Tonewinner AD-60 Stereo Amplifier

Tonewinner AD-60 Integrated Power Amplifier

The Tonewinner AD-60 is a versatile integrated power amplifier, offering 2 x 80W of power at 4Ω with low distortion and fast response, thanks to its Class AB design. Its extensive range of connectivity options allows it to seamlessly integrate into a variety of setups, whether for home cinema via the HDMI/ARC socket or for wireless control using Bluetooth 5.0.

Key Features

Powerful Toroidal Transformer

The Tonewinner AD-60 is equipped with an ultra-large toroidal transformer capable of delivering up to 100W, ensuring a clean, consistent electrical signal ideal for high-fidelity (Hi-Fi) use. Paired with high-performance capacitors, it provides stable, noise-free power.

80W Output at 4Ω

In its amplification stage, the AD-60 delivers 2 x 80W at 4Ω and 2 x 50W at 8Ω, providing transparent, high-quality sound. The volume control, along with coupling and filtering capacitors, ensures minimal signal distortion, with a total harmonic distortion (THD) of just 0.025%. The amplifier's wide frequency response ranges from 20Hz to 100kHz, ensuring clear, detailed audio reproduction across the spectrum.

Extensive Connectivity

The AD-60 offers flexible connectivity options, making it suitable for various devices and setups. It features an analog RCA input and multiple digital inputs, including TF card, USB-C (for PC connection), USB-A, Toslink optical, coaxial, and HDMI/ARC. Additionally, its Bluetooth 5.0 capability allows wireless streaming, and it is compatible with both Android and iOS devices through a dedicated app.

Specifications

Product Type: Integrated Amplifier
Amplification Type: Class AB
Number of Channels: Stereo (2)

Inputs:

1x USB-A
1x USB-C
1x TF Card Slot
1x HDMI ARC
1x Optical Toslink
1x Coaxial
1x Stereo RCA
1x Bluetooth 5.0

Outputs:

1x Stereo Speaker Terminal
1x 3.5mm Jack Headphone Output
1x Subwoofer Output

Output Power:

80W @ 4Ω
50W @ 8Ω

Performance Metrics:

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): ≤ 0.025% @1kHz
Input Impedance: 20kΩ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 100dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 100kHz (+1/-3dB)
Gain: 23.9dB
Supported Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, AAC

General:

Supply Voltage: 115V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz
Dimensions: 300 x 335 x 83mm
Net Weight: Approx. 12.1 lbs
Colour: Silver

Package Includes:

1x Tonewinner AD-60
1x Remote Control (CR2016 battery not included)
1x Power Cable
1x Optical Fiber Cable

WHAT A SURPRISE!

This amp. was sent to me as interim substitute for my order of a Nad 316 Bee v2 by Amir as a courtesy while I had to wait because of supply problems. Very gracious I must say.
Tonewinner who are they? Well 2 weeks later after auditioning and researching the product and the company I certainly happily know.
Tonewinner has been around 30 years involved in production assistance at thier facilities in China coordinating with such companies as AdvanceParis, Trutone and Emotiva. The first of which , with the assistance of Tonewinner, produces expensive audiophile grade equipment.
Tonewinner decided with thier expertise to enter the market themselves.Thank god!
Being hesitant about the amp.I proceeded to use this amp. Using QAcoustic 3020i speakers which have a warm neutral very accurate voice I proceeded to put the amp thru its paces. Boy was I impressed .
The amp was said to be designed with clear ,accurate and musical presentation in mind. It did not disappoint.
Powered by a very large toroidal high output custom transformer with s’more than sufficient 15000 uf power filter capacitor to provide excellent low frequency punch and control thru high grade Toshiba audiophile grade transistors this amp has a firm grip of control of its under rated 50 clear watts per channel.
I proceeded to test the quality of the internal dac ,the AD 1955 which gives a warm musical and clear analogue presentation that I was very impressed with. So much so that comparing music sources using my cd unit with Cirrus Logic cs43131 master series and my Auris Blume Hifi pro Bluetooth connection dac the Ess sabre es9028 which was supposed to provide a superior result the implementation of the internal dac provided a much stronger clearer and musical result.
Handling the output the Opa 1678 IDR dual layer op amps were precise powerful and clear in analog in the presentation , so much so that my Qacoustics at times seemed to disappear behind a wonderful stage of stereo imageing I had never experienced not even with some previously used Rotel separates I have owned. This amp is for real my friends. It turns Bluetooth streaming through its ATS 2835 5.3 chip from he sources into comparable cd quality. I found myself listening to net radio happily. Direct pc usbc connection to internet music providers in uhd is amazing .
The amps control over bass is precise and powerful. It’s the same in it’s strong and graceful handling of the high registers and very clean and articulate midrange
In the market right now you will have to compare this amp ,with its various digital inputs combined with Bluetooth connectivity and analog input, to amps such as Music Hall, Advance Paris , Audiolab and Arcam to get this quality and such great sound and we are talking many dollars more.
This Tonewinner Ad60 is a hidden gem at an incredible price point for an audiophile grade piece of equipment.
Subsequently forget the Nad or the Marantz or the Yamaha or the Denon.
This is the new player in the market.
5 STARS TONEWINNER, 6 STARS AMIR AND SUMMIT.
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