{"product_id":"gato-audio-amp-150-ae-vollverstaerker-weiss","title":"Gato Audio AMP-150 AE Integrated Amplifier, White High Gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio AMP-150 AE is an analog stereo integrated amplifier made in Denmark that delivers 2× 150 watts at 8 ohms and passes on the signal as unaltered as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite high gloss turns the solid aluminium housing into a bright piece of furniture rather than a dark block on the shelf. There are exactly as many controls as you need – Gato prefers to put the effort where it's noticed afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio AMP-150 AE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it has reserves built in that you rarely use to the full yet never want to be without. 2× 150 W are available at 8 Ω, 2× 250 W at 4 Ω, and the 4 to 16 ohm design means even awkward impedance curves don't make it break a sweat. Distortion under 0.05% at rated power and more than 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio simply mean, in everyday terms: what comes out the back is what the source sent in. The amplifier is designed and built in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour RCA input pairs and a balanced XLR input for your sources, plus preamp outputs on XLR and RCA in case a further power amp or an active subwoofer joins later. Two pairs of gold-plated binding posts allow bi-wiring without fiddling with adapters. Sound-wise: open, calm, with a bass that grips rather than pushes – and a background where simply nothing is going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AMP-150 AE suited to – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: ideal for anyone looking for a pure, powerful analog hub and who deliberately chooses their sources separately. Less suitable if you want streaming, network and D\/A conversion in the same housing – for that, Gato offers the DIA-250S NPM and the DIA-400S NPM. If you're often on headphones, you'll need an extra device, since the AMP-150 AE has no headphone jack. And if you like menus and effects: there's nothing to click here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstatement with muscle. The AMP-150 AE plays neutral, controlled and without a show – and looks as though someone drew it with a very steady hand. Tell us about your room and your speakers: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil can be reached by phone, WhatsApp or email, and Mauri takes care of delivery and installation on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated stereo amplifier (analog)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× 150 W RMS at 8 Ω \/ 2× 250 W RMS at 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB); 2 Hz – 100 kHz (±3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.05% at rated power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 100 dB (A-weighted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27 dB (+10 dB headroom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kΩ (RCA) \/ 40 kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp output impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 Ω (RCA) \/ 200 Ω (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended speaker impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 – 16 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× balanced XLR (Neutrik), 4× RCA stereo – all gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× balanced XLR (Neutrik), 1× RCA stereo – gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pairs of gold-plated binding posts (banana-compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 VAC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e standby \u0026lt; 1 W, idle \u0026lt; 40 W, max. 600 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e White high gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed and built in Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included:\u003c\/strong\u003e amplifier, power cable, Gato Audio RC-4 remote control, CR2032 battery, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the white AMP-150 AE technically different from the black version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, all finishes are technically identical. The difference is purely visual: there's black high gloss, white high gloss and walnut high gloss, plus a custom colour in high gloss on request. So you choose by furniture and room, not by sound. If you're unsure which finish will look better in your living room, send us a photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate streamer or DAC for the AMP-150 AE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, as soon as you want to use digital sources. The AMP-150 AE works purely in the analog domain, with no built-in D\/A converter and no network module. A streamer, a DAC or a CD player with its own converter belongs in front of it. If you'd rather have everything in one housing, take a look at the Gato DIA-250S NPM or DIA-400S NPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AMP-150 AE have a headphone connection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, there's no headphone jack fitted. The amplifier is fully focused on driving speakers. If you regularly enjoy music on headphones, you connect a dedicated headphone amplifier to the preamp output – XLR or RCA are available for that. We'll tell you which model suits your headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does the AMP-150 AE need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 32.5 cm in width, 10.5 cm in height and 43 cm in depth, and weighs 13.8 kilograms. Plan for some extra space at the back for cables and plugs, and give it room to breathe so the heat can escape – it draws under 40 watts at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AMP-150 AE at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't sell amplifiers in isolation, but as part of a chain. Our experienced team in Wädenswil looks at which speakers, sources and cables suit your room, and stays reachable afterwards. Service and installation are handled by Mauri, our own technician. Get in touch by phone, WhatsApp or email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or full-sized \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e for digital sources, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e for the vinyl shelf – and matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e to keep the chain clean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989506814288,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/gato-audio-amp-150-ae-vollverstaerker-weiss-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785896906","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/gato-audio-amp-150-ae-vollverstaerker-weiss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}