Abbingdon Music Research CD-77: Roy Gregory writes:
"Line this up alongside the vast majority of £10K Audiophile players and it makes them look cheap, in some cases downright shoddy. ... does the sonic whole add up to more than the sum of the parts? In a word – absolutely. ... This impressive players steps straight into the slot next to the .... as the new benchmark for serious high-end performance. ... the sound of this player is engagingly lively, pacey and substantial. ... It’s this ability to rise to meet the qualities in a performance, to match the scale and drama that makes the AMR so special, elevating it into exclusive company indeed. Whether it’s a stretched out, bluesy jazz line, slashing guitar heroics or a beautifully turned orchestral phrase, this player allows the music to deliver, allowing you to relax and enjoy it." Read the whole review here
November 2007 - HiFi Choice (UK) reviews AMR's AM-77 Dual Mono Amplifier, the AM-77 receives the prestigious "Editor's Choice" Award. Jason Kennedy writes about the AM-77:
It handles speed and dynamics without any edginess or glare, to such an extent that one is left in no doubt about the valve factor.
The AM-77 can drive a pair of B&W 802Ds to truly entertaining levels ... The 802D isn't the easiest load - it's impedance drops to 3.5 ohm and it has some nasty phase angles - yet the AM-77 can induce it to deliver some fabulously strong and timely bass lines.
... if there's acoustic space in the signal the AM-77 will be sure to make the most of it. Led Zep's "How The West Was Won" demonstrates this to full effect, with tremendous 'being there' atmosphere ...
October 2007 - HiFi Choice - The Collection Issue (UK) reviews AMR's CD-77 Reference Class Compact Disk Processor Jason Kennedy writes about the CD-77:
The CD-77 is one of the most dynamic and engaging players we have come across regardless of price.
There is just good, plain ... transparency that makes for music that is almost impossible to switch off.
Next to our reference ... the AMR makes the more beguiling sound and ... we'd certainly hang on to it if we could.
Abbingdon Music Research AM-77 review at 6moons.com Srajan Ebaen writes: As the review of their companion CD-77 player proved, the AMR team gives more than lip service to esoteric hifi sensibilities. ... It suggested that the SET ambitions for the integrated amp would be likewise rooted in demonstrability and not mere propaganda.
As the innards show, parts density is high, assembly impressive and copper lining generous.
6moons.com reviews AMR's CD-77 Reference Class Compact Disk Processor
Abbingdon Music Research CD-77 review at 6moons.com Srajan Ebaen writes: Resolution versus so-called musicality. ... The CD-77 lets you straddle that divide or shift your perception relative to it.
... build quality is sans pareil ...
... this could be the current player to beat, especially because the very real benefits of the filterless Kusonoki approach have been wedded to excellent bass weight and improved treble reach.
You get the organic, warm, 'analog' flavors ... as well as superior dynamics and bandwidth linearity ...
Srajan Ebaen of 6moons.com previews AMR's AM-77 Dual Mono Amplifier and CD-77 Compact Disk Processor.
AM-77 - November 2007 HiFi Choice - Editor's Choice Award
Abbingdon Music Research AM-77: "AMR is a company with capability and vision and this shows in the design and performance of the AM-77 - its a thrilling amplifier that brings you the dynamics of valves with the power of transistors in a substantial but well-featured design." CD-77 - 2007 6moons.com Blue Moon Award
