CES 2013

Boulder's massive 3060 monoblock

Larry Greenhill  |  Jan 13, 2013

Boulder Amplifiers, Inc., introduced its new Model 3060 Stereo balanced, class-A amplifier ($114,000), a huge, 900Wpc, solid-state amplifier that weighs 450 lbs! Sitting nearby was the company's flagship monoblock, the silver 3060 ($205,000/pair), a class-A 1500W power amplifier shown in my photograph. A large cylindrical tube, containing 4 large mineral-potted toroidal power transformers, runs down the inside middle of the chassis. This is said to dampen any transformer-induced vibration. The mono amplifier uses 120 high-temperature rated bipolar transistors and 48, 160V, high-temperature rated, 4700µuF electrolytic capacitors for energy storage. Large circuit boards slide into frames at the top of the chassis, each board containing hundreds of discrete parts. With a pair of these amplifiers weighing 440 lbs, Boulder does not want this amplifier to require service, and its build quality signifies that.

COMMENTS
rockoqatsi's picture
Submitted by rockoqatsi on January 13, 2013 - 12:19pm

That's one of God's testicles. Dreamy... @_@

MVBC's picture
Submitted by MVBC on January 13, 2013 - 2:54pm

Well at least the built quality is worthy of the asking price...

corrective_unconscious's picture
Submitted by corrective_unco... on January 14, 2013 - 5:33pm

That looks like something you'd send into outer space, except it's too heavy....

And think, that money could go for four Magico equipment racks instead. The consumer choice here is clear...sorry Boulder.

Malcolm02's picture
Submitted by Malcolm02 on January 14, 2013 - 8:22pm

Now all I need is the world's most inefficient speaker ...

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