REVIEW: ARS Sonum Filarmonia Amplifier (Tube)

Model:	Filarmonia
Category:	Amplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$3500
Description:	30W tube integrated
Manufacturer URL:	ARS Sonum

Review by workman on October 26, 2024 at 18:54:09
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for the Filarmonia

While technological innovation in the design and construction of audio equipment continues admirably unabated, I would assert that there are venerable products still being manufactured whose qualities seem to remain not only undiminished but unsurpassed regardless of the "cutting edge" products they are juxtaposed to. I believe that one such product is the Ars-Sonum Filarmonia. It is meticulously--in fact, lovingly--constructed. It utilizes very high quality components assembled utilizing a particularly refined, smart architecture to provide control that seems more robust than its modest rated output of 28 wpc. Most importantly, the sound it produces, in conjunction with the right equipment, can only be described as glorious. I wonder if others agree that the best way to go forward is sometimes to stand intentionally still.

Product Weakness:	Some will miss a remote control; others will regard that as evidence of a commitment to uncompromised sound. Price has risen over the years to approximately $5k.
Product Strengths:	Sound, of course: extended, deep, liquid, unveiled. Lovely craftsmanship, truly a one-man bench-made product.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: 28 wpc
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): integrated
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Avid tt, ortofon black cartridge, Audio Note 2.1 CDP
Speakers: Shahinian Larcs
Cables/Interconnects: Cardas refleciton
Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, classical chamber
Room Comments/Treatments: long, narrow New Orleans shotgun with very high ceilings
Time Period/Length of Audition: 4-5 months
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

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Topic - REVIEW: ARS Sonum Filarmonia Amplifier (Tube) - workman 18:54:09 10/26/24 (0)

Amplifier:	28 wpc
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	integrated
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Avid tt, ortofon black cartridge, Audio Note 2.1 CDP
Speakers:	Shahinian Larcs
Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas refleciton
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, classical chamber
Room Comments/Treatments:	long, narrow New Orleans shotgun with very high ceilings
Time Period/Length of Audition:	4-5 months
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

REVIEW: ARS Sonum Filarmonia Amplifier (Tube)

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