INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS
AMPINO
Technical specifications:
Power (Watt): 2x25 / 8 Ohm 2x40 / 4 Ohm
Inputs: 2
Frequency response (Hz): 4Hz - 200kHz
SNR (dB): >92
Dimensions (mm): 150x285x90
Weight (kg): 3,7
Price : 790 €
Words of the press:
"What a discovery!"
Srajan Ebaen, 6moons
"The Ampino will transport you to where you can sit back and listen for hours to
music rather than an audio system." Steve Kozle, Stereomojo
"The Ampino is an extremely solid performer that does punch above its weight.
With loudspeaker matchmaking done right, it excels with speed and downright ebullience,
providing a richer, fruitier alternative to the more established players in the budget integrated field."
John Darko, Digital Audio Review
Ampino review by Mr. John Walton from Germany
MENUETTO
Technical specifications:
Power (Watt): 2x50 / 8 Ohm 2x70 / 4 Ohm
Inputs: 4
Frequency response (Hz): 4Hz - 200kHz
SNR (dB): >92
Dimensions (mm): 230x105x350
Weight (kg): 6,5
Price : 1.250 €
Words of the press:
"Homework for competition
Conclusion
As with other Dayens devices in Menuetto is noticeable great enthusiasm while playing all kinds of materials - it was made by people who are themselves lovers of quality sound and good music,which you can clearly hear from every note. The visual impression is another plus, Menuetto, withit's discreet appearance and combination of classic and modern details, will easily fit into any environment. Finally, as already mentioned, freedom from non-core functions is not considered a minus but a brilliant way to get to the best possible sound at a given price. In this category,Menuetto is the champion." HiFiles No. 52 from March 2013
"More over, the Dayens amplifiers (now two in my experience) have proven themselves reliable, very quiet in terms of electrical noise, and versatile in terms of preferred speaker pairings. I really wish there were a less cliched way to convey to you that I really recommend you shortlist the Dayens Menuetto in its respective price range when auditioning amplification; especially if you particularly value tonal beauty but don’t want to put up with some of the added… errr… lets call it fun of owning a tube amplifier."
David Abramson, Stereo times
Some other opinions:
Menuetto - Listening impressions (hifiSentralen.no - Norway - user reviews)
Menuetto was chosen as one of the Top 5 Picks of 2015 by Zero Fidelity!
ECSTASY III
Successor to long-lasting Ecstasy II (discontinued), Ecstasy III is our best integrated amplifier to date. It surpasses Ampino and Menuetto in all means. It has carefully designed circuit and layout, higher-quality components, with focus on as natural sound as possible.
Product features:
Remote volume control (by universal remote)
Alps RK27MC Blue Velvet motorized potentiometer
Two pairs of Japanese (bipolar) output transistors per channel
400VA toroidal transformer
German made Audio Grade Power electrolytic capacitors
Mundorf MCap® Supreme input capacitors
Technical specifications:
Power (Watt): 2x100 / 8 Ohm 2x150 / 4 Ohm
Inputs: 4
Frequency response (Hz): 1Hz - 200kHz
SNR (dB): >92
Dimensions (mm): 460x110x380
Weight (kg): 14
Price : 1.900 €
Words of the press:
"The Ecstasy III was expertly, beautifully and sophisticatedly voiced.
Here the core appeal is sweet, slightly soft and mellow, warm and distinctly not dry plus very spacious without being ultra specific about it.
In short, it's been voiced to sound beautiful rather than ultimately dynamic and energetic. Considering the majority of likely speakers it'll be mated with, that would appear to have been a deliberate and well-informed decision.". Srajan Ebaen, 6moons
"It's one of the best amplifiers with which I have dealt in the price range of about 2.500 €. I would recommend necessarily listen!". Stereo i Kolorowo - Underground
POWER AMPLIFIERS
AMPINO STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
Product features:
150VA toroidal transformer
German made Audio Grade Power electrolytic capacitors
Mundorf MCap® ZN tin foil input capacitors
one pair of Japanese (bipolar) output transistors per channel
Mundorf MLytic® AG Audio Grade Power capacitors
Mundorf MCap® Supreme input capacitors
Technical specifications:
Power (Watt): 2x35 / 8 Ohm 2x50 / 4 Ohm
Inputs: 1
Frequency response (Hz): 1Hz - 200kHz
SNR (dB): >92
Dimensions (mm): 150x315x90
Weight (kg): 4,0
Price : 890 €
Words of the Press:
"The Dayens Ampino stereo power amplifier is what it is beautifully and in every regard; a compact, superbly built, musically even-handed, tonally balanced, engaging, reliable audio device at an extremely reasonable price. I’m hanging on to mine."
David Abramson, The StereoTimes
"Playback is tonally perfect, resolution, stability of the stage and all the musical illustration in the room is more than impressive. What more could you say? In this price range is the best thing I've come across so far."
Christian Rechenbach, hifitest.de (Testredaktion Einsnull)
AMPINO MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS
Product features:
150VA toroidal transformer
German made Audio Grade Power electrolytic capacitors
Mundorf MCap® ZN tin foil input capacitors
two pairs of Japanese (bipolar) output transistors per channel
Technical specifications:
Power (Watt): 2x50 / 8 Ohm 2x100 / 4 Ohm
Inputs: 1
Frequency response (Hz): 4Hz - 200kHz
SNR (dB): >92
Dimensions (mm): 150x330x90
Weight (kg): 4,5
Price per pair : 1.800 €
Words of the Press:
"I found the Ampino amplifiers to be well balanced, detailed, refined, and yet never boring or stodgy. These amps have the ability to engage the listener for extended period of time, and perform at a level that is typically reserved for products that sell for significantly more. ..."
John Hoffman, Positive Feedback
ECSTASY IVse Power Amplifier
Technical specifications:
Power (Watt): 2x175 / 8 Ohm 2x250 / 4 Ohm
Inputs: 1
Frequency response (Hz): 1Hz - 350kHz
SNR (dB): >92
Dimensions (mm): 460x145x410
Weight (kg): 28
Price : 3.500,00 €
preAMPLIFIERS
Ampino - Preamplifier
The active preamplifier Ampino was developed to round up Ampino series and to offer great small-format (so called shoebox) preamp.
In all of our devices, we use carefully selected components from reliable manufacturers, with excellent technical characteristics, but what is much more important, even better sound. Ease of use, cute format, short signal paths, robust power supply, separate control cards (digital part) and remote control of all functions are just some of the features of our Ampino preamplifier.
Technical specifications:
Type: Active (solid-state)
RCA outputs: 2
RCA inputs: 4
Dimensions (mm): 150x90x285
Weight (kg): n/a
Price : 950 €
Ecstasy IV - Preamplifire
The active preamplifier Ecstasy IV is a result of a two-year development and a decades-long experience. It emerged from the need for the Ecstasy series to be rounded up and to offer an exceptional sound preamplifier, but for a reasonable price. Like most Dayens devices, the Ecstasy IV preamplifier boasts a clear and discreet design whose attractiveness lies in its simplicity. Simply put, it's a look that does not wear out and remains fresh after a long time.
In all of our devices, we use carefully selected components from reliable manufacturers, with excellent technical characteristics, but what is much more important, even better sound. Ease of use, short signal paths, robust power supply, separate control cards (digital part) and remote control of all functions are just some of the features of our latest Ecstasy IV preamplifier.
As always, we have listened to the suggestions of cooperators and users of our devices and we implemented an option intended primarily for home cinema enthusiasts. Ecstasy IV comes with a HT bypass option so it can be integrated into the high-end surround system.
Technical specifications:
Type:
Active (solid-state)
RCA outputs: 2
RCA inputs: 5
HT Bypass input: 1
Frequency response: D.C. - 200kHz
Dimensions (mm): 460x95x300
Weight (kg): 6,5
Price : 2.700 €