (August 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"688\" height=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VYod3JI-U7U\" title=\"Zero-Distortion Amplification: Halcro Out of Hiatus - SoundStage! Talks (August 2020)\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/HFA_Award-Magnificent_Masterpiece_300pix.jpg?v=1783257279\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/2636\/1921\/files\/producsoftheyear_240x240.jpg?v=1783257341\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/halcro-eclipse-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eHi-Fi News, Paul Miller, 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re aware of the Halcro legend, the Eclipse Stereo confirms all those laudatory reviews of the past. If you’re new to the brand, you’ll just be blown away by the sheer confidence, poise and excitement it can deliver. This isn’t just a very fine amp, with useful power and superb clarity. Rather, it’s nothing short of revelatory, and with high-quality speakers will thrill and delight in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hifinews.com\/content\/halcro-eclipse-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eRead Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstageaustralia.com\/index.php\/reviews\/602-halcro-eclipse-stereo-power-amplifier\"\u003eSoundStage! Australia, Peter Katsoolis, 2021\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne breakthrough quality (and there are many) is that the Eclipse Stereo never leaves the body of music sounding other-worldly and not quite there in terms of texture and tone. A thing for the head alone. You will rediscover the four corners of your music collection like you’re looking for a kiss on a first date. But you will also rediscover yourself and what it means to be a listener again and again… The Halcro Eclipse Stereo power amplifier is in its own orbit. It sounds like the most neutral, uncoloured high efficiency loudspeaker you’ve ever heard: Totally free. There’s the rest. There’s daylight. 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