Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary 2.0 Integrated Amplifier, Black

The Audio Analogue Maestro Anniversary 2.0 is a fully balanced stereo integrated amplifier that delivers 200 W into 8 Ω without global feedback.

It's the flagship of the Maestro line: 47.5 kilos of satin black aluminium, two dedicated toroidal transformers, six separate circuit boards. A unit you don't rearrange twice a year — if only for your back's sake.

Why the Maestro Anniversary 2.0?

Because there's more here than just extra watts on the spec sheet. The circuit is fully balanced throughout, from the XLR inputs right through to the output stages, and runs without global feedback. Each channel has its own 670 VA toroidal transformer, plus four transistor pairs per channel and 7N-OCC copper internal wiring. The result: 200 W into 8 Ω, 400 W into 4 Ω and 600 W into 2 Ω. Level is set via RR control with relays and precision resistors, selectable across four different scales.

What you hear

Reserves you never fully use — and that's exactly what you hear. The 2.0 sounds equally unfazed at every level because it never gets close to its limit. The 0.2 Ω output impedance keeps even large woofers on a short leash, the roughly 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio lets quiet details stand out, and the bandwidth up to 90 kHz gives plenty of headroom. Orchestras sound big again here, without getting loud.

Who is the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 for?

For large rooms, demanding floorstanding speakers and listeners who want to avoid a pre-/power-amp combination. Straight talk: in a 20-square-metre room with bookshelf speakers, the smaller Maestro Anniversary is the more sensible choice — you'll never hear the extra 50 watts there. Streaming, DAC and phono are missing, as are headphone and preamp outputs. And your furniture really should be able to carry 47.5 kilos.

Our verdict

The flagship of the Maestro family, and one of the few integrated amplifiers where the question of separate components honestly stays open. Whether your setup even calls for this much power, we'll tell you straight — even if the answer is sometimes no. HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp 076 534 22 00 (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Technical data

• Type: analogue stereo integrated amplifier, Class AB, fully balanced circuit, dual mono, no global feedback
• Output power: 200 W into 8 Ω / 400 W into 4 Ω / 600 W into 2 Ω (1% THD+N)
• Volume control: RR – purely analogue via relays and precision resistors, four selectable scales
• Inputs: 3 × RCA (unbalanced), 2 × XLR (balanced); RCA input 3 switchable to direct power-amp mode
• Outputs: one pair of speaker terminals per channel
• Preamp output: not available
• Headphone output: not available
• Input impedance: 47 kΩ
• Maximum input level: 6 Vrms
• Sensitivity (rated power into 8 Ω): 720 mVrms
• Frequency response (−3 dB): up to 90 kHz
• Output impedance: 0.2 Ω (at 2 Ω / 1 kHz)
• Noise level (0 Hz–80 kHz / A-weighted): ≈20 µV / ≈10 µV
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): ≈100 dB
• Power supply: two toroidal transformers at 670 VA each (dual mono)
• Output stage: four transistor pairs per channel
• Construction: six separate circuit boards, 7N-OCC copper internal wiring
• Standby consumption (230 V): 0.5 W
• Finishes: satin black, silver
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 205 × 465 mm
• Weight: 47.5 kg
• Included: integrated amplifier, solid-aluminium remote control, power cable

Frequently asked questions

What does the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 do differently from the Maestro Anniversary?

It's fully balanced and noticeably more powerful: 200 W into 8 Ω instead of 150 W, 600 W into 2 Ω instead of 500 W. It also gets two toroidal transformers at 670 VA each and RR volume control as standard. It weighs 47.5 instead of 31 kg, and is taller but less deep.

What do the four scales of the RR volume control do?

They change how fine the level steps are. Depending on your speakers' efficiency and the source's output level, you choose a coarser or finer scale so the usable control range doesn't run out after a quarter turn. You set this once in the menu and then forget about it.

Can I use the 2.0 as a pure power amp?

Yes. The third RCA input can be switched in the menu to direct power-amp mode, which bypasses the volume control. That's handy if you want to add an external preamp or a surround processor. Note: in this setting, the amplifier no longer attenuates anything.

Does the 2.0 have digital inputs or a headphone output?

No, neither. The Maestro Anniversary 2.0 is a purely analogue design: no digital inputs, no network, no phono stage, no headphone output and no preamp output. Five high-level inputs, two pairs of speaker terminals, that's it. You bring digital sources in via an external DAC — we'll show you which one fits.

Why buy the Maestro Anniversary 2.0 from HD Zürisee?

Because 47.5 kilos of amplifier is a decision you shouldn't make on a screen alone. We'll look with you at whether your room and speakers can actually make use of this power, and we deliver and install on site. Reach us at 044 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.

Goes well with

This much power wants speakers that demand it: browse the floorstanding speakers, pick your sources from All sources, and plan matching cables & connectors right away. The rest of the brand's lineup is in the Audio Analogue collection.