Collection: LAVARDIN

Lavardin is a French manufacturer of purely analogue amplifier electronics that has relied since the 1990s on a single, patented idea: the Memory-Free circuit, which minimises memory effects in transistor circuits and thereby preserves musical detail that gets lost in conventional circuits.

The range is clearly structured: if you're after an all-in-one solution, you'll find it in the integrated amplifiers ISx, ISx Reference, ITx and ITx 20. If you're building a separate chain or already own a preamp, you combine the CX42 preamplifier with one of the power amplifiers – from the compact A80 through the powerful AP150 to the MAP and MAP-20 monoblock power amps. Add to that the CM-R 250, a dedicated power cable for the final fine-tuning of your power supply.

Typical questions when comparing brands: is an integrated amp enough, or does a separate pre/power combination pay off? And how much difference does the Reference version really make? The most honest answer comes from a direct comparison – we advise you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil on which combination suits your speakers, your room and your budget, without selling you more device than you need.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Lavardin amplifiers special?

The patented Memory-Free circuit is designed to minimise memory effects in transistor circuits that would otherwise swallow fine musical detail. The result is a warm, effortless sound character that's closer to a good tube amplifier than to conventional solid-state technology.

Integrated amplifier or separate pre/power combination?

An integrated amplifier such as the ISx or ITx is entirely sufficient for most systems and is the more compact, more affordable solution. A separate combination of the CX42 and a Lavardin power amp pays off above all if you want to upgrade in stages or want maximum channel separation.

Why buy Lavardin at HD Zürisee?

We listen together with you to work out which Lavardin model fits your existing chain, instead of simply recommending the most expensive device. Call us, write via WhatsApp, or drop by at our place in Wädenswil.