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47 Labs Gaincard Shows Age

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by Josh Ray on December 03 '05

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The Gaincard from 47 Labs was the first chip amp to cause people to say: "holy F, chip amps can sound great!" Alas, like any great prize fighter, the 25 watt/channel Gaincard has shown its age and gone down to the new generation of chip kids. Starting at $3300, the Gaincard receives stiff competition from the likes of AudioZone, AudioSector and others with prices a third lower.

Srajan of 6Moons doesn't pull any punches and calls it like he sees it. A traditional big Srajan review, check it out for techie details, loads of pictures and the straight dirt on the world of chip amps.

47 Labs Gaincard Review [6Moons]
GainCard reviews from Positive Feedback, Stereo Times, Stereophile and Harvey Rosenberg.

Comments

I reviewed the 25wpc Gaincard (along with Omega Minuet speakers) for Dagogo.com: http://www.dagogo.com/47LabGaincard-OmegaMinuet.html ...and while I understand where Srajan is coming from with his comments, I respectfully disagree on the value of the 47lab gaincard. In hi-fi, just as in other product areas such as automotive, furniture or even watches for example, people value a classic of original, insightful and timeless DESIGN... and that’s what the 47lab gaincard is. Its minimalist outer-from follows its utilitarian circuit design. Its sound is a result. It is THE original, and just like a Porsche Carrera, Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair or Omega Speedmaster

Posted by: Sandy Greene | December 4, 2005 9:39 PM