This is a review and detailed measurements of the Outlaw 2220 single channel amplifier. It is on kind loan from a member and costs US $399.
The look is simple but elegant in its slim form factor. I like that it is just heavy enough to give you confidence but not so much that you can't lift it.
Nice set of features are provided from balanced XLR input to trigger. A larger toroidal transformer indicates class class AB design (not switching).
Outlaw 2220 Measurements
Let's start with our usual 1 kHz dashboard into 4 ohm:
I like the very low distortion spikes that are around -108 dB or so. Some power supply noise (120 Hz) and general noise lower SINAD down to 85 dB which is still quite competent:
Noise level could be a bit lower at 5 watts but still respectable:
Multitone test shows the very low distortion of the amplifier:
Frequency response is flat which is an improvement over the 2200 model which drooped at 20 kHz:
The word "monoblocks" sets up expectations of high amount of power and the 2220 delivers:
This should be plenty of power for just about any use.
Finally we can examine performance at different frequencies:
Some strange distortion mechanism sets in at highest frequencies but only during a limited power range (hump in green). Fortunately you hardly ever have content at high frequencies at high amplitude so not an audible concern.
Conclusions
Performance of the Outlaw 2220 is solid, solid, solid! What can I say. It delivers what you expect with nary any results that raise an eyebrow sans that high frequency distortion. You have ton of power which should be handy for both stereo music listening and home theater. At $399 it brings great value as well.
I am happy to recommend the Outlaw 2220 monoblock amplifier.
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As always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. are welcome.
Any donations are much appreciated using: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-support-audio-science-review.8150/
The look is simple but elegant in its slim form factor. I like that it is just heavy enough to give you confidence but not so much that you can't lift it.
Nice set of features are provided from balanced XLR input to trigger. A larger toroidal transformer indicates class class AB design (not switching).
Outlaw 2220 Measurements
Let's start with our usual 1 kHz dashboard into 4 ohm:
I like the very low distortion spikes that are around -108 dB or so. Some power supply noise (120 Hz) and general noise lower SINAD down to 85 dB which is still quite competent:
Noise level could be a bit lower at 5 watts but still respectable:
Multitone test shows the very low distortion of the amplifier:
Frequency response is flat which is an improvement over the 2200 model which drooped at 20 kHz:
The word "monoblocks" sets up expectations of high amount of power and the 2220 delivers:
This should be plenty of power for just about any use.
Finally we can examine performance at different frequencies:
Some strange distortion mechanism sets in at highest frequencies but only during a limited power range (hump in green). Fortunately you hardly ever have content at high frequencies at high amplitude so not an audible concern.
Conclusions
Performance of the Outlaw 2220 is solid, solid, solid! What can I say. It delivers what you expect with nary any results that raise an eyebrow sans that high frequency distortion. You have ton of power which should be handy for both stereo music listening and home theater. At $399 it brings great value as well.
I am happy to recommend the Outlaw 2220 monoblock amplifier.
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As always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. are welcome.
Any donations are much appreciated using: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-support-audio-science-review.8150/
