Axxess Forté 2, All-in-One Streaming Amplifier, 2 x 100 Watt

Axxess Forté 2, All-in-One Streaming Amplifier, 2 x 100 Watt
List Price: € 7,500.00

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General: Axxess is the fourth and newest brand of Audio Group Denmark, developed to make the high-quality sound of Audio Group Denmark accessible to a large number of people. The 3 other brands of Audio Group Denmark are: Aavik Acoustics, Ansuz Acoustics and Børresen Acoustics. All these brands are designed by the same designers and manufactured in the same factory, which is why these 4 brands also share Audio Group Denmark's distinctive yet highly effective techniques. The Axxess brand was launched in April 2023, and the first products made by this brand are the streaming amplifiers from the Forté series. The Forté series consists of 3 types: the Forté 1, the Forté 2 and the Forté 3.

Technical Specifications: The Axxess Forté 2 is made with the same vision as the rest of Audio Group Denmark's equipment, which means the Axxess Forté 2 features extensive noise reduction, is ultra quiet, has very dynamic power delivery and a clean design. The Axxess Forté line therefore consists of 3 streaming amplifiers, all with the same design and the same power output. The difference between the Axxess Forté 1, 2 and 3 lies in the types and quantity of Tesla Coils and Dither Circuitry for noise reduction; the Forté 3 additionally features a solid copper bottom plate instead of aluminium to reduce hysteresis in the chassis. The Axxess Forté 2 uses 72 Active Tesla Coils, 144 Active Square Tesla Coils, 4 Active Zirconium Tesla Coils and 6 Dither Circuits. The nominal power is 100 Watts per channel, but more importantly, the way the Axxess Forté 2 delivers its power. The Axxess Forté 2 has very dynamic power delivery, which means the Axxess Forté 2 is extremely capable of quickly and stably delivering peak voltages without distortion when the music signal requires it. This is thanks to the powerful and low noise 'resonant mode power supply' and the modern and musical UMAC™ amplifier technology of the Pascal amplifier module. Finally, the headphone output is driven by a very high-quality headphone amplifier that operates fully in Class A. Because it is a Class A headphone amplifier, it features very linear power delivery, very high Gain and very low distortion.

The Axxess Forté streaming amplifiers stand on Ansuz Darkz feet, which are designed to sit on top of the Ansuz Acoustics Darkz isolation devices, for those who want to extract more musicality from their Axxess Forté.

Streamer: The Axxess Forté 2 features an excellent and versatile streamer. This streamer can be controlled with the free Audio Group Denmark app, MConnect/MControl (iOS and Android) and BubbleUPnP (Android). One of the best options to use is JPlay (iOS only), however there are costs associated with the license to use JPlay. In addition, all 'Connects' are present, so Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect. For people with a server, the Axxess Forté 2 can be used as a RoonReady endpoint behind a Roon server, or as an endpoint for an Audirvana server. There are also 2 USB ports on the back of the Axxess Forté 2 which can be used for a Wifi Dongle for a wireless connection (we recommend a wired connection), but you can also connect a USB stick or USB drive to play music directly from the connected USB storage.

In terms of connections, there is also plenty available. The speaker connections are from WBT where both spade connectors or banana plugs or bare wire can be connected. There is an analog RCA input available for example a CD player or phono preamplifier. An analog Pre Out for subwoofers. There are 3 digital inputs available, USB-B for PCs or external streamers, SPDIF BNC for digital equipment such as a CD transport and a Toslink optical input for example your television or Blu Ray player. On the back you will also find 2 USB inputs for a USB flash drive or a USB wifi dongle. Finally, there is also a trigger output which can be used to switch on external amplifiers or subwoofers. The trigger output delivers 12V DC up to 50mA.

Sound: The Axxess Forté 2 is a very special device in its price range. A complete audio system in 1 compact device with enough features and connections to serve virtually everyone. But does it sound good? We can only answer convincingly "Absolutely". The Axxess Forté 2 is a very musical amplifier, the sound is very natural and the entire recording is played back with great ease and the reproduction is very stable at any volume. The bass is powerful, tight and deep. The midtones are transparent, clear, refined and organic. The high tones are rhythmic, fast and precise. Yet, thanks to the extensive noise reduction, you won't find a trace of harshness in the sound. Listening fatigue is not an issue. The Axxess Forté 2 handles all music genres, the Axxess Forté 2 is dynamic and powerful enough to play heavy trance, but also sensitive and atmospheric enough to play vocal jazz and classical music. It is very special to hear how much musicality you can get out of one device.

Thanks to more effective noise reduction through the larger number of Tesla Coils plus the addition of the latest generation Active Zirkonium Tesla Coils, the Axxess Forté 2 sounds better than its smaller brother, the Forté 1. Compared to the Axxess Forté 1, the Axxess Forté 2 has a more refined sound, a quieter background with more depth, and a more natural reproduction. You hear more detail and at the same time the sound is also more controlled, a nice combination. The Axxess Forté 2 is simply the sound of the Forté 1, but better and more musical.

The Axxess Forté amplifiers are now in stock and available for listening at Ohm-Audio B.V. Feel free to schedule a listening appointment and let yourself be amazed by the extremely high-quality musical properties of the Axxess Forté.

Specifications of the Axxess Forté 2:

Brand: Axxess Denmark
Model: Forté 2
Type: All-in-One Streaming Amplifier
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V.: 24 Months
Analog Inputs: 1 x Unbalanced RCA
Digital Inputs: 1 x SPDIF BNC, 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x USB-B
Analog Outputs: 1 x Pre Out Unbalanced RCA, 1 x 3.5mm Jack Class-A Headphone Output
Speaker Outputs: 1 x Pair of Speaker Connectors for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Extra Inputs/Outputs: 1 x RJ45 Network Input, 2 x USB-A for Wifi Dongle or USB Flash Drives
Output Power: 2 x 100 Watt at 8 Ohm
Finish: Black
Trade-in: Negotiable

Dimensions:

Dimensions: 37cm Wide x 42cm Deep x 11cm High
Weight: 8.1kg Net

Manufacturer Website: Axxess Forté
Hifi Statement Review of Forté 1: Review Axxess Forté 1