{"product_id":"eversolo-amp-f8-stereo-power-amplifier","title":"EverSolo AMP-F8 Stereo Power Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTwo Meters, 180 Watts a Side, and No Menus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe AMP-F8 does one job. It takes a signal from your preamp or streamer and turns it into 180 watts per channel into 8 ohms, or 280 watts into 4 ohms. Flip the rear bridge switch and it becomes a single mono channel rated at 500 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eTwo analog VU meters run across the front, calibrated in watts, with needles that track the music in real time. A switch on the back turns their backlight off. EverSolo left the front panel otherwise bare, which is the point of a power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMeasure Your Shelf Before You Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAt 10.4 inches wide, 15.3 deep and 4.7 tall, the AMP-F8 is narrow and deep rather than full width. It weighs 35 pounds. Each channel takes one balanced XLR or one unbalanced RCA input, and a rear switch sets gain to 23 dB or 29 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat 800 Watts of Power Supply Buys You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA custom 800-watt toroidal linear transformer feeds the amplifier, with separate supply rails for the left and right channels. Behind it sits a bank of 24 audio-grade filter capacitors, there to smooth ripple and hold current in reserve for the loud parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA DC blocking circuit sits ahead of the transformer. DC riding on your household AC is what makes a toroid buzz mechanically, and older wiring and cheap dimmers are the usual causes. This circuit is aimed at that problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThree Matched MOSFET Pairs Per Side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Class AB output stage uses three pairs of precision-matched high-current MOSFETs per channel, on separate left and right boards. Matching matters because devices that switch at slightly different points hand the waveform between them untidily, and that handoff is what a distortion analyzer reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy the Background Goes Quiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEverSolo publishes total harmonic distortion of 0.003% at 1 kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 115 dB or better, A-weighted. Crosstalk is rated at −95 dB or lower. Frequency response runs 10 Hz to 30 kHz, within half a decibel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDamping factor is quoted above 400 into 8 ohms, a measure of how tightly the amplifier holds a woofer between notes. Both inputs present 10 kilohms. The chassis is CNC-machined from a single aluminum billet, cooled by convection through side heatsinks with no fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This Power Amplifier Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers are more than your current amplifier can handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — 180 watts into 8 ohms and 280 into 4 gives you headroom on low-sensitivity floorstanders, so orchestral swells and film soundtracks do not run out of room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou already own an EverSolo streamer or DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA and a 12-volt trigger mean the AMP-F8 wakes with your source and needs no adapters in the signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to upgrade in stages\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy one now for stereo, add a second later and bridge both into 500-watt monoblocks, so your first purchase stays in the system instead of going up for sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou like watching the music as well as hearing it\u003c\/strong\u003e — the VU meters read in watts and the backlight switches off from the rear panel, so the amplifier can be the centerpiece or disappear into a dark room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a preamp, or a source with a volume control\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is pure amplification, with no volume knob, no DAC and no streaming built in. Feed it from one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003epreamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e and the whole system comes together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eRun a balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA cable from your preamp or variable-output streamer to the matching input on the back. Set the gain switch to 23 dB if your speakers are sensitive and your volume control bunches up at the bottom of its travel, or 29 dB if you need more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eSpeaker cables land on gold-plated binding posts. Add the supplied trigger cable if your source has a 12-volt output, or let signal sensing bring the amplifier up on its own. Then plug in the power cord and leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe pieces that finish a system built around the AMP-F8:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/music-streamers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eMusic streamers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a streaming DAC with a volume control drives this amplifier directly, no separate preamp required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — no XLR or RCA cable ships in the box, so plan on a pair in the length your rack needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — spades or bananas both land cleanly on the gold-plated posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floorstanding-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the big, power-hungry designs this amplifier was built to drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box with the EverSolo AMP-F8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe amplifier ships with a power cable, a trigger cable and the user manual. Signal cables and speaker cables are sold separately, so order those with it if you are starting from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShould I use the XLR or the RCA input?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEither works, and both present 10 kilohms. Use XLR when your source has balanced outputs, especially on long cable runs. RCA is the right choice for the many preamps and streamers that offer single-ended outputs only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I run two of them as monoblocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. The rear bridge switch turns each amplifier into a single 500-watt channel into 8 ohms, one per speaker. Bridged operation is rated for 8-ohm loads, so check your speaker's impedance curve before you commit to a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow does the AMP-F8 turn on and off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThree ways. Use the 12-volt trigger input if your source has a trigger output, let signal sensing wake it when music arrives, or work the standby switch on the rear panel yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I turn the VU meter lights off?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA switch on the rear panel kills the meter backlight. The needles still move, they just stop glowing, which is what most people want in a darkened listening room at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much ventilation does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCooling is passive, through heatsinks along both sides and vents in the top panel. Leave clearance above and beside the chassis on your rack shelf, and keep the side fins away from cabinet walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about power amplifiers, bridged mono operation, or matching an amplifier to your speakers? 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