This review is of the Roksan Caspian M Series-1 integrated amplifier. I can tell you right off the bat: This integrated amp somehow has managed to be kept quite a secret considering its very musical sound.
What makes the Caspian integrated amplifier so special?
The Caspian Integrated Amplifier, like other products in the range, has received awards and accolades from around the world for its smooth, grippy and powerful sound. A true high-end amplifier without the price tag, it is used as reference in multiple situations.
Why choose the Roksan preamp?
The clean, crisp and detailed presentation delivers every vocal nuance with class-leading skill, and while the wrong partnering equipment can edge the Roksan towards being clinical, with a capable yet refined source you won’t run into problems. Cables are important, too, this preamp working best with Roksan’s own HCD-02A interconnects.
What is a Roksan turntable?
Roksan is a British high-end audio company who became famous for making one of the first turntables to seriously contend with the Linn Sondek table. The name comes from the name of the wife of Alexander the Great, Roxana. Their products are named after cities, places, and people of Persia.
Is the Caspian integrated amp in the class with Wavac?
No, the Caspian integrated is not in the class with the Wavac, but you can enjoy music on it even when it replaces the Wavac in the system. Most of the equipment I get in for review doesn’t even have a remote, so I was blown away by all the features of the Caspian integrated amp.
What do you think about the Caspian AMP?
The only negative, which is really a negative, but a limitation; one has to really crank up the volume to get the Caspian Amp to open up and breath. Kinda like a sports car, it must go fast to really appreciate all the engineering and handling that went into the design.
Where does the name Roksan come from?
The name comes from the name of the wife of Alexander the Great, Roxana. Their products are named after cities, places, and people of Persia. The Caspians were a pre-Iranian people who lived in the area of the Caspian Sea, but for our purpose in this review, Caspian is the top line in the Roksan family of equipment lines.
