{"product_id":"gatoaudioamp150cu","title":"Gato Audio AMP-150 AE Integrated Amplifier, Custom Colour High Gloss","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio AMP-150 AE is an analog stereo integrated amplifier from Denmark delivering 2× 150 watts at 8 ohms, available in this version in a freely chosen high-gloss custom colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA note on the photos: the orange-finished unit shown is Gato's sample piece illustrating the custom-colour option, not the colour you'll receive. You choose your own shade freely – the housing is finished in high gloss in virtually any colour on request, from discreet grey to something that matches your wall colour. Nothing changes technically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio AMP-150 AE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause you rarely get to choose an amplifier of this calibre by colour – and here you can. Under the paint works exactly the same technology as in the standard finishes: 2× 150 W at 8 Ω, 2× 250 W at 4 Ω, distortion under 0.05% at rated power and more than 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio. The 4 to 16 ohm design keeps it composed with any speaker, and the solid aluminium housing, made in Denmark, gives the paintwork a clean foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn amplifier that's visually tailored to your room and adds nothing of its own to the sound: open, calm, with firm control in the bass. Connection is via a balanced XLR input and four RCA pairs; preamp outputs on XLR and RCA keep the door open for a further power amp or an active subwoofer. Two pairs of gold-plated binding posts are provided for the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the AMP-150 AE suited to – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: this version is worth it when black, white and walnut simply don't work where the amp will stand. If you're in a hurry, a standard colour is the better bet – a custom finish is made to order. And as with every AMP-150 AE: no DAC, no network, no headphone jack. If you want streaming built in, the DIA-250S NPM and DIA-400S NPM are the right address.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-end technology without a colour dictate. The AMP-150 AE performs just as assuredly in every finish, and here it gets to match the room instead of merely standing in it. Tell us which shade you have in mind: HD Zürisee in Wädenswil checks feasibility with Gato, discusses the right speaker combination with you, and handles 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 Custom colour, individual high-gloss finish on request\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\u003eDoes the product photo show the colour I'll get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the orange finish in the photos is Gato's sample piece for the custom-colour option. You choose your own shade freely; the housing is finished in high gloss in virtually any colour on request. Tell us the shade you want or a colour code, and we'll check feasibility with the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the custom-colour version sound different from black, white or walnut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, all four finishes are technically identical. The amplifier circuit, power supply, connections and the 2× 150 W at 8 ohms output stay the same – only the surface of the housing differs. The colour is purely a matter of interior design. The remote control and included accessories are the same too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the AMP-150 AE have streaming, a DAC or a headphone output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, none of those. The AMP-150 AE is a purely analog integrated amplifier with no network module, no D\/A converter and no headphone jack. Digital sources are added via a separate streamer or DAC, headphones via a dedicated headphone amplifier on the preamp output. Everything in one unit is offered by the DIA-250S NPM and the DIA-400S NPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big and how heavy is the amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 32.5 × 10.5 × 43 centimetres (width × height × depth) and weighs 13.8 kilograms. Allow a few extra centimetres at the back for cables and plugs. An open rack shelf is ideal, since the unit gives off noticeable heat even at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the AMP-150 AE in a custom colour at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a custom finish needs coordination: shade, feasibility, timing. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil handle this with the manufacturer, advise you on the right speaker combination, and stay reachable after the purchase. Our technician Mauri delivers and installs at your place on request. Call, write, or use WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour-matched \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, digital sources from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-quellen\"\u003esource selection\u003c\/a\u003e – such as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD player\u003c\/a\u003e – and the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e. 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