{"product_id":"lavardin-isx-reference-vollverstaerker","title":"Lavardin ISx Reference Integrated Amplifier France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lavardin ISx Reference is the refined evolution of the ISx – a fully analogue integrated amplifier from France with a reworked power supply and refined Memory-Free circuitry. The power stays the same, the resolution doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ISx Reference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its Reference models, Lavardin doesn't take the usual route of more watts, but of better components and a quieter power supply. For the ISx Reference that means: the same 2×50 watts as the base model, but a power supply and circuit layout that gives the Memory-Free technology more room to breathe. If you already know and like the ISx, you get the same basic character here – just with noticeably more resolution in the quiet passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the ISx, the soundstage feels wider, details stand out more sharply without sounding analytical, and the micro-dynamics – the fine volume fluctuations within a single note – gain resolution. The overall character stays neutral and undramatic: no tube warmth, but no transistor harshness either. Exactly the balance Lavardin has pursued for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ISx Reference for? (and who isn't it for)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor listeners who already like the ISx but want a bit more refinement from their chain without changing the wattage or the format. Plain talk: if you can't or don't want to hear the difference to the ISx in a direct comparison, you're better off saving the extra cost – the base version is already remarkably musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amplifier for customers who know what they want: the same Lavardin philosophy, just with the handbrake released a notch. Not a must-have, but an honest, comprehensible step up – and with the optional red front panel, a small visual statement too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2× 50 W RMS at 8 Ω, max. 2× 104 W at 2 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 4× RCA, gold-plated, input sensitivity 330 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 10 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: 0.005% at full output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 32 W in standby, max. 180 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions: MM phono input, bypass input for AV preamp, remote volume control, red front panel at no extra cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 430 × 80 × 340 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the ISx Reference apart from the standard ISx?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the power – that stays identical at 2× 50 watts – but the power supply and circuit details. The Reference resolves more finely, sounds a touch wider in the soundstage, and feels more mature in the micro-dynamics, while keeping the same neutral basic character as the ISx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ISx Reference also available in red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the red front panel is a free factory option on the Reference model over the standard black finish. Both versions are technically identical, the colour is purely a matter of taste – just let us know your preference when ordering and we'll build it accordingly for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the extra cost over the ISx worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the rest of your chain. On high-resolution speakers in a quiet listening environment, the difference is clearly audible; on simpler chains, less so. The most honest way to judge is a direct comparison at our place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Lavardin ISx Reference at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know the whole ISx range from our own experience and will tell you honestly whether the extra cost of the Reference version is worth it for your system. Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email, and we'll talk about your speakers and your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-resolution \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e suit the ISx Reference just as well as compact \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e; for the power supply it's worth a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/netzkabel\"\u003epower cable\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LAVARDIN","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":53534071947600,"sku":null,"price":3661.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/lavardin-isx-reference-vollverstaerker-frontansicht.jpg?v=1788959076","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/lavardin-isx-reference-vollverstaerker","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}