{"product_id":"gatoaudiopwr222bl","title":"Gato Audio PWR-222 Mono Power Amplifier, Gloss Black (Single Unit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gato Audio PWR-222 is an analogue mono power amplifier from Copenhagen – a power amplifier that drives exactly one channel, and gets the full circuit, the full power supply and the whole chassis for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the curved Danish front sits an uncompromisingly built power amplifier with 250 watts into 8 ohms and 450 watts into 4 ohms, a balanced XLR input from Neutrik, a gold-plated RCA input and speaker terminals from WBT. This version comes in deep gloss black. Supplied as a single mono block – for classic stereo you need two of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gato Audio PWR-222?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a true mono power amplifier gives each channel what stereo power amps have to share: its own power supply, its own amplification stage, no crosstalk from the neighbouring channel. The PWR-222 is Gato's answer for anyone who wants to hear their preamp – above all the in-house PRD-3S – on speakers that demand a bit more current. Preamp and power amp share not only the looks but also the 12-volt trigger: preamp on, power amps on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eControl. The PWR-222 cleanly doubles its output from 8 to 4 ohms – a sign of a stable power supply and a low internal resistance that keeps difficult speakers on a short leash instead of going soft under complex loads. Add a noise ratio beyond 115 dB and distortion below 0.003 percent: the amplifier itself stays acoustically out of the way and lets through whatever the preamp dictates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the PWR-222 suited for – and who is it not?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone building a full-fledged pre-\/power-amp chain and wanting to give their speakers genuine mono power – ideal as a pair with the Gato PRD-3S. Plainly put: anyone looking for a compact integrated amp or a one-chassis solution is better served by the AMP-150 or DIA-250S. The PWR-222 is deliberately just a power amplifier – no preamp, no source, no volume control – and needs a front-end unit to drive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need one or two PWR-222?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo, if you listen in stereo – one mono block per channel. That's exactly the point of the design: left and right channel work in completely separate units, each with its own power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PWR-222 is the honest, analogue mono power amp for an upper-tier Gato chain: plenty of current, a clean power supply, refined connections, Danish design. Anyone with a PRD-3S preamp and speakers that want power finds the matching drive here. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you can listen to the combination at leisure on the speakers of your choice – and we'll tell you honestly whether a pair of PWR-222 makes sense for you or whether an integrated amplifier is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data – Gato Audio PWR-222\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue mono power amplifier (1 channel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 W RMS into 8 Ω · 450 W RMS into 4 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (−0.1 dB) · 2 Hz – 100,000 Hz (−3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.003 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio (S\/N):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 115 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 kΩ (RCA and balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 dB\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\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× XLR balanced (Neutrik) · 1× RCA (gold-plated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker output:\u003c\/strong\u003e WBT NextGen binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V standby trigger (on\/off via the preamp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e standby \u0026lt; 1 W · idle 55 W · max. 800 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.5 × 10.5 × 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gato Audio, Copenhagen (Denmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e one mono block (single unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PWR-222 match the PRD-3S preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that's the intended combination: the PRD-3S as a streaming preamp with DAC, a pair of PWR-222 as mono power amplifiers – connected via balanced XLR cables and the shared 12-volt trigger, which automatically switches the power amps on and off with the preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich speakers does the PWR-222 drive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 250 watts into 8 and 450 watts into 4 ohms, plus a recommended load of 4 to 16 ohms, the PWR-222 handles the vast majority of floorstanding and bookshelf speakers – including ones considered current-hungry. Which speakers specifically suit your room and your listening level is best clarified at a listening session.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Gato Audio PWR-222 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a mono power amplifier only makes sense as part of a pairing – and that's exactly the pairing we plan with you. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you listen to the PWR-222 and PRD-3S on your own speakers, get the matching cabling to go with it, and an honest assessment of whether the mono solution really gives you something over an integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a preamp, the Gato Audio PRD-3S plays in the same sonic league and switches the PWR-222 on right along with it via the shared 12V trigger. Add your \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003eFloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e of choice – and for true stereo, two PWR-222 as a mono power amp pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gato Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989508354384,"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-pwr-222-mono-endverstaerker-schwarz-hochglanz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785899288","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/gatoaudiopwr222bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}