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Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« on: July 05, 2020, 12:33:30 PM »
Just Add Speakers!


I am proud to announce the launch of Starkrimson™ Integrated. This integrated amplifier combines Orchard Audio’s existing BOSC™ amplification and PecanPi® DAC technologies into a single enclosure. The inputs are either USB or S/PDIF. Just add speakers.

Starkrimson is one of a few integrated amplifiers on the market which uses gallium nitride (GaN) technology. GaN transistors provide the following sonic/sound benefits over their traditional silicon counterparts: less harshness; cleaner highs; better transparency; and higher detail. This is because GaN transistors have increased slew rate, reduced ringing, faster switching, and faster overload recovery.

What is unique about this integrated amplifier is that it provides access to both the DAC outputs and amplifier inputs; this enables the connection of devices like digital signal processors (DSPs) and preamps between the two.

Starkrimson is currently available with introductory pricing at $1995. MSRP is set at $2495.

A treasure trove of specifications, photos, and measurements awaits at www.orchardaudio.com/starkrimson






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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2020, 06:45:36 PM »
Looks great, congratulations and good luck!!
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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2020, 07:40:35 PM »
Great idea, implementation and flexibility  :thumb:
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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2020, 08:32:48 AM »
Great product idea, Leo!

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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2020, 10:37:23 AM »
Thank you.

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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2020, 04:20:20 AM »
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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2020, 03:20:02 PM »
Great review from New Record Day:
https://youtu.be/BQsibBUcCok

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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2020, 12:24:15 PM »
Get $400 off and free shipping on Starkrimson Integrated while supplies last.
https://orchardaudio.com/shop/ols/products/starkrimson

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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2020, 01:45:02 PM »
Fantastic review by Howard Milstein over at The Sound Advocate:
https://www.thesoundadvocate.com/2020/10/review-orchard-audio-starkrimson-amplifier/

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Re: Starkrimson™ Integrated Stereo Amplifier Launched
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2020, 05:42:14 PM »
Nice review. Congratulations, Leo.
Orchard Starkrimson Ultra amp
Supratek Chardonnay preamp
JMR Voce Grande speakers
Border Patrol SEi dac
Holo Red streamer
Hapa Aero digital coax
WyWires Silver cables
TWL Digital American II p cord
Audio Envy p cords
Roon, Tidal, Qobuz
PI Audio UberBUSS