Integrated Amp Reviews

Roksan Kandy K2 BT integrated amplifier Specifications

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Integrated amplifier with phono stage and Bluetooth/aptX input. Analog inputs: 1 line level, 1 moving-magnet phono, 1 BT, 1 Bypass. Audio outputs: 1 Speaker L & R, 1 Preamplifier, 1 Headphones. Power output: 140W into 8 ohms (21.5dBW), >250W into 4 ohms (>21dBW). Input sensitivity: 510mV. Damping factor: >110 (8 ohms). Voltage gain: 5.7dB (preamplifier), 31.6dB (power amplifier), 37.3dB overall (pre & power). Power requirements: 100–120V, 50/60Hz; 220–240V, 50/60Hz.
Dimensions: 16.8" (432mm) W by 3.5" (90mm) H by 14.8" (380mm) D. Weight: 30.8 lbs (14kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 19046.
Price: $1900. Approximate number of dealers: undisclosed.
Manufacturer: Roksan Audio Limited, Jubilee Close, Townsend Lane, London NW9 8TR, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)20-8900-6801. Fax: (44) (0)20-8205-2644. Web: www.roksan.co.uk. US distributor: Rutherford Audio, 12649 E. Caley Avenue, #116, Centennial, CO 80111. Tel: (303) 845-0773. Web: www.rutherfordaudio.com.

COMPANY INFO
Roksan Audio Limited
US distributor: Rutherford Audio
12649 E. Caley Avenue, #116
Centennial, CO 80111
(303) 845-0773
www.rutherfordaudio.com
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COMMENTS
ccfk's picture
Submitted by ccfk on November 8, 2014 - 4:52am

Congratulations. You've found someone even worse than Corey Greenberg. This review is a trainwreck.

John Atkinson's picture
Submitted by John Atkinson on November 8, 2014 - 6:23am
Quote:
Congratulations. You've found someone even worse than Corey Greenberg.

As Corey Greenberg was one of the most talented writers we have published, I will take your comment as a compliment to Herb Reichert. :-)

John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile

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Submitted by SpinMark3313 on November 8, 2014 - 12:26pm

I don't read all the equipment reviews in Stereophile. When I do, it's for one of three reasons:

1) I'm in the market for that particular category of gear
2) I like the reviewer's taste in music and am on the lookout for new suggestions from the music referenced in the evaluation
3) I really enjoy the engaging writing, regardless of topic(s)

Herb, in his short Stereophile tenure, is firmly in the 3rd category for me and I look forward to hearing more from him. Our beloved hobby is so much more than just a hobby… it is an integral part of life and writers capturing that reality are rare. Herb clearly gets it.

Good hire.

volvic's picture
Submitted by volvic on November 8, 2014 - 7:21pm

I enjoyed this review and Reichert's writing style, look forward to more.

Jeff Curry's picture
Submitted by Jeff Curry on November 17, 2014 - 1:30pm

I'm also in the yay camp. I also enjoyed this review and appreciate Reichert's writing style. I'm a proud owner of a Roksan Kandy KA-1 integrated and look forward to seeing more Roksan reviews in the future. Thank you!

corrective_unconscious's picture
Submitted by corrective_unco... on November 9, 2014 - 9:41pm

Mentions of Corey Greenberg are now the audiophile version of Godwin's Law.

GeeVee's picture
Submitted by GeeVee on November 15, 2014 - 12:15pm

I'm glad to see Herb Reichert as one of your new reviewers. I've followed his audio viewpoint since first reading his articles in Sound Practices many years ago.

He seems to like the Rogue Sphinx amp, and if I read between the lines, he seems to have traded his famous 47 Labs chip amp for a classic Thorens TT.

Does that mean that he prefers the Rogue Sphinx to the chip amp, which he once thought so highly of?

Jeff Curry's picture
Submitted by Jeff Curry on January 16, 2015 - 10:38am

Would Herb Reichert consider comparing the original Roksan K2 to the new K2 BT? I'm very interested in knowing the sonic differences from his point of view as no one to date has compared these two amps before.

corrective_unconscious's picture
Submitted by corrective_unco... on February 11, 2015 - 12:41pm

A worthwhile reply to a published letter about S'phile's measurements on the Kandy KT BT in the Feb. 2015 issue. The reply gives a nice rundown of different emphases found in their measurements of the same component versus S'phile's, with a conclusion that discussions of measurements should not overwhelm the publication.

Hi-Fi World found much the same results, with one exception concerning a roll-off at 15k, if I have that right. They apparently would have considered that (S'phile measurement?) result indicative of a sample defect.

Jeff Curry's picture
Submitted by Jeff Curry on April 10, 2015 - 11:22am

Hello,

I want to share some good news for those interested in purchasing a Roksan K2, K2 BT or K2 amplifier as Roksan recently reduced their prices on all of these models. "Now, with the birth of the K3 series, Roksan are re-aligning the K2 range to appeal to a wider pool of hi-fi enthusiasts than ever before."

korisnik777's picture
Submitted by korisnik777 on June 9, 2015 - 3:10am

Hi,

I just bought the Roksan Kandy K2 BT and so far I'm really satisfied, but I got (hopefully not) an issue when streaming over bluetooh, and I'm wondering if anybody has the same issue.

1. Connect a device via BT (mobile phone or laptop)
2. Start playing a song
3. Pause the song
4. Turn the volume knob to 60-80%
5. Do you hear a high pitchec hissing sound from the speakers?

Much appreciated for the help

Cheers,
Ivan

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