Hello everyone, the U.K. distributor has informed me that the IN200 Signature retails for £1,595 without the DAC. The DAC version is £1,795. Sorry for the error.
@M S it’s a tough call, I love an own Atoll gear, but the Yamaha is also great. Check out Alpha Audio on TH-cam for a Yamaha vs other brands comparison. th-cam.com/video/hW8-ijjT0tg/w-d-xo.html
@@abritishaudiophile7314 It makes sense. It's a reasonable price for an AKM 4490 based board. It's the chip in the RME ADI2 FS V.1 (is everyone aware that the AKM factory burned to the ground six months ago? Stocks are dwindling!) Many people use external dacs, so why incur in additional expense (unless for the sake of convenience or integration). The "free" dacs in most integrateds tend to be fairly modest.
@@sirlancelot7542 More power to you, Sir, if you can build a replica at half price. Do you have your own design? DIY Audio fora are most appropriate for your comment. But an amp is more than the sum of its parts. A business has running costs, R&D, payroll, engineering, warranties and so on.
You didn't mention that by pushing the right control in you can adjust the balance. I've owned one for about 3 months now, really like it, much better than the Hegel H190 it replaced.
Just got this amp yesterday for the equivalent of £1100. Had it driving my MA Silver 500 for about 5 straight hours at about 85dB (measured with iphone app). Very detailed and powerful. Finally went to bed and my wife asked me: "How do i turn it on tomorrow to play some music?" Cant think of a better review!
Today I got the Atoll AM200 Signature (power amp), I connected it to the pre-out of my Arcam SOLO NEO and my DALI MENUET speakers, and woww... just WOWWWW! The sound suddenly gained depth, three-dimensionality, plain linen suddenly turned to soft silk, the sound gained depth, the amplifier controls it now with a velvet fist. What a difference!
I have an Atoll IN-200 in both my setups, in the beginning the mids/highs we're a little forward (not harsh) and lean in the bass which resulted sometimes in listening fatigue with some tracks. After a few months I changed the interconnects from an AudioQuest Evergreen to a Golden Gate and the sound changed to a much fuller (richer) sound with a coherent bass without any fatigue! Sometimes even falling asleep with high volumes 😅( I don't comment on depth and imaging because this is also related to the source, speakers and their placement). I agree that this amp plays incredible well (dynamic) at very low volumes. I also use (sometimes)the balance control when I'm seated off axis and this works perfect with this amp. I can only recommend the Atoll brand and also their customer service is 10/10. Great review! 👌 PS My choice for AudioQuest was more a coincidence but I'm very happy with the result 🙂
All good but the very high harmonic distortion it drives me insane, i can hear it from the sofa. The measurement of this amplifier are terrible, no care at all in this department. But yeah, if you play very loud it's all good.
Tarun, the visual design coupled with the quality and weight of the front-plate, knobs etc. is just STUNNING! You know right away that a lot of pride and care went into the manufacturing of this component. THANKS for bringing it to our attention. I LOVE their logo design as well!
I was impressed by the first so I bought another for my second set 🙈. I use them with Pylon Audio Diamond speakers (a Polish brand). Maybe a good idea to review these 🙂 you will be impressed! Price/Quality is unheard of.. PS you are completely right about the sound, the bass is very thight and controlled but never overwhelming, the volume set at 10 is already enough for late evening listening with an engaging sound..
Hello Tarun, excellent review. I really hope that you’ll be able to test more Atoll products in the near future. I currently own and enjoying multiple Atoll products. From my trusty DAC100SE , DR100 CD transport to my recently acquired and excellent sounding ST200 signature DAC/streamer. The above items work extremely well with my Hegel H120 and Sugden ANV-50. Two additional tidbits to add to your review which might be useful to others. Often overlook but important to me is the physical size of Atoll products as compared to the competition. Even the higher end Atoll IN300 comes in at a reasonable 12.6 inched deep. I would love a H390 but it’s just too big for my average size living room setup. Another point, and from personal experience is Atoll’s customer support which I find to be very good. Always there when help, and respond quickly to email enquiries (good luck getting a quick response from Sugden 😉). That’s it, thanks again and stay safe. Brian.
Another fantastic review. Very much appreciate the walk through on the componants and design layout, really good work! This amp looks like great value for the price, and the aesthetic is very pleasing!
I auditioned this amp for my B&W 804N, and after half an hour I knew that it wouldn't leave my house. I am still happy with it after almost two years, and if I ever need to get a more powerful amp, I'll stay with Atoll. Their separate phone stage (not the optional board) HD100 is really good too! And yes, great review :)
Hi Tarun. Great to hear your review of the Atoll IN 200. You may remember I previously mentioned I was considering buying the Atoll and the Amphion Argon 3S both made in Europe.( I do not buy Chinese manufactured products so the Hegel was a non starter.) I have been running the Atoll (with DAC) for 3 weeks now partnered with Castle Howard S2 (20year + old) speakers. The Atoll has got mellower over time and seems to be continuing to do so. My speaker drivers are 115 cm from the front wall and 2m apart. The room is 6.9m long. The sound stage with the Atoll is wider than the speaker distance, deep, high and not forward of plane of drivers. Imaging is better than with my Krell KAV-400Xi but slightly narrower sound stage. DAC compares well with my Lindemann MusicBook20DSD although does not upsample. Still considering Amphion Argon 3S and Proac D2R speakers but after your review perhaps ATC SCM19 would be a better match. I continue to welcome your reviews. Daniel
You keep receiving accolades for your reviews. I’d like to add to that - just splendid reviews filled with most pertinent information that is relatable and not in the least verbose. Thank you. This is actually helpful!
You nailed it ! Great description of this local integrated ;) I started with the Atoll In30 and In100 and currently the In200 as one reference. I love Atoll signature sound, it's alive. For all the Atoll integrated, upgrade advice : Replace the power supply by Mundorf Mlytic AG capacitors, you gain weight, texture, sparkle in the bass. I call it the electric bass. You change the coupling caps by Elna silmic II RFS bypass by SCR SY 0.47µf film caps. You'll gain more clarity, density and finesse to the all spectrum. This amp is amazing and with small upgrades it becomes great ! 2 audionote kasei bipolar in the right place and :)
I also have Atoll in100SE, and generally very happy with it, but as always looking for improvements :) I was tempted to swap the power capacitors (I think it has Jamicon?) but wasn't sure if it would improve...might now consider doing it
@@kfernandes86 In the IN100SE i don't think it's jamicon, more generic stuff but yes the gain is big. But what i recommand change all, absolutly all the caps.If you can change for the Higher voltage. Instead of 35V go for 50V or 100V. Every electrolitic (Elna, Audio note) bypass by a film (SCR SY, jantzen superior z cap or Miflex kpcu-03). If you have the money go for all film caps for the coupling caps. It's worth it if you can do it yourself because it's almost 300 euro in component. You'll have to pay an additional 400+ if someone has to doit for you.
@@yannick930 thank you very much for the advice. I have limited experience with soldering, so I will first get a practice board to get back into it, before I start messing around with the amplifier.
Tarun you are quickly becoming one of my favorite reviewers and you keep fresh content coming. I LOVE that you review such a nice range of equipment. And the fact that you show and explain internal details under the hood....no one goes into the detail you do and you know of what you speak. Epic job! I was hoping for a bit more from the bass weight but sounds like a great option at that price. Much appreciated sir, keep up the great work!
Интересно как это чудо звучит. И по эту фирму и это аппарат не очень много слышно. Хотя фирма наверное очень серьезная. Жалко что так мало про не известно
I have a local Atoll dealer who also carries the Genese Trios. Perhaps this will tighten up the somewhat slower bass on them, double the Frenchness lol !?!
Another great review Tarun. Good job. It's amazing what they can build for the money...wonder if they still make money. Only critic one can have are the small heatsinck. I think a big one on each side will be beter. Small remark aside... When you talk about the quality of the DAC, maybe should mention that people will be more then happy with it for those looking for a build-in or external at this price point iso generalise it to 'most people'. I think the DAC is top notch and in balance (even at the top end) with the 'position'of the amp in the market. Great one Tarun..thumbs up!!!
Atoll is a serious competitor to everything from the popular Japanese and British brands (NAD and Cambridge). The IN200 and their below 1000 euros lines, of INs, PRs, MAs and AMs, is of equal built quality, for their respective price. Minimalist features compared to the competition, but better components. I consider them as introductory to high end gear.
I have the Atoll IN200 Signature and it smokes anything I have heard from NAD or Cambridge Audio.Just a beautiful natural organic and neutral sound.And it helps that my music is going through my Chord 2Qute DAC then into my Atoll amplifier.A DAC which has a similar engaging sound signature for perfect synergy.
Appreciated a bit of background from you on the manufacturer whom nobody has heard of. Based in France, been in business for umpteen years are important things to know. Other reviewers have looked at Atoll equipment but provided no background to the company.
Thank you Anthony. I was hard to get info for no reason than they are a bit old school small manufacturer. Sugden was the same. I just had to try my best 😊👍
Tuner and DVD, hmmm.. they might as well add VHS as one of the selector choices :) Layout and build quality, just like all your reviews… superb! And discrete too!! Well done Tarun!!
Another very accurate and detailed review, I listened to this amplifier in a hi fi shop and my conclusions are exactly the same as yours, the bass is fast but lacks presence, there is a bit of harshness in the low treble frequencies when turning the volumen up, it was driving a pair of Dynaudio S40, this amp has a detailed and analytical sound very similar to that of Musical Fidelity M6si and has lots of power that would suit warm sounding loudspeakers. Overall this amp is a very nice choice that deserves an audition.
..the bass is fast but lacks presence, .. If only I could understand what is meant by that.. May i ask, what does this mean? I think either the bass is there and present or it is too late or not enough?? Thanks for an understandable answer ;), Dirk
Hello Tarun. I am planning to buy this amplifier. I have had a Naim 5si for 2 years. In another review you test the Naim 5si - how would you compare it to the Atoll IN200 Signature? In what areas will Naim be weaker than Atoll? You make great videos - thanks.
I recently had the opportunity to buy the previous model the IN200se at an amazing price. the major difference visually is buttons to adjust volume and balance in lieu of a knob. I am sure there are other changes but I remain ignorant of those although they seem very similar. I liked the amp a lot. Dynamic,, slightly warm, detailed but just true to the music and natural sounding to me. I used the preamp section of the Atoll with a pair of Belles Aria mono block amps and I was stunned. The sound was outstanding. The preamp section of that amp is just a killer.. Just my experience but very interesting. Excellent construction on my unit but for the US selling price for a Signature model of about $2900, I"d want to hear the signature over my model before taking the leap.
Hi Tatun, I am currently Using the Atoll IN50 dedicatedly in the Bypass mode (as a Power-Amp), in my Listening chain (My Dedicated Streaming Device for Tidal Masters and ITunes, Mac Book pro) to (My Delta Sigma DAC, Soncoz LA-QXD1) to (As my Pre-Amp, Feliks Audio Echo) to (As my Power-Amp, Atoll IN50) to (My Bookshelf Speakers Xavian Mia 2). Was considering Upgrading the Power-Amp section with a dedicated Power Amp (Atoll AM100Sig). Last week, I got to know of a Friend who has decided to sell his Atoll IN200 SE, I am guessing (2014 Model) through the same person (Ex Distributor for Atoll), from whom I purchased the Atoll IN50. He has agreed to take back the IN50 and sell me the IN200 SE minus the price I paid for the previous. Went and brought home the amp today (I want to Audition the Amp, before I buy It). Will connect the amp tomorrow morning. Very excited and am looking forward to experiencing the upgrade in my Audio chain.
I thaught that I'd never sebe an Atoll review 😁 There are almost no reviews of Atoll devices out there. They certainly deserve more attention - thanks Tarun for braking the ice 👍 I have the AM100 signature power amp and did not know what clean bass was untill I bought it. Now I know😉
A very interesting review which struck a chord with me. I recently upgraded my perfectly fine £1800 30 year old integrated British amp with a damping factor of 1400, for a 4 times the price preamp, monoblocks combination, with a damping factor of 2600. The bass was fast and tight, but, totally lacked heft! I listened to it for 3 months, hoping that the manufacturers recommended 200 hour burn in time would improve things. It didn’t! If I had to live with this rather lean sonic picture, I guess I would have learned to appreciate it’s openness, clarity and transparency, but I chose not to. I plumbed back in my 30 year old Vritish integrated and immediately appreciated the acoustic mass and musical density it bought back. I spoke with the dealer from whom I’d purchased the preamp monoblocks combo. He was extremely understanding and helpful and allowed me to swap out the preamp for another manufacturers preamp which he describes as being far more legato. He was right. The new combo now offers that acoustic mass, musical density and fluidity I appreciate, maybe at the loss of a little resolution, but that is a sacrifice I’m happy to make! That 30 year British integrated, is not connected, but still sits proudly in my rack, in readiness for active service should it be required.
so many new amps just look too plain. a box with a couple knobs.i much prefer more physical controls and meters of older system even though they need more maintenance
What a coincidence... yesterday i upgraded my Iotavx SA-3 & PA-3 stack for a used Atoll IN300. I loved the Iota amps, but they are overruled by the Atoll on all fronts. The soundstage of my Dynaudio Evoke 20's has doubled in width and reaches way beyond my speakers now. Toe in is nog longer necessary. Only after hooking up the Atoll I now understand what all this talk about depth in soundstage means as well. It suddenly is there, as I never heard that the singer was in front of the piano player before. Left to right was noticable with the Iota's, but depth.... nope. I believe that the Iota-stack is your best choice under € 2.000. The Atoll IN300 is another league. Only downside is that I have to listen to my complete vinyl collection again, as I now hear details for the very first time. Thanks for the review Tarun!
Hi Sir, how would you describe the IN300's sound signature? ( like on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the warmest, 10 the brightest, 5 the most neutral ). Also does it also have weak bass weight like the IN200? Thanks !
@@bloodbathory5624 Hi Sir! The IN300 is a brilliant amp. After listening to it for over a year, I have never got bored by it. It is lively, punchy and just amplifies whatever you put into it. I hooked up a vintage ('90s) pre-amp. A Yamaha CX-1, mainly for it's phono pre-stage. The Atoll is -to my ears- a 4 on your scale. A little bit on the warm side of neutral. But just a little. It has the analogue sound, but not over the top. Bass is huge. No worries.
Hi Tarun, as always fabulous pack of information. I am considering picking up the previous version of Atoll In80 a mint unit for roughly 400USD. I already own the Hegel H95, but want to explore the "French" slant on audio sound. Currently I am using B&W DM309 columns but am nearly set on picking up a pair of 2nd hand B&W CM9's listed locally for 900USD. Have you any opinions on the older Atoll amps and CM9 speakers. Thanks and all the best.
Thank you. For my conversation with the U.K. Atoll distributor the newer Atoll amps have a different sound character to the older ones. Much less forward in the midrange 😊
Considering your review of the Buchardt S400 MKii, I'm thinking they would be a great match with the Atoll in200 as well. Wouldn't you say? Very interested in your assessment.
Or your advice on an intergrated around 3500/4500 cnd. I know pounds are different. I chose moon cause they offer 10 year warranty and give you the exact same money back up to a year if you choose to upgrade. & the company is in Montreal (Quebec) the next province over to the east. 4 hour Drive witch I go to often cause my older son lives there. 3400$ cnd. Thank you
Enjoyed your review! As you mentioned the Denafrips DAC review coming up - I just joined mine up with the Denafrips Athena pre amplifier - it provides synergy with the DAC and drives my ATC actives very well indeed. Just like this amp a dual mono setup, amazing detail at low volume - just a thought.
Hi Tarun. Nice to hear your review of the Atoll IN 200. If possible, help to make a choice. I choose between the branded integrated stereo amplifiers Atoll in 200 and Rotel ra-1572 mk2. Your experience and opinion will be very helpful. Thanks.
Hi, nice to watch your programs on Audiophile, I can learn a lot from you. I plan to buy an integrated amplifier class AB.. I‘m having difficulty to decide between Roksan K3 or Hegel H95.. would you like to give recommendations? Thank you
I haven’t heard the Roksan at home but at dealers and shows and it sounded very good. The Hegel H95 is also an excellent choice. If you want a built in DAC, I would go for the Hegel. If you are going to use a good external DAC like the Denafrips Ares II, the Roksan may be the better choice 😊👍
i had the oportunity to hear these atoll and the flagship in 400 with the cd 400 at a show and wow i had allready french hifi my micromega cd or actual focal headphones.
CLASS H amplification is my favorite.. especially the newer ones.. If that amp. your showing was worth it's weight in salt it would have XLR inputs and SPEAKON outputs.. At least it's not a TUBE amp..LOL.. RCA connectors are LAME! Dude you gotta get some REAL speakers! You gotta move some air man, what the heck are you using those little dinky speakers for.. Get some TOWERS with Dual 15" woofers along with some 18" subs.. Oh well to each his own.. Spend a lot of money for looks and not really any great performance for the money.. I'll put my JBL Party Box 710s up against that amp. you have any day of the week..
Great review Tarun, thanks again! The sound signature sounds very similar to other mosfet based apps I’ve owned/heard, which I have to say generally are not my cup of tea. Super fast, tight, but somewhat lean bass (lacking in low end weight). Lacking a bit in warmth through midbass and mids. Some upper midrange emphasis. Overall immediacy and dynamic prowess even at low listening volumes, etc. So far, I prefer the low end weight and warmth and smoothness of bipolar output transistors over mosfets in my limited experience. Would be interested if you’ve noticed similar things in other amps.
Thank you Rick. Great to hear about your experiences. You have summed up the Atoll amp very well. I was always led to believe that mosfets and jfets operated more like tubes than bipolars. The distortion profile would lead to more 2nd harmonic giving it a warmer, richer sound. I haven’t listened to enough of them to draw that conclusion so I wouldn’t bet on it being true. It would be interesting to find out in time 😊👍
In my rooms(s) I always experienced to much bass weight from different speakers/amps. The Atoll solved this issue completely but now it sounded a bit to lean 🙈 adding a musical sub was the solution, so now the Atoll in combination with a sub is in my room the perfect solution..
It has an AKM 4490 DAC chip. Nudging the top end, not frequenly found in integrateds. Quite commendable! Build quality and component choice are of a very high standard. And Atoll seems to have set up shop in the UK. Very thoughtful of them.
Great review again Tarun. I wonder how the Marantz PM-8006 would perform in this category, it is supposed to be one of the better performance per buck Marantz amps.
Great review as usual Tarun. Nice amp! Good value. Quick question. Is there any chance you can get your hands on the middle of the road Yamaha A-S2200 integrated amp? It also looks very well built, and is suppose to be pretty serious as far as s.q. I would really like your take on this piece of kit. I am patiently saving up to buy one. Keep your reviews coming, you're one of the best on the web. Cheers from Canada.
I tried to buy one of these in the USA. The website told me my closest retailer was a couple hours away. I called that retailer and they said they were willing to sell the products but the distributor never got back to them to get them the amps. I wrote to the company in france and they connected me with the us distributor. The distributor never got back to me. The company in france then wrote to me to see if I ever purchased the product. I told them the distributor never got back to me. They then contacted the distributor to get his ass in gear and he apologized but didntgive me any way to actually purchase the products. After several more email to France to call out the distributor for not getting back to me he finally gave me the number of a hifi shop 2000 miles away that had the amps. I called that shop several times and never heard back from them. I wrote to both france and the distributor and have heard crickets. I obviously went in another direction. They seem like great products but no support makes me wonder how they stay in business
As good as this is all around it has me curious if the headphone amp is good as well? I know you didn't test it. Perhaps somebody in the comments will chime in. If it's anything close to the rest of this unit, I'm guessing some attention was paid to headphone portion as well. I have been getting more in diyaudio with pass lab kits etc and can really appreciate the power supply in this amp and those giant heatsinks on each if those mosfets! Makes you wonder what bias this amp is running. Your right, you see this sort of build at much higher prices. One last question. Have you ever considered reviewing headphones and portable dac/amps in the future? Or just a focus on 2 channel? Thanks for everything you do!
Thank you Brandon. I am not much of a headphone listener so tend to stick within my wheelhouse but I may look into it in the future. I appreciate your support 😊👍
I’m very interested in the R8 review and the Denafrips. This amp looks beautifully built - especially the twin toroidals. I’d be fascinated to hear your thoughts comparing them. Cheers
Wonderful review and very informative. I was thinking about getting this amp but wasn't sure if it will go well with my Triangle Esprit Comete 40th Anniversary since the amp leans toward on the bright side. Do you think the Atoll would pair well with Comete 40th Anniversary?
Thank you Michael. The Atoll has sound seems to be big and warm. Check out my review of the IN80 Sig and IN300. This IN200 sounded out of kilter with that sound. It is a long story but the distributor thinks that my sample was incorrectly biased. He has promised to drop another one off at some point. If he is right them the IN200 should match well with the Cométe 40th Anniversary 😊👍
I have owned the IN50 for years and it's one of the most musical and smooth amplifiers I have owned... Atoll products are underrated and often overlooked..
I purchased this amplifier some months ago, but i am disappointed with the lack of low end Grunt, it is too flat for 120 watts, not my cup of tea, even connected to my subwoofer it still is not to my liking.
@@anthony2010707 I tried everything (changed a lot of parts) but it stays flat and a little boring, to polite. I can only advice the IN100 with the upgrade from AVS Oymann. This is really a different story 🙂
Tarun hi. I own Kef LS50 META'S and, until now, I've used them with a Moon i3 amp. However I'm waiting for delivery of Atoll Pre and Power amps 200 signature after hearing the Atolls in a shop in Edinburgh. Im hoping the Metas are a good match. 🤞🎶🎼🎵
Tarun hi. After an 8 week wait I've finally received my Atoll200 Sig pre and power amps from France. They tell me the amps will improve in a few weeks but already I'm in love with these amps. The clarity in all areas is superb. Plenty power and depth and match really well with my LS50 Meta's. A very happy old man!! 👍🎵🎶🎼
You rock Tarun! Holding out on purchasing the Cambridge Audio CXA81 till you review it. Its a big investment for me and I cannot pull the trigger till you approve of it. Cheer mate. Keep those videos coming.
Hi taron! Brother I spoke to you about the naim 5si & bought it but am taking it back cause it came with a couple of scratches. But anyway I decided to stay with Canadian company since im Canadian. So im going with 240i moon so was just wondering if you know anything about the company SIMAUDIO? Thanks brother. I'm kinda of limited to higher end audio stores cause it seems alot of them have closed down! Here in downtown Toronto (Canada) & im not savy on byeing stuff on line. Love ur sight 👌🙏
If you wouldn't mind letting me know how you like the moon that would be great. I too, have been considering that on my short list. Im actually in Welland and the nearest moon dealer is bay Bloor radio which would be like a 2 hour drive for me. Hope your liking it. I love the thought of a 10 year warranty and being a Canadian product is a plus. I would go for a Bryson integrated but it's way out of my price range.
Thank you Silvio. I haven’t heard the Moon gear by Simaudio as it is not so readily available in the U.K. it has a fine reputation in the industry though. I am not surprised that you like it 😊👍
I really enjoyed an earlier version of this amp, one without the digital inputs. I think it was outstanding and the kind of product that suits the needs of both audiophiles and people who just want to step up their game in terms of audio quality. This was an excellent review.
Tarun, thanks for the introduction to different brands, some not so commonly known. I’m still hoping you’ll review the Schiit Aegir (in particular with your low sensitivity ProAcs). You still have to come down to my price range 😃 (which might further decrease given that I had to prioritise an oxygen concentrator due to the current mess we’re in). Thanks for keeping spirits up with these great reviews.
Thank you Jeremy. I am hoping to get more affordable products in for review. It isn’t easy as they are normally from big organisations and it is hard to get through to the right person 😊👍
Good review! A good friend of mine has de Atoll 200 monoblocks, and also the streamer that can also used as a preamplifier perhaps interesting to examine them sometimes because they sound extremely good in combination with the ATC 19 V2 👍
Hi Tatun I am currently Using the Atoll IN 50 in the Bypass mode, in my Listening chain (My Streaming Device for Tidal Masters-Mac Book pro to My DAC-Soncoz LA-QXD1to My Pre-Amp Feliks Audio Echo to My Power amp Atoll IN 50 to My Speakers-Xavian Mia 2 Bookshelves). I am now considering to Upgrade the Amp section with a dedicated Power Amp (Atoll AM100Sig). I would Love to hear your views on this model. I Value your views.
Thank you Binu. Much appreciated. I am not familiar with your speakers but Atoll make some good stuff. My rule of thumb with upgrades is not to do it in bite sizes. Do your homework to narrow the search and then spend about x3 what you currently spent. You will save more money in the long term that way 😊👍
@@binuthomasabraham8657 Hi Tarun, I kept my eyes and ears open for this model, and finally got to know fo a Friend of mine selling his Atoll IN200 through the same person from whom I purchased the Atoll IN50. He has agreed to take back the IN50 and sell me the IN200 minus the price I paid for the previous. Should get it somewhere next week. Very excited and am looking forward to experience the upgrade in my Audio chain.
Hi Tarun Nice review..Could you suggest which brand Floorstand spkrs will go well with rhis amp, to manage the bright high frequency sounds of this amp
Thanks for your nice review of the Atoll IN200 Signature. I've had one for a few years, coupled with Dali Opticon 5 and a Mofi Ultradeck turntable. I am very happy with the result and love listening to vinyl. My IN200 Signature has an AKM4490 DAC and I also have the CD200 Signature CD player which has a Burr-Brown PCM1792 chip. My problem is that I don't enjoy listening to my CDs and dematerialized music as much as I enjoy listening to my vinyl. I bought a Musician Pegasus external DAC that I had to return because I had problems with the USB connection and my MacBook Pro. I liked the sound, subjectively I listened more often to my CDs (maybe a placebo effect!?!). I am currently looking to buy another external DAC, either the Aune S8 or the Denafrips Pontus II. Considering that you have tested the Atoll, do you think that one of these two DACs could improve my pleasure of listening to my CDs and dematerialized music? Again, congratulations for your audiophile reviews and don't hesitate to tell me frankly what you think about them! Have a great day. Pierre Thibault, Montreal, Canada
He Pierre, I haven’t listened to the S8 but I don’t think the Pontus II I money well spent in your system. The IN200 Signature is a good amp for the money but the colouration it has will not allow the attributes of the Pontus II to shine through. I would consider an amplifier upgrade first 😊👍
nice review! Love my in200 signature (1 yr old without dac). I just upgraded my dac from Denafrips Ares2 to Venus2. Should I upgrade my in200 as well? Which model would you suggest? Thanks!
Thank you Leo. That DAC will need a better amp to get the most out of it. Which one depends on what speakers you choose, budget, taste, room setup and other factors. I would get the right speakers first 😊👍
Hi Sir, how would you describe the IN300's sound signature? ( like on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the warmest, 10 the brightest, 5 the most neutral ). Also does it also have weak bass weight like the IN200? Thanks !
@@bloodbathory5624 IN200 has a weak bass weight? Now i'm very surprised: I had compared different amplifiers on the same loudspeakers in mid 2023: NAD C399, Marantz pm7000n, Denon 1700NE. The Atoll in200 sig had the most pleasant, very present bass, even at low volume levels! Unbelievable. But that was necessary because the Atoll isn't scaleable in terms of the sound. Audio sample highly recommended!
It would be interesting to see how Atoll DR200 performs when pairing up with your recommended Holo Spring 2 DAC. I have contacted the UK dealer about DR200 when it’s back in stock already. It seems to me that at that price range Atoll is one of the few that offers an AES output.
Thank you Paulo. I am trying to get more affordable stuff in but they are usually from big companies and it is hard to get through to the right person 😊
I have an atoll in200 have to say I'm not impressed really. I would agree 100% on your notes about the bass it's really fast and tight . I do however find it dull and lacking transparency . My speakers have a tendency to be a tiny bit forward to when partnered with forward sources so I don't think they are the issue as they sound very revealing with my other amps.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 not being critical of your review. Hi Fi is entirely subjective I just found to enjoy knowing there are fine details in songs that I simply didn't hear with the atoll An example would be the faint tinkling sounds at the start of Shine on you crazy diamond. Not there with the atoll . My tube amp and my vintage Sansui and even my marantz AV amp they are clearly in the mix Such a shame I really enjoy the very very taught bass
Thank you for the excellent review. I have a YBA Integre DT, but have the upgrade bug. If you have any experience with the YBA do you think that this Atoll would be a worthy upgrade? I understand if you are not able to compare. Thanks.
Thank you for watching and your support Darren. I am hoping to get a YBA in soon. I am guessing that the IN200 Signature won’t be a significant upgrade to your YBA. Not an informed opinion at this point though 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 great video as always. Try and get a YBA A200 Heritage or A100 to test, it’s around the £1.5-1.9k bracket. Be super interested to hear your thoughts. I love my YBA, I’ve dropped it into a Lampizator/Coincident Pure Reference system based on RealHifi’s advice and it’s phenomenal. I think you will be blown away...
@@reshkenn6091 thank you. I was due to review the A200 but they had some supply chain issues during Covid. I need to follow up when the schedule clears 😊👍
I just bought this amp on the strength of your review. I am very impressed with it. I'm running Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 speakers. I tried with some Kimber 8TC speaker cables & it was a little too bright, so I tried Chord Shawline X speaker cable that I had. This is a much better combination for my ear. Tones down some of that brightness & accentuates & tightens up the bass. Thanks for your review. You really turned me on to this amp. I got the IN200 with internal DAC. Even TH-cam music sounds moving. Using Kimber USB interconnect from my desktop.
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I am actually getting the AM200 power amp off the same seller tomorrow, so am going to bi-amp my speakers using the Kimber cable for the high frequency and the Chord Shawline X for the low frequency. Got a great deal. Paid £995 for the IN200 and £895 for the AM200. Both in mint condition. So it is worth shopping around.
Hi Tarun…. Thank you for another terrific review!!! Being an Exposure and ProAc fan, I look forward to you having access to additional products from these manufacturers for your sophisticated, educational and informative take(s). In the meantime, I’ll continue to enjoy these fine evaluations on whatever comes your way. Please keep them coming. Regards from Puerto Rico.
Looks very clean inside. Alot of the Hegel's integrateds look cluttered, but at the end of the day they sound good too. I have the H160 in a secondary system I'm building, and you did a great job explaining where Atoll or Hegel fit in. For the money, this is a phenomenal piece. I'll have to see if there is a US version of the IN300 to try out.
Hi Taron. Excellent review as always. You mention that this is from a small manufacturer in France and that it packed in a lot of tech for a relatively small cost. This put me in mind of the British company Nord Acoustics. Have you ever thought about reviewing some of their kit? I have one of there large class D amps and love it, so would be really interested to know what you made of them. Keep up the excellent work! Steve
Thank you Steve. I have approached the proprietor. I am not sure if he is a one man band but he seemed snowed under and he didn’t come back to me despite a couple reminders 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 yes I think he basically is a one man band. Hope you managed to get hold of one, I'd be really interested in what you think. Keep up the great work 👍
I'm glad you enjoy the interaction - even if it does lead to silly sign-offs:D Still enjoying the vids, still watching your technical/production quality soar all the way to first contact after discovering the youtube warp drive... Keep it up dude.
Ps... I'm liking the finger ex machina thing... Not sure how long it's bee going on but I've only just noticed it. There's a simple built in human joy in watching a finger from the gods point out connections on audio equipment. Now all you need is a knob feel rating on each product as you turn them (from one to eleven) and you'll have every single review base covered. There'll be nothing left on the table as far as information on the reviewed item goes.
@Baba Ganush True. I hear the audio gods have very small hands so as to minimise fingerprints on their records and deter them from messing with things in digital display menus. The rest of them, well... Large mouths for shouting about which format is best, huge legs for lifting 50kg granite turntable bases etc, and... Well, think a humanoid T-Rex with elephant ears. That's my belief anyways. And no one can stop me!
Hello everyone, the U.K. distributor has informed me that the IN200 Signature retails for £1,595 without the DAC. The DAC version is £1,795. Sorry for the error.
@M S it is a bit confusing but the Atoll IN200 Signature sells for £1,595 without the DAC and £1,795 with the internal DAC.
@M S it’s a tough call, I love an own Atoll gear, but the Yamaha is also great. Check out Alpha Audio on TH-cam for a Yamaha vs other brands comparison. th-cam.com/video/hW8-ijjT0tg/w-d-xo.html
klinger favre is the best
@@abritishaudiophile7314 It makes sense. It's a reasonable price for an AKM 4490 based board. It's the chip in the RME ADI2 FS V.1 (is everyone aware that the AKM factory burned to the ground six months ago? Stocks are dwindling!) Many people use external dacs, so why incur in additional expense (unless for the sake of convenience or integration).
The "free" dacs in most integrateds tend to be fairly modest.
@@sirlancelot7542 More power to you, Sir, if you can build a replica at half price. Do you have your own design? DIY Audio fora are most appropriate for your comment.
But an amp is more than the sum of its parts. A business has running costs, R&D, payroll, engineering, warranties and so on.
You didn't mention that by pushing the right control in you can adjust the balance.
I've owned one for about 3 months now, really like it, much better than the Hegel H190 it replaced.
Just got this amp yesterday for the equivalent of £1100. Had it driving my MA Silver 500 for about 5 straight hours at about 85dB (measured with iphone app). Very detailed and powerful. Finally went to bed and my wife asked me: "How do i turn it on tomorrow to play some music?" Cant think of a better review!
Thank is great. You are right, no higher praise 😊
Today I got the Atoll AM200 Signature (power amp), I connected it to the pre-out of my Arcam SOLO NEO and my DALI MENUET speakers, and woww... just WOWWWW! The sound suddenly gained depth, three-dimensionality, plain linen suddenly turned to soft silk, the sound gained depth, the amplifier controls it now with a velvet fist. What a difference!
Thank you for sharing 😊
What speakers are you using to get your described sound?
I have an Atoll IN-200 in both my setups, in the beginning the mids/highs we're a little forward (not harsh) and lean in the bass which resulted sometimes in listening fatigue with some tracks. After a few months I changed the interconnects from an AudioQuest Evergreen to a Golden Gate and the sound changed to a much fuller (richer) sound with a coherent bass without any fatigue! Sometimes even falling asleep with high volumes 😅( I don't comment on depth and imaging because this is also related to the source, speakers and their placement). I agree that this amp plays incredible well (dynamic) at very low volumes. I also use (sometimes)the balance control when I'm seated off axis and this works perfect with this amp. I can only recommend the Atoll brand and also their customer service is 10/10. Great review! 👌 PS My choice for AudioQuest was more a coincidence but I'm very happy with the result 🙂
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
Detailed and informative review once again! 👍…. always look forward to the latest from the British Audiophile
Keep em’ coming Tarun! Good job mate! 🍻
Thank you Shane. Very kind of you and greatly appreciated 😊👍
All good but the very high harmonic distortion it drives me insane, i can hear it from the sofa. The measurement of this amplifier are terrible, no care at all in this department. But yeah, if you play very loud it's all good.
Tarun, the visual design coupled with the quality and weight of the front-plate, knobs etc. is just STUNNING! You know right away that a lot of pride and care went into the manufacturing of this component. THANKS for bringing it to our attention. I LOVE their logo design as well!
Thank you Bob. I appreciate you watching and your support 😊👍
I was impressed by the first so I bought another for my second set 🙈. I use them with Pylon Audio Diamond speakers (a Polish brand). Maybe a good idea to review these 🙂 you will be impressed! Price/Quality is unheard of..
PS you are completely right about the sound, the bass is very thight and controlled but never overwhelming, the volume set at 10 is already enough for late evening listening with an engaging sound..
Thank you SM. I appreciate the heads up. Always a pleasure to discover new stuff 😊
Hello Tarun, excellent review. I really hope that you’ll be able to test more Atoll products in the near future.
I currently own and enjoying multiple Atoll products. From my trusty DAC100SE , DR100 CD transport to my recently acquired and excellent sounding ST200 signature DAC/streamer.
The above items work extremely well with my Hegel H120 and Sugden ANV-50.
Two additional tidbits to add to your review which might be useful to others.
Often overlook but important to me is the physical size of Atoll products as compared to the competition. Even the higher end Atoll IN300 comes in at a reasonable 12.6 inched deep. I would love a H390 but it’s just too big for my average size living room setup.
Another point, and from personal experience is Atoll’s customer support which I find to be very good. Always there when help, and respond quickly to email enquiries (good luck getting a quick response from Sugden 😉).
That’s it, thanks again and stay safe. Brian.
Thank you for watching and your kind words of support Brian. Very much appreciated. I do hope to review more Atoll products in the future 😊👍
Another fantastic review. Very much appreciate the walk through on the componants and design layout, really good work!
This amp looks like great value for the price, and the aesthetic is very pleasing!
Thank you Titntin. Much appreciated 😊👍
I auditioned this amp for my B&W 804N, and after half an hour I knew that it wouldn't leave my house. I am still happy with it after almost two years, and if I ever need to get a more powerful amp, I'll stay with Atoll.
Their separate phone stage (not the optional board) HD100 is really good too!
And yes, great review :)
Thank you Tim. I appreciate you sharing your experiences and your support 😊👍
Congratulations! it looks awesome with those two transformers in there.
@@GrandTrunkWestern85 a lot for the money 😊
Atoll PH100 it is called, not HD100
Hi Tarun. Great to hear your review of the Atoll IN 200. You may remember I previously mentioned I was considering buying the Atoll and the Amphion Argon 3S both made in Europe.( I do not buy Chinese manufactured products so the Hegel was a non starter.) I have been running the Atoll (with DAC) for 3 weeks now partnered with Castle Howard S2 (20year + old) speakers. The Atoll has got mellower over time and seems to be continuing to do so. My speaker drivers are 115 cm from the front wall and 2m apart. The room is 6.9m long. The sound stage with the Atoll is wider than the speaker distance, deep, high and not forward of plane of drivers. Imaging is better than with my Krell KAV-400Xi but slightly narrower sound stage. DAC compares well with my Lindemann MusicBook20DSD although does not upsample. Still considering Amphion Argon 3S and Proac D2R speakers but after your review perhaps ATC SCM19 would be a better match. I continue to welcome your reviews. Daniel
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Daniel 😊👍
Good for you on putting your foot down on Chinese made crap!
You keep receiving accolades for your reviews. I’d like to add to that - just splendid reviews filled with most pertinent information that is relatable and not in the least verbose. Thank you. This is actually helpful!
Thank you CG. Much appreciated 👍😊👍
You nailed it ! Great description of this local integrated ;)
I started with the Atoll In30 and In100 and currently the In200 as one reference. I love Atoll signature sound, it's alive.
For all the Atoll integrated, upgrade advice : Replace the power supply by Mundorf Mlytic AG capacitors, you gain weight, texture, sparkle in the bass. I call it the electric bass.
You change the coupling caps by Elna silmic II RFS bypass by SCR SY 0.47µf film caps. You'll gain more clarity, density and finesse to the all spectrum.
This amp is amazing and with small upgrades it becomes great ! 2 audionote kasei bipolar in the right place and :)
I also have Atoll in100SE, and generally very happy with it, but as always looking for improvements :) I was tempted to swap the power capacitors (I think it has Jamicon?) but wasn't sure if it would improve...might now consider doing it
Hi Yannick, great to hear your perspective and your experiences. As always, I appreciate your support 😊👍👍
@@kfernandes86 Yannick has quite a bit of experience with these upgrades. Please let me know how you get on Keith 😊
@@kfernandes86 In the IN100SE i don't think it's jamicon, more generic stuff but yes the gain is big.
But what i recommand change all, absolutly all the caps.If you can change for the Higher voltage. Instead of 35V go for 50V or 100V. Every electrolitic (Elna, Audio note) bypass by a film (SCR SY, jantzen superior z cap or Miflex kpcu-03). If you have the money go for all film caps for the coupling caps.
It's worth it if you can do it yourself because it's almost 300 euro in component. You'll have to pay an additional 400+ if someone has to doit for you.
@@yannick930 thank you very much for the advice. I have limited experience with soldering, so I will first get a practice board to get back into it, before I start messing around with the amplifier.
really enjoyable, well thought out review, sounds like a great amp at a very reasonable price
Thank you Chris. It is a lot of amp for the money 😊👍
Tarun you are quickly becoming one of my favorite reviewers and you keep fresh content coming. I LOVE that you review such a nice range of equipment. And the fact that you show and explain internal details under the hood....no one goes into the detail you do and you know of what you speak. Epic job! I was hoping for a bit more from the bass weight but sounds like a great option at that price. Much appreciated sir, keep up the great work!
Thank you my friend. Very kind of you to say and very much appreciated 😊👍👍
Yep, he is one of the best.
Интересно как это чудо звучит. И по эту фирму и это аппарат не очень много слышно. Хотя фирма наверное очень серьезная. Жалко что так мало про не известно
I have a local Atoll dealer who also carries the Genese Trios. Perhaps this will tighten up the somewhat slower bass on them, double the Frenchness lol !?!
I suspect they may work very well together 😊
Sounds like this amp will not take a toll on your wallet. Sorry had to.
Good one 😂
Another great review Tarun. Good job. It's amazing what they can build for the money...wonder if they still make money. Only critic one can have are the small heatsinck. I think a big one on each side will be beter.
Small remark aside...
When you talk about the quality of the DAC, maybe should mention that people will be more then happy with it for those looking for a build-in or external at this price point iso generalise it to 'most people'. I think the DAC is top notch and in balance (even at the top end) with the 'position'of the amp in the market. Great one Tarun..thumbs up!!!
Thank you my friend. I appreciate you watching and the suggestion 😊👍
Atoll is a serious competitor to everything from the popular Japanese and British brands (NAD and Cambridge). The IN200 and their below 1000 euros lines, of INs, PRs, MAs and AMs, is of equal built quality, for their respective price. Minimalist features compared to the competition, but better components. I consider them as introductory to high end gear.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊
I have the Atoll IN200 Signature and it smokes anything I have heard from NAD or Cambridge Audio.Just a beautiful natural organic and neutral sound.And it helps that my music is going through my Chord 2Qute DAC then into my Atoll amplifier.A DAC which has a similar engaging sound signature for perfect synergy.
@@ca77721 How about Vincent audio
Appreciated a bit of background from you on the manufacturer whom nobody has heard of. Based in France, been in business for umpteen years are important things to know. Other reviewers have looked at Atoll equipment but provided no background to the company.
Thank you Anthony. I was hard to get info for no reason than they are a bit old school small manufacturer. Sugden was the same. I just had to try my best 😊👍
Tuner and DVD, hmmm.. they might as well add VHS as one of the selector choices :)
Layout and build quality, just like all your reviews… superb! And discrete too!! Well done Tarun!!
Thank you William. Very much appreciated 😊👍
I love Atoll products. Serious quality and old school build. I currently use In100Se but in200 signature will be next.
You will not regret it 😉
Cool 😎👍
Another very accurate and detailed review, I listened to this amplifier in a hi fi shop and my conclusions are exactly the same as yours, the bass is fast but lacks presence, there is a bit of harshness in the low treble frequencies when turning the volumen up, it was driving a pair of Dynaudio S40, this amp has a detailed and analytical sound very similar to that of Musical Fidelity M6si and has lots of power that would suit warm sounding loudspeakers. Overall this amp is a very nice choice that deserves an audition.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Vicente 😊👍
..the bass is fast but lacks presence, .. If only I could understand what is meant by that..
May i ask, what does this mean?
I think either the bass is there and present or it is too late or not enough??
Thanks for an understandable answer ;), Dirk
Hello Tarun. I am planning to buy this amplifier. I have had a Naim 5si for 2 years. In another review you test the Naim 5si - how would you compare it to the Atoll IN200 Signature? In what areas will Naim be weaker than Atoll?
You make great videos - thanks.
Thank you. The current range of Atoll amplifiers sound rich and spacious where as Naim is more forward and about attack and control 😊
Thanks for the video. Tossing up between this and a Rega Elicit mk5. Not going to be able to hear them so I'll see?
Most welcome. Best to do as much homework as you can 😊
I recently had the opportunity to buy the previous model the IN200se at an amazing price. the major difference visually is buttons to adjust volume and balance in lieu of a knob. I am sure there are other changes but I remain ignorant of those although they seem very similar. I liked the amp a lot. Dynamic,, slightly warm, detailed but just true to the music and natural sounding to me. I used the preamp section of the Atoll with a pair of Belles Aria mono block amps and I was stunned. The sound was outstanding. The preamp section of that amp is just a killer.. Just my experience but very interesting. Excellent construction on my unit but for the US selling price for a Signature model of about $2900, I"d want to hear the signature over my model before taking the leap.
Thanks for sharing Jim 👍
Hi Tatun,
I am currently Using the Atoll IN50 dedicatedly in the Bypass mode (as a Power-Amp), in my Listening chain (My Dedicated Streaming Device for Tidal Masters and ITunes, Mac Book pro) to (My Delta Sigma DAC, Soncoz LA-QXD1) to (As my Pre-Amp, Feliks Audio Echo) to (As my Power-Amp, Atoll IN50) to (My Bookshelf Speakers Xavian Mia 2). Was considering Upgrading the Power-Amp section with a dedicated Power Amp (Atoll AM100Sig).
Last week, I got to know of a Friend who has decided to sell his Atoll IN200 SE, I am guessing (2014 Model) through the same person (Ex Distributor for Atoll), from whom I purchased the Atoll IN50. He has agreed to take back the IN50 and sell me the IN200 SE minus the price I paid for the previous. Went and brought home the amp today (I want to Audition the Amp, before I buy It). Will connect the amp tomorrow morning. Very excited and am looking forward to experiencing the upgrade in my Audio chain.
Thank is great Binu 👍
I thaught that I'd never sebe an Atoll review 😁 There are almost no reviews of Atoll devices out there. They certainly deserve more attention - thanks Tarun for braking the ice 👍 I have the AM100 signature power amp and did not know what clean bass was untill I bought it. Now I know😉
Thank you Bari. I appreciate your watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
A very interesting review which struck a chord with me. I recently upgraded my perfectly fine £1800 30 year old integrated British amp with a damping factor of 1400, for a 4 times the price preamp, monoblocks combination, with a damping factor of 2600. The bass was fast and tight, but, totally lacked heft! I listened to it for 3 months, hoping that the manufacturers recommended 200 hour burn in time would improve things. It didn’t!
If I had to live with this rather lean sonic picture, I guess I would have learned to appreciate it’s openness, clarity and transparency, but I chose not to. I plumbed back in my 30 year old Vritish integrated and immediately appreciated the acoustic mass and musical density it bought back.
I spoke with the dealer from whom I’d purchased the preamp monoblocks combo. He was extremely understanding and helpful and allowed me to swap out the preamp for another manufacturers preamp which he describes as being far more legato. He was right. The new combo now offers that acoustic mass, musical density and fluidity I appreciate, maybe at the loss of a little resolution, but that is a sacrifice I’m happy to make!
That 30 year British integrated, is not connected, but still sits proudly in my rack, in readiness for active service should it be required.
Thank you Howard. I really enjoyed learning about your experiences 😊👍
Hello! I like your reviews. Please tell me what cables, power cables, analog interconnect, and speaker cables you used for this interview. Thank you!
Thank you. Chord Signature interconnects, Linn K20 speaker cable and Lapp (DIY) power cords 😊
so many new amps just look too plain. a box with a couple knobs.i much prefer more physical controls and meters of older system even though they need more maintenance
I get that 😊
What a coincidence... yesterday i upgraded my Iotavx SA-3 & PA-3 stack for a used Atoll IN300. I loved the Iota amps, but they are overruled by the Atoll on all fronts. The soundstage of my Dynaudio Evoke 20's has doubled in width and reaches way beyond my speakers now. Toe in is nog longer necessary. Only after hooking up the Atoll I now understand what all this talk about depth in soundstage means as well. It suddenly is there, as I never heard that the singer was in front of the piano player before. Left to right was noticable with the Iota's, but depth.... nope. I believe that the Iota-stack is your best choice under € 2.000. The Atoll IN300 is another league. Only downside is that I have to listen to my complete vinyl collection again, as I now hear details for the very first time. Thanks for the review Tarun!
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Robin 😊👍
Hi Sir, how would you describe the IN300's sound signature? ( like on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the warmest, 10 the brightest, 5 the most neutral ). Also does it also have weak bass weight like the IN200? Thanks !
@@bloodbathory5624 Hi Sir! The IN300 is a brilliant amp. After listening to it for over a year, I have never got bored by it. It is lively, punchy and just amplifies whatever you put into it. I hooked up a vintage ('90s) pre-amp. A Yamaha CX-1, mainly for it's phono pre-stage. The Atoll is -to my ears- a 4 on your scale. A little bit on the warm side of neutral. But just a little. It has the analogue sound, but not over the top. Bass is huge. No worries.
Hi Tarun, as always fabulous pack of information. I am considering picking up the previous version of Atoll In80 a mint unit for roughly 400USD. I already own the Hegel H95, but want to explore the "French" slant on audio sound. Currently I am using B&W DM309 columns but am nearly set on picking up a pair of 2nd hand B&W CM9's listed locally for 900USD. Have you any opinions on the older Atoll amps and CM9 speakers. Thanks and all the best.
Thank you. For my conversation with the U.K. Atoll distributor the newer Atoll amps have a different sound character to the older ones. Much less forward in the midrange 😊
Considering your review of the Buchardt S400 MKii, I'm thinking they would be a great match with the Atoll in200 as well. Wouldn't you say? Very interested in your assessment.
On paper, yes. However, no way to know without trying 😊
Or your advice on an intergrated around 3500/4500 cnd. I know pounds are different. I chose moon cause they offer 10 year warranty and give you the exact same money back up to a year if you choose to upgrade. & the company is in Montreal (Quebec) the next province over to the east. 4 hour Drive witch I go to often cause my older son lives there. 3400$ cnd. Thank you
It is a good brand. Well respected the world over 😊
Enjoyed your review! As you mentioned the Denafrips DAC review coming up - I just joined mine up with the Denafrips Athena pre amplifier - it provides synergy with the DAC and drives my ATC actives very well indeed. Just like this amp a dual mono setup, amazing detail at low volume - just a thought.
Thank you Wouter. I would like to check out more Denafrips stuff 😊👍
Hi Tarun. Nice to hear your review of the Atoll IN 200.
If possible, help to make a choice.
I choose between the branded integrated stereo amplifiers Atoll in 200 and Rotel ra-1572 mk2.
Your experience and opinion will be very helpful.
Thanks.
Thank you Alexandr. I haven’t heard the Rotel as yet but the Atoll is a very good amplifier 😊👍
Hi, nice to watch your programs on Audiophile, I can learn a lot from you. I plan to buy an integrated amplifier class AB.. I‘m having difficulty to decide between Roksan K3 or Hegel H95.. would you like to give recommendations? Thank you
I haven’t heard the Roksan at home but at dealers and shows and it sounded very good. The Hegel H95 is also an excellent choice. If you want a built in DAC, I would go for the Hegel. If you are going to use a good external DAC like the Denafrips Ares II, the Roksan may be the better choice 😊👍
i had the oportunity to hear these atoll and the flagship in 400 with the cd 400 at a show and wow i had allready french hifi my micromega cd or actual focal headphones.
Cool 😎
Another very well sorted out and informational review. Continue to really appreciate your reviews.
Thank you Daina 😊👍
CLASS H amplification is my favorite.. especially the newer ones.. If that amp. your showing was worth it's weight in salt it would have XLR inputs and SPEAKON outputs.. At least it's not a TUBE amp..LOL.. RCA connectors are LAME! Dude you gotta get some REAL speakers! You gotta move some air man, what the heck are you using those little dinky speakers for.. Get some TOWERS with Dual 15" woofers along with some 18" subs.. Oh well to each his own.. Spend a lot of money for looks and not really any great performance for the money.. I'll put my JBL Party Box 710s up against that amp. you have any day of the week..
Thx for sharing. Horses for courses my friend 😉
Great review Tarun, thanks again! The sound signature sounds very similar to other mosfet based apps I’ve owned/heard, which I have to say generally are not my cup of tea. Super fast, tight, but somewhat lean bass (lacking in low end weight). Lacking a bit in warmth through midbass and mids. Some upper midrange emphasis. Overall immediacy and dynamic prowess even at low listening volumes, etc. So far, I prefer the low end weight and warmth and smoothness of bipolar output transistors over mosfets in my limited experience. Would be interested if you’ve noticed similar things in other amps.
Thank you Rick. Great to hear about your experiences. You have summed up the Atoll amp very well. I was always led to believe that mosfets and jfets operated more like tubes than bipolars. The distortion profile would lead to more 2nd harmonic giving it a warmer, richer sound. I haven’t listened to enough of them to draw that conclusion so I wouldn’t bet on it being true. It would be interesting to find out in time 😊👍
In my rooms(s) I always experienced to much bass weight from different speakers/amps. The Atoll solved this issue completely but now it sounded a bit to lean 🙈 adding a musical sub was the solution, so now the Atoll in combination with a sub is in my room the perfect solution..
@@justasimplefox thank you 😊👍
If I was in the market for a new integrated, that would be on the very short list for sure. Great review.
Thank you Will 😊👍
It has an AKM 4490 DAC chip. Nudging the top end, not frequenly found in integrateds. Quite commendable! Build quality and component choice are of a very high standard.
And Atoll seems to have set up shop in the UK. Very thoughtful of them.
Thank you Juan. I couldn’t make it out even with glasses on 😂
Great review again Tarun. I wonder how the Marantz PM-8006 would perform in this category, it is supposed to be one of the better performance per buck Marantz amps.
Thank you. I hope to get to it in time 😊
Great review, like always. Can you test the Atol AM300 too, if thats possible. I’m interested.
Thank you. No plans as yet but I hope to get to it in time 👍
Great review as always sir. This makes me very curious about the IN300 an IN400se . Are those coming in for review anytime soon ?
Thank you Ken. No plans as yet but I hope to get to them in time 😊
Great review as usual Tarun. Nice amp! Good value. Quick question. Is there any chance you can get your hands on the middle of the road Yamaha A-S2200 integrated amp? It also looks very well built, and is suppose to be pretty serious as far as s.q. I would really like your take on this piece of kit. I am patiently saving up to buy one. Keep your reviews coming, you're one of the best on the web. Cheers from Canada.
Thank you Andre. I am planning to get a Yamaha amp in for review soon. Not sure which one, it depends on availability 😊👍
I tried to buy one of these in the USA. The website told me my closest retailer was a couple hours away. I called that retailer and they said they were willing to sell the products but the distributor never got back to them to get them the amps. I wrote to the company in france and they connected me with the us distributor. The distributor never got back to me. The company in france then wrote to me to see if I ever purchased the product. I told them the distributor never got back to me. They then contacted the distributor to get his ass in gear and he apologized but didntgive me any way to actually purchase the products. After several more email to France to call out the distributor for not getting back to me he finally gave me the number of a hifi shop 2000 miles away that had the amps. I called that shop several times and never heard back from them. I wrote to both france and the distributor and have heard crickets. I obviously went in another direction. They seem like great products but no support makes me wonder how they stay in business
That is a shame Jimmy. I appreciate you sharing your experiences.
As good as this is all around it has me curious if the headphone amp is good as well? I know you didn't test it. Perhaps somebody in the comments will chime in. If it's anything close to the rest of this unit, I'm guessing some attention was paid to headphone portion as well. I have been getting more in diyaudio with pass lab kits etc and can really appreciate the power supply in this amp and those giant heatsinks on each if those mosfets! Makes you wonder what bias this amp is running. Your right, you see this sort of build at much higher prices. One last question. Have you ever considered reviewing headphones and portable dac/amps in the future? Or just a focus on 2 channel? Thanks for everything you do!
Thank you Brandon. I am not much of a headphone listener so tend to stick within my wheelhouse but I may look into it in the future. I appreciate your support 😊👍
So where can you get this in the UK? The website doesn't list a UK distributor?
It is sold by Zouch Audio but I am not sure if the distributor has a website. I will add some details as soon as I receive them 😊
Thx for your honest and professional explanation. Do you have any idea if this amp will be a good match with dynaudio speakers?
Thank you. You can only tell by trying but it certainly should be able to drive most speakers well 😊
Top notch review as always. Thank you!
Thank you Pascal. Much appreciated 😊👍
Handsome, articulate, and polite -you are going places ! lol
Thank you Tarun.
pete jasz
Thank you Peter. Very kind of you to say 😊👍
Was looking forward to the Willsenton R8 review Tarun. Is it still coming? Thanks.
Coming soon. Wanted to spend some time tube rolling 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Makes perfect sense. I prefer the bass response of EL34s. Thanks for the quick reply.
I’m very interested in the R8 review and the Denafrips. This amp looks beautifully built - especially the twin toroidals. I’d be fascinated to hear your thoughts comparing them.
Cheers
@@jim586 thank you Jim. That review is coming up next 😊
There was a hissing noise. Did that come from the amplifier?
Also at this price I think it should be compared to the H120 and not H95
@@hbg70 what hissing noise 🤔
Wonderful review and very informative. I was thinking about getting this amp but wasn't sure if it will go well with my Triangle Esprit Comete 40th Anniversary since the amp leans toward on the bright side. Do you think the Atoll would pair well with Comete 40th Anniversary?
Thank you Michael. The Atoll has sound seems to be big and warm. Check out my review of the IN80 Sig and IN300. This IN200 sounded out of kilter with that sound. It is a long story but the distributor thinks that my sample was incorrectly biased. He has promised to drop another one off at some point. If he is right them the IN200 should match well with the Cométe 40th Anniversary 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 any news about that? did you hear another IN200 Signature?
I have owned the IN50 for years and it's one of the most musical and smooth amplifiers I have owned... Atoll products are underrated and often overlooked..
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊
I too have owned the IN50 and I agree with you. It's a wonderful amplifier.
I purchased this amplifier some months ago, but i am disappointed with the lack of low end Grunt, it is too flat for 120 watts, not my cup of tea, even connected to my subwoofer it still is not to my liking.
Thank you for sharing 😊
I agree, I have IN100 and IN200, IN100 much better 😅
Okay thanks for that update.
@@anthony2010707 I tried everything (changed a lot of parts) but it stays flat and a little boring, to polite. I can only advice the IN100 with the upgrade from AVS Oymann. This is really a different story 🙂
Looking forward to your comments on the Pontus and the KT88 based tube amp! Super reviews. KT88s(c 1956) have a magic touch on music rendition.
Thank you Todd. That review is next 😊👍
Tarun hi. I own Kef LS50 META'S and, until now, I've used them with a Moon i3 amp. However I'm waiting for delivery of Atoll Pre and Power amps 200 signature after hearing the Atolls in a shop in Edinburgh. Im hoping the Metas are a good match. 🤞🎶🎼🎵
Please let me know how you get on 😊
Tarun hi. After an 8 week wait I've finally received my Atoll200 Sig pre and power amps from France.
They tell me the amps will improve in a few weeks but already I'm in love with these amps. The clarity in all areas is superb. Plenty power and depth and match really well with my LS50 Meta's.
A very happy old man!! 👍🎵🎶🎼
Tarun: Glad to share my expertise. Keep up the promising work/reviews !
pete jasz
Thank you Peter 😊👍
You rock Tarun! Holding out on purchasing the Cambridge Audio CXA81 till you review it. Its a big investment for me and I cannot pull the trigger till you approve of it. Cheer mate. Keep those videos coming.
Thank you Kib. Very kind and much appreciated. I don’t have a contact at Cambridge Audio as yet but hope to get to it in time 😊👍👍
I have one !! For now one of the best Amp i have teste !! Using Q Acoustcs 3050i and 5040 and Triangle Br09 all speaker play amazing well !!
Cool 😎
Good... random review to watch and still helps me where to look --> Hegel :)
Thank you for watching 😊
Very nice review. High quality build. Coming from an Exposer 2010S2 is the Atol IN200 a good upgrade?
Thank you. I haven’t heard the 2010S2 😊
Do you have a preference between the Exposure 2510 and Atoll IN200 signature?
Thank You for this review.
I'm running atoll st200 paired with am200. Looking for some decent bookshelf speakers for that combo 😎
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 ended up with amphion argon 3ls - sound is amazingly clear and honest 😎.
Hi taron! Brother I spoke to you about the naim 5si & bought it but am taking it back cause it came with a couple of scratches. But anyway I decided to stay with Canadian company since im Canadian. So im going with 240i moon so was just wondering if you know anything about the company SIMAUDIO? Thanks brother. I'm kinda of limited to higher end audio stores cause it seems alot of them have closed down! Here in downtown Toronto (Canada) & im not savy on byeing stuff on line. Love ur sight 👌🙏
If you wouldn't mind letting me know how you like the moon that would be great. I too, have been considering that on my short list. Im actually in Welland and the nearest moon dealer is bay Bloor radio which would be like a 2 hour drive for me. Hope your liking it. I love the thought of a 10 year warranty and being a Canadian product is a plus. I would go for a Bryson integrated but it's way out of my price range.
Thank you Silvio. I haven’t heard the Moon gear by Simaudio as it is not so readily available in the U.K. it has a fine reputation in the industry though. I am not surprised that you like it 😊👍
I really enjoyed an earlier version of this amp, one without the digital inputs. I think it was outstanding and the kind of product that suits the needs of both audiophiles and people who just want to step up their game in terms of audio quality. This was an excellent review.
Thank you DH. Much appreciated 😊👍
Fantastic thorough review Taran.
Thank you Paul. Very kind 😊👍
Yet another well presented review Tarun.
Thank you my friend 😊👍
Tarun, thanks for the introduction to different brands, some not so commonly known. I’m still hoping you’ll review the Schiit Aegir (in particular with your low sensitivity ProAcs). You still have to come down to my price range 😃 (which might further decrease given that I had to prioritise an oxygen concentrator due to the current mess we’re in). Thanks for keeping spirits up with these great reviews.
Thank you Jeremy. I am hoping to get more affordable products in for review. It isn’t easy as they are normally from big organisations and it is hard to get through to the right person 😊👍
Good review!
A good friend of mine has de Atoll 200 monoblocks, and also the streamer that can also used as a preamplifier perhaps interesting to examine them sometimes because they sound extremely good in combination with the ATC 19 V2 👍
Thank you for watching and sharing Theo 😊👍
Yet again, another very interesting video. Keep it up.
Thank you Richard 😊👍
@Baba Ganush cheers buddy 😊👍
Hi Tarun, have you tried pairing it with the Buchardts S400? Would love to hear your experience with it. Cheers!
I hope to get the Mk2 in soon but the Atoll has gone back to the distributor. Should be a good pairing on paper though 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Cant wait to see your review on it, mine wont be in till March thanks for the input!
Hi Tatun I am currently Using the Atoll IN 50 in the Bypass mode, in my Listening chain (My Streaming Device for Tidal Masters-Mac Book pro to My DAC-Soncoz LA-QXD1to My Pre-Amp Feliks Audio Echo to My Power amp Atoll IN 50 to My Speakers-Xavian Mia 2 Bookshelves). I am now considering to Upgrade the Amp section with a dedicated Power Amp (Atoll AM100Sig). I would Love to hear your views on this model. I Value your views.
Thank you Binu. Much appreciated. I am not familiar with your speakers but Atoll make some good stuff. My rule of thumb with upgrades is not to do it in bite sizes. Do your homework to narrow the search and then spend about x3 what you currently spent. You will save more money in the long term that way 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thanks Tarun.
@@binuthomasabraham8657 Hi Tarun,
I kept my eyes and ears open for this model, and finally got to know fo a Friend of mine selling his Atoll IN200 through the same person from whom I purchased the Atoll IN50. He has agreed to take back the IN50 and sell me the IN200 minus the price I paid for the previous. Should get it somewhere next week. Very excited and am looking forward to experience the upgrade in my Audio chain.
Hi Tarun
Nice review..Could you suggest which brand Floorstand spkrs will go well with rhis amp, to manage the bright high frequency sounds of this amp
Thank you for a great review! I have the IN200SE with modified caps driving Fyne audio speakers and it is a keeper that’s for sure!
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences DM 😊👍
Thanks for your nice review of the Atoll IN200 Signature. I've had one for a few years, coupled with Dali Opticon 5 and a Mofi Ultradeck turntable. I am very happy with the result and love listening to vinyl. My IN200 Signature has an AKM4490 DAC and I also have the CD200 Signature CD player which has a Burr-Brown PCM1792 chip.
My problem is that I don't enjoy listening to my CDs and dematerialized music as much as I enjoy listening to my vinyl.
I bought a Musician Pegasus external DAC that I had to return because I had problems with the USB connection and my MacBook Pro. I liked the sound, subjectively I listened more often to my CDs (maybe a placebo effect!?!).
I am currently looking to buy another external DAC, either the Aune S8 or the Denafrips Pontus II.
Considering that you have tested the Atoll, do you think that one of these two DACs could improve my pleasure of listening to my CDs and dematerialized music?
Again, congratulations for your audiophile reviews and don't hesitate to tell me frankly what you think about them! Have a great day.
Pierre Thibault, Montreal, Canada
He Pierre, I haven’t listened to the S8 but I don’t think the Pontus II I money well spent in your system. The IN200 Signature is a good amp for the money but the colouration it has will not allow the attributes of the Pontus II to shine through. I would consider an amplifier upgrade first 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 😅
nice review! Love my in200 signature (1 yr old without dac). I just upgraded my dac from Denafrips Ares2 to Venus2. Should I upgrade my in200 as well? Which model would you suggest? Thanks!
Thank you Leo. That DAC will need a better amp to get the most out of it. Which one depends on what speakers you choose, budget, taste, room setup and other factors. I would get the right speakers first 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Is Denafrips Thallo power amp a good upgrade from Atoll IN200? By the way, my speaker is Elac Vela BS 403....thanks...
@@wumingwai I haven’t heard the Denafrips amps yet 😊
A most interesting discovery!
Thank you Juan 😊👍
Great review. I own the IN300 and I'm very happy with it.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
Hi Sir, how would you describe the IN300's sound signature? ( like on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the warmest, 10 the brightest, 5 the most neutral ). Also does it also have weak bass weight like the IN200? Thanks !
@@bloodbathory5624 IN200 has a weak bass weight? Now i'm very surprised:
I had compared different amplifiers on the same loudspeakers in mid 2023: NAD C399, Marantz pm7000n, Denon 1700NE. The Atoll in200 sig had the most pleasant, very present bass, even at low volume levels! Unbelievable. But that was necessary because the Atoll isn't scaleable in terms of the sound. Audio sample highly recommended!
Great detailed review. But where do I purchase the cow?!
Thank you. The cow is priceless 😂
Thanks Tarun for the review. Would love to see your review on Atoll’s DR200.
Thank you. I appreciate the suggestion 😊
It would be interesting to see how Atoll DR200 performs when pairing up with your recommended Holo Spring 2 DAC. I have contacted the UK dealer about DR200 when it’s back in stock already. It seems to me that at that price range Atoll is one of the few that offers an AES output.
Hi, thanks for your all journey through hifi, but I would like to see in your channel more affordable stuff. Thanks
Thank you Paulo. I am trying to get more affordable stuff in but they are usually from big companies and it is hard to get through to the right person 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 thank you.
Thanks! Yes, I have not seen that configuration until a lot more has been spent. Twin toroidials is amazing and the margin must be tight.
Certainly more spent on parts than the norm in this amp. Thank you for watching Lonnie 😊👍
I have an atoll in200 have to say I'm not impressed really. I would agree 100% on your notes about the bass it's really fast and tight . I do however find it dull and lacking transparency .
My speakers have a tendency to be a tiny bit forward to when partnered with forward sources so I don't think they are the issue as they sound very revealing with my other amps.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 not being critical of your review. Hi Fi is entirely subjective I just found to enjoy knowing there are fine details in songs that I simply didn't hear with the atoll
An example would be the faint tinkling sounds at the start of Shine on you crazy diamond. Not there with the atoll . My tube amp and my vintage Sansui and even my marantz AV amp they are clearly in the mix
Such a shame I really enjoy the very very taught bass
@@MrGarethwd thank you for clarifying Gareth. I suppose it all come down to system synergy 😊
Thank you for the excellent review. I have a YBA Integre DT, but have the upgrade bug. If you have any experience with the YBA do you think that this Atoll would be a worthy upgrade? I understand if you are not able to compare. Thanks.
Thank you for watching and your support Darren. I am hoping to get a YBA in soon. I am guessing that the IN200 Signature won’t be a significant upgrade to your YBA. Not an informed opinion at this point though 😊
@@abritishaudiophile7314 great video as always. Try and get a YBA A200 Heritage or A100 to test, it’s around the £1.5-1.9k bracket. Be super interested to hear your thoughts.
I love my YBA, I’ve dropped it into a Lampizator/Coincident Pure Reference system based on RealHifi’s advice and it’s phenomenal. I think you will be blown away...
@@reshkenn6091 thank you. I was due to review the A200 but they had some supply chain issues during Covid. I need to follow up when the schedule clears 😊👍
It’s was great information. Never ever seen a France made amplifier. Focal speakers I have seen.
Thank you Sathish. Much appreciated 😊👍
I have a lots of doubts in my systems.
I just bought this amp on the strength of your review. I am very impressed with it. I'm running Bowers & Wilkins 683 S2 speakers. I tried with some Kimber 8TC speaker cables & it was a little too bright, so I tried Chord Shawline X speaker cable that I had. This is a much better combination for my ear. Tones down some of that brightness & accentuates & tightens up the bass. Thanks for your review. You really turned me on to this amp. I got the IN200 with internal DAC. Even TH-cam music sounds moving. Using Kimber USB interconnect from my desktop.
That is great to know Julian. I am glad it worked out. Thank you for letting me know 👍😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I am actually getting the AM200 power amp off the same seller tomorrow, so am going to bi-amp my speakers using the Kimber cable for the high frequency and the Chord Shawline X for the low frequency. Got a great deal. Paid £995 for the IN200 and £895 for the AM200. Both in mint condition. So it is worth shopping around.
Hi Tarun….
Thank you for another terrific review!!! Being an Exposure and ProAc fan, I look forward to you having access to additional products from these manufacturers for your sophisticated, educational and informative take(s). In the meantime, I’ll continue to enjoy these fine evaluations on whatever comes your way. Please keep them coming. Regards from Puerto Rico.
Thank you my friend. Very kind of you to say and much appreciated 😊👍👍
How this missed outstandind, as no negative remarks and additionsly budget friendly too
How about it match with SCM19?
@@fongkarwah4377 it may be a good match 😊
Any amplifier that does not have balance out and in I’m not interested in at all,in this era of all kinds of electrical pollution 👎🏼
Looks very clean inside. Alot of the Hegel's integrateds look cluttered, but at the end of the day they sound good too. I have the H160 in a secondary system I'm building, and you did a great job explaining where Atoll or Hegel fit in. For the money, this is a phenomenal piece. I'll have to see if there is a US version of the IN300 to try out.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
Hi Taron. Excellent review as always.
You mention that this is from a small manufacturer in France and that it packed in a lot of tech for a relatively small cost. This put me in mind of the British company Nord Acoustics. Have you ever thought about reviewing some of their kit? I have one of there large class D amps and love it, so would be really interested to know what you made of them.
Keep up the excellent work!
Steve
Thank you Steve. I have approached the proprietor. I am not sure if he is a one man band but he seemed snowed under and he didn’t come back to me despite a couple reminders 😊👍
@@abritishaudiophile7314 yes I think he basically is a one man band. Hope you managed to get hold of one, I'd be really interested in what you think.
Keep up the great work 👍
I'm glad you enjoy the interaction - even if it does lead to silly sign-offs:D
Still enjoying the vids, still watching your technical/production quality soar all the way to first contact after discovering the youtube warp drive... Keep it up dude.
Ps... I'm liking the finger ex machina thing... Not sure how long it's bee going on but I've only just noticed it. There's a simple built in human joy in watching a finger from the gods point out connections on audio equipment.
Now all you need is a knob feel rating on each product as you turn them (from one to eleven) and you'll have every single review base covered. There'll be nothing left on the table as far as information on the reviewed item goes.
@Baba Ganush True. I hear the audio gods have very small hands so as to minimise fingerprints on their records and deter them from messing with things in digital display menus. The rest of them, well... Large mouths for shouting about which format is best, huge legs for lifting 50kg granite turntable bases etc, and... Well, think a humanoid T-Rex with elephant ears. That's my belief anyways. And no one can stop me!