Elex MK4
My view on this product
The Elex MK4 stands out for accurate rhythm, clarity and vocal finesse. Every vocal inflection remains intelligible, piano attacks are crisp and instrumental textures unfold precisely. Bass is taut and agile, giving tracks momentum. The soundstage is wide and open, with well-positioned instruments and clear separation between layers. An elegant, lively and coherent presentation attentive to nuances and musical energy alike.
Technical specifications
| Design | Amplificateur intégré stéréo, classe AB |
|---|---|
| Puissance sous 8 / 6 Ω | 2 × 72 W / 2 × 90 W |
| Analogue inputs | 4 entrées ligne RCA et phono MM |
| Digital inputs | Coaxiale et optique |
| Formats numériques | PCM 16 à 24 bits, 32 à 192 kHz |
| Outputs | Loudspeakers, headphones, preamp and recording |
| Réponse en fréquence ligne | 10 Hz (−1 dB) – 65 kHz (−3 dB) |
| Distorsion THD+N | Typiquement 0,005 % à 1 kHz |
| Consommation | 250 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 432 × 82 × 340 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg |
In the press
Best in Class — 10/10
The Elex Mk4 tops its class with a particularly accomplished, lively and musically convincing performance.
Its energy and enthusiasm make listening engaging while avoiding excessive brightness that could cause fatigue over time.
Its tonal balance gives instruments credible presence without artificially emphasising any part of the spectrum.
The digital inputs and phono stage are carefully engineered enough to be genuine musical assets within this amplifier.
The build quality inspires confidence and complements an overall performance earning the magazine’s Best in Class award.
The Elex Mk4 reveals a remarkable amount of musical information, allowing recording details to be followed without losing overall coherence.
Its presentation combines assurance and elegance, with control that lets music express itself naturally and encourages longer listening.
Rhythm is one of its major strengths: tracks progress with precision, enthusiasm and remarkable musical cohesion.
Its agility follows variations in musical playing with liveliness while retaining a clear, readable presentation.
High-quality construction completes this accomplished sonic performance, which the magazine describes as a particularly successful development of the range.
Editor’s Choice
Le réalisme des timbres se montre remarquable : les voix prennent une présence saisissante, tandis que les instruments conservent richesse et naturel.
La restitution reste vive et énergique sans devenir stridente, avec un équilibre particulièrement convaincant dans les associations d’enceintes retenues pour le test.
Les départs, les silences et les reprises sont suivis avec assurance, laissant les morceaux délicats respirer sans jamais ralentir leur progression musicale.
L’étage phono dépasse largement le rôle d’une simple commodité : il conjugue une belle assise dans le grave et une rapidité toujours préservée.
La construction superbe et la qualité de la finition renforcent un rapport qualité-prix exceptionnel, au point de concurrencer des amplificateurs sensiblement plus coûteux.
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