Audio Analogue Donizetti Monoblocks

I've just seen a pair of these going locally for £450.

Are they worth an audition?

Could my Audiolab 8000a act as a pre?

 

Absolutely yes!
Audio Analogue is a very good product .. well built by serious persons.
Just remeber the Audio Analogue sound generally gravitates toward the "romantic side of sound" detailed but tender and smooth
I think you can use the Audiloab as preamp .. not the best choice but a good starting point

ps: I didn't know the Donizzetti was available as monoblock! .. Are you sure about them? .. I know it's a "Dual Mono" but not sold as monoblock

http://www.audioanalogue.com/Download/DonizettiCento_REV2.0_HiRes.jpg

 

Just a notice from Audio Analogue

Be careful!

On the 18/12/2008 9 Audio Analogue products have been stolen!
Audio Analogue doesn't recognize any warranty on those units and will advise the appropriate authority if will know any information usable to identify the guilty.

The products that have been stolen and their serial numbers:

- nr. 1 Paganini 192/24 CD Player REV2.0 , Color: black, serial number:
O08D18R13S

- nr. 2 Puccini Settanta REV2.0 Integrated Amplifier , Color: Silver, serial number:
E08L20R23S, E08L021R23S

- nr. 1 Donizetti Cento REV2.0 Power Amplifier, Color: Silver, serial number:
E08L03R12S

- nr. 1 Donizetti Cento REV2.0 Power Amplifier, Color: black, serial number:
E08L02R12S

- nr. 1 Bellini VB Preamplifier REV2.0, color black, serial number:
E08L03R13S,

- nr. 1 Verdi Settanta REV2.0 Integrated Amplifier, color: Silver, serial number:
I08F65R12M,

- nr. 2 Maestro Settanta REV2.0 Integrated Amplifier, color: Silver, serial number:
D08M01R14P e D08M02R14P

 

Thanks for the link.

They certainly did do a monoblock version:



http://www.audioanalogue.com/prodotti_scheda.php?ID_prodotto=34

And of course, since there's no monblocks on the list, I know they're not stolen

 

I had Donizetti monoblocks they are very good,£450 seems a good deal as well,if you have an preamp with a remote trigger it switches the power amps on.I had a set for 4 years as I liked them in comparison to valve amps.

 

"Remote trigger" ?

Does this mean w/out one they won't work / come on?

How do I know if the preamp has one?

 

No they work with a standard preamp, I am sure they will be fine with the amp you have but with the Audio analogue amp they have a 12 v trigger mechanism that when you switch on the preamp the monos switch on as well. They will work with most preamps. Some preamps/power amps have the trigger ,Marsh amps have it I am sure there are others, if you could get the preamp to go with them it would be an improvement in my opinion but then I am not a AUDIOLAB fan particularly

 

True .. sorry .. I didin't notice them are on "DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS"

 

Relatively new gadget of hi-end preamps and amps
I have on my Pass Labs X1 and Parasound Halos JC1s but never used.. I like to turn on and off my gears by myself

 

Cheers for the info.

The Audiolab would only be temporary solution until I could get a "proper" pre.

 

I am a proud owner of Audio Analogue Donizetti power amp and all I can say is GO FOR IT. Great sound.
If possible, look for the AA Bellini preamp.