Class A Sugden A21 Signature Review

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A British Audiophile

A British Audiophile

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@gianpaologliori3604
@gianpaologliori3604 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Sugden A21SE (bigger version of this one) for about 15 years and it has been excellent. I had to get it repaired last year but I sent it back to the factory and they did the work quickly and for a reasonable price. It’s nice to own something that can be repaired rather than disposed of - a real long term ownership proposition.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
That is great Gian. It is a very serviceable design. Thank you sharing your experiences 😊👍
@hamidrezahabibi8111
@hamidrezahabibi8111 3 жыл бұрын
I have the SUGDEN A21SE Signature Graphite. It sounds fantastic and it’s definitely an audiophile integrated amplifier that will last forever without putting holes 🕳 🕳 in one’s pockets. Made in The UK 🇬🇧👍👑✨💎🌞
@jasonme3557
@jasonme3557 Жыл бұрын
you cant argue with that. Must be a fantastic company.
@0x21co
@0x21co Жыл бұрын
i habe a question and i hope to learn from your experience. i currently have a hegel h199. since half a year i am thinking about purchasing the sugden A21SE. i do not need an all in one solution because i am using an external dac and turntable. do you think sound wise there is a big difference between h190 and the sugden? is it worth the change or should i perhaps more concentrate perhaps on changing to a step up in turntable cartridge? if the change to the sugden is only minor, it is probably not worth the investment but i have no chance of direct comparison. thx for your thoughts on this
@gianpaologliori3604
@gianpaologliori3604 Жыл бұрын
@@0x21co I have never heard a Hegel amp so can't really make a meaningful comparison. The Sugden is very good but bear in mind it is Class A so has high energy consumption, gets quite hot and can produce some transformer hum. I really like the sound and the fact it can be repaired easily but sometimes feel tempted by a more modern design with fewer quirks and less power consumption - like a Hegel for example!
@aussie8114
@aussie8114 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s give a shout out to Melanie 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I agree 👏👏👏👏
@Hector_Malot
@Hector_Malot 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing can replace the musicality of Class A. Once you've tasted it, it's hard to go back. Sugden is a pioneer, it is one of the few manufacturers to offer real pure Class A quality, with incomparable sound, at an affordable price, when others tell you that only the first watts are in Class A. Listen to a Sugden is adopting it, for life.
@fcber1891
@fcber1891 2 жыл бұрын
I have at the moment a denon pma 900v it's also a class a amplifier. Next step is a sugden.
@tone-369
@tone-369 2 жыл бұрын
@@fcber1891 Denon is not a real class A - is a A/B design
@alphaniner3770
@alphaniner3770 3 жыл бұрын
Reviews of small and relatively unknown manufacturers are very welcome! Thanks
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
It certainly is. Thank you for watching 😊
@kevinriggs5876
@kevinriggs5876 3 жыл бұрын
As a university lecturer who has had to get to grips with online delivery, I really appreciate how clear and informative your videos are and how much preparation must have gone into them. Good work!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin. That is high praise indeed and very much appreciated 😊👍👍
@looopy2u
@looopy2u 3 жыл бұрын
Class A electric heaters have always been my favorite way to keep warm in the winter ❄️❄️
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I can see the appeal 😉
@fletchermunson6225
@fletchermunson6225 3 жыл бұрын
Try some KT88 tubes. (:^)
@michaeldoran6652
@michaeldoran6652 6 ай бұрын
Great review. Balanced, intelligent and practical advice about balancing amp strengths and weakness with speakers .
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 6 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly 😊👍
@joofholland
@joofholland 3 жыл бұрын
I can only confirm that Sugden is extremely well built and lasts forever!! I still have an A28 Mk2 that I bought in 1989 with Rogers LS3/5A speakers and it is still as good as 32 years ago! It is only 20 Watts class A, but blows you away. Great stuff
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
What a lovely system. Thank you Jaap 😊👍
@HenrikScheel_
@HenrikScheel_ 9 ай бұрын
I ended my audiophile journey with Sugden, they stuck with me now for 8 yrs. Love the warm sound of class A. Have the LA4 and SPA4 still current models!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 9 ай бұрын
Great 👍
@jozsefhorvath8861
@jozsefhorvath8861 2 жыл бұрын
Sugden A21 Signature + Dynaudio Sp40 wonderful sound!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you József 😊👍
@Kobryner1
@Kobryner1 3 жыл бұрын
Since 3 years' time I enjoy listening to my stereo set based upon Sugden A21 Signature. And I am convinced that it will stay with me for good.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Janusz 😊
@vjekoslavkovacic6911
@vjekoslavkovacic6911 2 жыл бұрын
What about electricity bills? 'A' class use more current than AB class. Is that shows on your electricity bills?
@Kobryner1
@Kobryner1 2 жыл бұрын
@@vjekoslavkovacic6911 , listening ca 2-3h per day I can still afford to pay electricity bills.
@yyams
@yyams 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear a small UK based company going strong. Sounds like a great place to work, the satisfaction of seeing a job through to completion and being able to see what you've spent all your time on... Even in farming it's satisfying to see a field ploughed/mown/topped/etc, looking back at it as you close the gate, thinking "yep, a job well done there".
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. I wonder if Melanie Caruso will ever see the video and see the comments with people admiring her handy work?
@RockCity1111
@RockCity1111 3 жыл бұрын
The British audiophile is such a class act. I really enjoy the information you give and doesn't sound scripted either like some other chans. Happy new year !!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. It isn’t scripted. I just make some listening and design notes so that I don’t leave anything important out. I appreciate you watching and your support. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@MrJason9142002
@MrJason9142002 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a bloody fine chap. He isn’t farting about like some of these bloakes. Right then, on with review.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrJason9142002 thank you buddy 😊👍👍
@paulwg2112
@paulwg2112 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yes! 2021. The year Taran doesn’t hold back.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul. Happy new year 🥳👍
@Simon_Hawkshaw
@Simon_Hawkshaw 2 жыл бұрын
Yet an another amazingly accurate and technical review. Thank you for your A and AB description. Thank you as well for your time and effort sharing this info.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon. Much appreciated 😊👍
@martinmullen71
@martinmullen71 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t need a new amplifier, but if I did I would not hesitate at buying the Sugden, I absolutely love the idea that is built in Britain and you get a name tag of the person that put it together, how fantastic is that !!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 жыл бұрын
I agree 👍
@thisisnev
@thisisnev 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year, Tarun! Good to know that Sugden are still independent and building to a standard rather than a price point.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. This is an amp that does feel like something special. Also the way it has been designed, it can be serviced for decades to come. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@donaldanderson6604
@donaldanderson6604 3 жыл бұрын
So good to hear Sugden getting attention. I've had an A21a for a couple of years and it's a beautiful piece of kit. I rarely need to set the volume above ten o'clock and it sounds great. I got hold of the matching CD player, which they no longer produce and it is a wonderful combination.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Donald 😊👍
@tillaard61
@tillaard61 Жыл бұрын
Hello Tarun, this review is one of the reasons I bought the Sugden A21SE recently. And it brings me everything I hoped it would. After owned four or five previous amplifiers I can say: this is my last one. The balance and soothing while listening Magnus Ringblom Quartet - The Gotland Session is breathtaking. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Best regards, Jos
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
That is great Jos. Thank you for letting me know 😊👍
@francescosacca1883
@francescosacca1883 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting review, I am a happy owner of a Sudden A21 Signature and can confirm that the sound is excellent and that 23W are more than needed. To confirm this, I never cranked the volume over 12h or 1h at the max. I am pairing it with a pair of ProACs SM100 and they sound amazing with the Sugden. Very firm and muscular bass, lively midrange and refined highs. I also use the built-in phono stage and can confirm it plays well with a Rega P3 with an Ortofon 2M black. Probably not as well as with a separate pre-phono, but still very silent and detailed. I have been using the A21 for one year and would never exchange it for a similar priced amp! Limited power and heat are not a problem at all! Only one comment on the limitations of the amp.... the power is 23w at 8 ohm, but goes down to 15w at 4 ohms. For this reason, I would recommend careful pairing with speakers that are either 8 ohms rated or that do not drop lower than 4 ohms.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Francesco 😊
@terryjefferylee6314
@terryjefferylee6314 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent review. I can honestly say Taran, I find your descriptions genuinely relatable, not the usual hiperbole of most reviews. Keep up the good work, Terry from Oz.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry. I really appreciate your support 😊👍👍
@markdalton6134
@markdalton6134 3 жыл бұрын
I still have my Sugden A48 Mk 2 bought in 1981. It's still a wonderful sounding amp and it's still going strong.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing Mark 😊
@jamesdwright
@jamesdwright 3 жыл бұрын
I had the A21 SE for a while. Beautiful smooth sounding amp. Quality British Hifi.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to review more of their products. Thank you for watching and sharing James 😊👍
@mcm934ify
@mcm934ify 2 жыл бұрын
Now what amp do you have please? There is something better, like soundstage, instruments tonality....!?
@labalo5
@labalo5 3 жыл бұрын
What a great breakdown on a review! I agree a class A amp sounds romantic and when when played at relaxing listening levels, it is hard-to-beat. The Hegels seems to have ventured into a different kind of audience and it’s working out really well for them.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with every word of that Lowell. I am listening to my Hegel at low volumes and wishing I hadn’t boxed up the Sugden to send back. Thank you for watching and your kind words of support 😊👍
@MrJason9142002
@MrJason9142002 3 жыл бұрын
People say things about Yamaha but I bought their cheapest 2 channel and I love it. It was my first amp. And I bought two more amps. The Arcam is not the same. The sound difference is dramatic. I’m new to audio. Trial and error is my new path.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
That is great. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@edholmwood
@edholmwood 3 жыл бұрын
As usual a very excellent illustration of a technical issue. You do a great job and each video is a little better than the previous one. Thank you and happy New Year.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you eholmwood. I am still very much a work in progress. I hope they are improving. Thank you for noticing and your continued support my friend 😊👍
@davidchalk5413
@davidchalk5413 3 жыл бұрын
I am really glad that you did this particular review and comparison. One of my all-time favourite listening experiences was a CAL Alpha DAC feeding an early vintage Sugden A21a, playing into a pair of Meadowlark Audio Kestrels. The only reason that I did not buy the amp then is that I felt that it was lacking a little oomph in the bass. Now, about 20 years later, I regret the decision - and own a Hegel H80. And now I want to find one of those A21a's and play it side-by-side with the Hegel. Cheers from Montreal.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you David. I really enjoyed reading about your experiences. Thank you for sharing 😊👍
@neilgelowitz4737
@neilgelowitz4737 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your reviews Tarun. As a Canadian Hegel dealer, I can tell you that much of the criticism you have of the H160 was resolved with the H190. It's a considerable improvement. We're also an Acoustic Energy dealer and thanks for your insightful review of the AE1. Keep up the good work.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Neil. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to share that 😊👍
@mohammedalomari1998
@mohammedalomari1998 6 ай бұрын
Which exactly criticism you mean ? The lack of warmth Thanks
@amok281
@amok281 Жыл бұрын
I'm very familiar with class A, having owned a Sugden A21 I bought in 1972 (£56), great amplifier. I'm fully aware of the difference between class A, class B and class AB - I think your explanation with the ball was a superb way of giving people an idea of the main difference.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Amok. Much appreciated 😊👍
@mookie2637
@mookie2637 Жыл бұрын
In my head, single ended operation (which is where the ball metaphor comes in) isn't the same thing as Class A operation (which is what generates the heat; because the output devices are "always on", rather than switching in and out as they detect current). Perhaps I'm wrong, but Arun's explanation seems to confuse the two.
@jonathansturm4163
@jonathansturm4163 3 жыл бұрын
Now that brought back some memories from the very early 1970s when I was first learning about hi-fi! A friend purchased a Sugden A21 when the trend was to higher power amps such as Phase Linear and Crown. For me it was a revelation and have always pursued the _quality_ of sound ever since rather than volume. I’m also a fan of near field listening at sensible SPLs. Thanks again Tarun from the bottom of the planet :-)
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I used to lust after the A21 as a college student in the 90s. It was way out of my league. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@David-mi3il
@David-mi3il 3 жыл бұрын
An independent, local audio company getting some deserved recognition
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
It is nice to shine some light on the small guys. Thank you for watching and commenting David 😊👍
@jeremylynnchagaspereira3926
@jeremylynnchagaspereira3926 3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I agree with David. We're missing out on so many quality products that offer value for money because you're not paying to offset huge marketing expenses. I had no idea of this company until your video, Tarun. Look forward to more such reviews of lesser known but quality products.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
@@jeremylynnchagaspereira3926 I would love to do more of these reviews as long as small companies are prepared to send products to me. A lot of them seem rather shy when it comes to having their equipment reviewed on KZbin.
@matthewgeorge2530
@matthewgeorge2530 3 жыл бұрын
ho finally someone reviwing sugden !!! thankyou
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Matthew 😊👍
@avro66
@avro66 3 жыл бұрын
Have used sugden class A amps over the last thirty years on and off amongst other UK class A amps, excellent brand and equipment highly recommended.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Paul 😊
@paulinboston
@paulinboston Жыл бұрын
Late to the party, but I got here. You are getting more popular, it is time to convert to American when you do your reviews. Thank You, Good Review, Paul
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That would require a change of branding 😂
@robmoores6078
@robmoores6078 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I think the some of the last points were some of the most pertinent. Matched correctly with sympathetic speakers these amplifiers are truly legacy products. Very few manufacturers can claim the history Sugden have. The fact they are all handmade in the UK I think makes them something of a bargain. Whilst the Hegel may be designed in Norway the amps are made in China with all the cost savings that provides.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Rob. Hegel and Sugden are too brands that couldn’t be further apart in their approach to building an amplifier. Both sound great but for long term satisfaction, the Sugden is hard to beat 😊👍
@sean_heisler
@sean_heisler 3 жыл бұрын
Another great review, thanks! I’ve always been fond of this amp for years and hope to hear it one day.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sean 😊👍
@christopherfox735
@christopherfox735 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. As a Sugden owner (A48B) which is over 25yrs old, I can vouch for their quality, reliability & musicality. If you get a chance try and review their AV50 amplifier, I’ve not listened to it myself but from what I’ve read this has more power than A21 Signature. Sugden also provide a service for any amplifier and can repair most amplifiers from the 1960’s onwards. So if you want to give your Sugden some TLC, fill out the form on their website and send it to them once they’ve got in touch. You can also have your Sugden products in a range of colours, just decide which finish before purchase. Sugden, a great Yorkshire company.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Christopher. I appreciate your kind words of support 😊👍
@vicentemonsalve5884
@vicentemonsalve5884 3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic review where you have a clear idea of how the reviewed item should sound
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Vicente 😊👍
@danielgeiger7739
@danielgeiger7739 Жыл бұрын
Finally I got the push-pull vs. full class A topology with your ball explanation. Thanks. And I actually own a Pass XA25!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@bshah4831
@bshah4831 3 жыл бұрын
The Sugden was on my list but I couldn't find much information on it. So your review will be very helpfully for others in the market for a better amp. Great to see you are now over 25k subs.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. I hope you liked the review 😊👍
@garethwilliams976
@garethwilliams976 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a fair and honest review. I have been a fan of Sugden since they were at Cleckheaton and I went with a friend to discuss buying one and was shown round by the great Jim. I have an ancient A21a and an equally old Audition Amp which have given no trouble for 30+ years. I find that they match well with my Naim Allae speakers whose fairly high efficiency and rather cool analytical sound match the amp well - probably with Naim amplification they might not please everyone. I would suggest that if buying the Sugden you would pay much attention to speaker efficiency so as to get the full benefit of the lowish power- even better get a pair of Masterclass power amps and a control (a lottery win might help).
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gareth. That is excellent advice. I really enjoyed learning about your experiences. Thank you for watching and your support 😊👍
@rogerfalk5944
@rogerfalk5944 3 жыл бұрын
I own this amp and mainly listen to rock and I can't believe how loud a 23 watt amp can be. I have it matched with 99db Tekton Lore Floorstanders. The pair is a match made in heaven.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Roger 😊👍
@calelsuper2725
@calelsuper2725 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes , wilkinsons Hi fi. I've been a customer of theirs for years now . I remember when they got these sugden amps in . Ive not heard them but look very nice and well built . Good review as always 👍
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Calel 😊👍
@ridirefain6606
@ridirefain6606 3 жыл бұрын
Good Job on the review. Being from the middle of nowhere in the States. I never heard of Sugden but you gave such wonderful detail on the its pros and cons, it is on my bucket list to audition one. Be well.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ridire. I appreciate you watching and your kind words of support 😊👍
@Anand.Asrani
@Anand.Asrani 3 жыл бұрын
As always another fine review/comparison Tarun ,within few minutes I understand both these amplifiers so well & the importance of equipment pairing ....
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anand 😊👍
@Rickzolla
@Rickzolla 3 жыл бұрын
All the best of 2021 to you and yours Tarun. It's nice to see the manufacturers and distributors starting to give you the recognition you deserve. It looks like 2021 will be a busy year for A British Audiophile. I recently picked up a pair of Schiit Aegir class A monoblocks. A small American company with another variation of class A design, attempting to maximize the benefits and minimize the shortcomings of class A. I'm using the Aegirs with a pair of Tannoy floorstanders, and I must say that they sound glorious in the midrange. See you soon mate.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard. Happy new year to you and your loved ones too. I am planning to reach out to Schiit this year. Glad to hear your are enjoying your Aegirs 🥳👍
@guygrundy6647
@guygrundy6647 3 жыл бұрын
Had a legendary A48 for many years...wonderful sound.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing Guy 😊👍
@RobWhittlestone
@RobWhittlestone 3 жыл бұрын
Tarun, EXCELLENT inspired illustration of crossover distortion with the ball! Nice description too of the sound when combined with different speakers. If people haven't had the opportunity to compare like you did here, I think often it's hard to imagine what these effects can be. I appreciate your reviewing a Sugden: they've been making desirable amplifiers for as long as I've been into hifi (50 years). All the best for 2021, Rob
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob. I tried to keep the Class A Vs AB explanation as simple as I could. It was also useful to have my Hegel H160 to compare. Once again, thank you for your kind words of support 😊👍👍
@isopdt
@isopdt 3 жыл бұрын
A great review. I forgot about Sugden. anyone got one of the headphone amps. back in the day there were superb and probably still are.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted one when I was in college. It was way out of my league back then 😉
@gaza4543
@gaza4543 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my a21sig for a few years now. Best amp I’ve owned. Yes as you said not the loudest but with right speakers you can rock out the same as the Hegel. I pair mine with some klipsch heresy 3s and easily get 95db out of them. Paired the class A output of the chord qutest magical sound tbh certainly be here for a very long time.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine that being a great combination. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences my friend 😊👍
@Avalon_sunset991
@Avalon_sunset991 5 ай бұрын
One of the very few KZbin reviewers that I trust. This is an excellent review Tarun
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 5 ай бұрын
Thank you. That is greatly appreciated 😊👍
@panagiotisargyropoulos2217
@panagiotisargyropoulos2217 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Taran and a Happy New Year. I am a Sugden believer. Years back I tested the PMC GB1i with the Masterclass IA4 and it was the best much ever.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too Panagiotis. PMC used Sugden amps for years to demo their gear. I wish I still has the Twenty5.21i here to try with the A21 Signature. 😉👍
@matldn2697
@matldn2697 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Sugden from the late 1980s, class A design. Still sounds pretty good.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Mat 😊
@reinhartfrais8549
@reinhartfrais8549 3 жыл бұрын
What a start to the new year, than you THARUN.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Reinhart. It is good to be back. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@reinhartfrais8549
@reinhartfrais8549 3 жыл бұрын
All the best for the new year.
@mrmeaner3917
@mrmeaner3917 3 жыл бұрын
Good review Tarun, I’ve only had my Sugden A21se for a week and I love it, it’s tied to a pair of KEF R3’s and the results are very musical.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
I can see how that combination would work very well. Thank you for watching 😊👍
@mrmeaner3917
@mrmeaner3917 3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 it’s decent, I actually ran it by you just before Xmas.
@buttonman1831
@buttonman1831 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I like the way you explain the differences.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hung. Much appreciated 😊👍👍
@tonywillans7556
@tonywillans7556 3 жыл бұрын
VG review once again. I've long admired the look of the Sugden gear and I've had a Plinius class A power amp putting out 125watts, which got hot enough to fry an egg. It was also a beast weighing 38kg! Now all gone replaced with a Leben valve integrated pumping out a massive 15watts! Plenty for my close listening (3m) and small room.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony. I hope to get some valve amps in soon 😊👍
@dougg1075
@dougg1075 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thought I would never see a KZbin Sugden review. I’ve been interested in Sugden for years .
@gaza4543
@gaza4543 3 жыл бұрын
They generally don’t let there stuff out for review. They don’t need it reviewed
@williamh5780
@williamh5780 3 жыл бұрын
@@gaza4543 is that just because they've got such a good reputation?
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doug. Sugden are a small business with a excellent reputation within the industry and a loyal following amongst it’s customers. They don’t really need to advertise or send products out to review as they don’t plan to sell loads of them. I was very pleased when they seemed to like what I was doing with my channel and agreed to organise an amplifier for me to review. It is fair to say, the reputation is deserved 😊👍
@hugobloemers4425
@hugobloemers4425 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year. That is a nice review, not only how it sounds but also how it is to live with it. And I agree, these Sugden amplifiers are beautifully build by the look of it on the internals. If I owned one, I would almost fancy a plexiglass cover on it.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you Hugo. Thank you for watching and your support 😊👍
@tonyhodgkinson4586
@tonyhodgkinson4586 3 жыл бұрын
Loving your reviews, calm and informative.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony 😊👍
@williamsiu6291
@williamsiu6291 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year!! Superb! Superb review and a huge thank you for giving Sugden e credit and justice they deserve!! Back in the days it (A21a) was one of the best sounding amp at that price point, would certainly have bought one if I didn’t own power/current hungry Dynaudio Contour 1.3mk2, and couldn’t afford their beefier masterclass.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you William. It is a very nice amplifier. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@marcus1970
@marcus1970 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Tarun and all... Sugden with ProAc... Long been a combination I've appreciated.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
The U.K Sugden distributor is also a dealer and he has many customers that have been delighted with their Sugden amp with ProAc speakers. I enjoyed it with my 1SCs. Thank you for watching and sharing. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@pierangelobolis440
@pierangelobolis440 3 жыл бұрын
Tarun, you have the deep knowledge and skill to explain very well the complexity of the technology involved in HiFi equipments related to the listening experience. Many thanks again and have an Happy New Year.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@AudioFlat
@AudioFlat 3 жыл бұрын
I have been rather late in catching this report but I must say it is excellent. You describe the differences very well (in that it parallels my own experience ;)).
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. Much appreciated 😊👍
@michaelmonaghan8026
@michaelmonaghan8026 3 жыл бұрын
A great insightful review Taran........ Good to hear such a knowledgeable reviewer.... No B S..... Enjoyed it immensely.... Cheers and look forward to another video.....
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael. I appreciate you watching and your kind words of support 😊👍
@gmang9397
@gmang9397 3 жыл бұрын
Sitting in my car waiting for my wife, never been this glad that she's taking her time. Really enjoyed your review. Oh, yes there is no perfect hifi component otherwise no upgrades would be needed. George South Africa
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Praise doesn’t come any higher than that George. Thank you for watching and your kind words of support 😊👍👍
@fletchermunson6225
@fletchermunson6225 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back. I was quite bored over the holidays. It cost me the addition of a pair of subwoofers. That inspection tag looks like a legacy from 1967. He must have printed a lot of them.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear from you James. Sound like you had an expensive Christmas. As for the tags, I think Sugden take the approach, if it ain’t broke... Happy new year to you buddy 😊👍
@fletchermunson6225
@fletchermunson6225 3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I need an app to remove "Buy it now" from my computer.
@DismasM
@DismasM 3 жыл бұрын
Solid review. This amp was on my shortlist but ultimately I decided it was time to go tubular.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing Joe 😊👍
@milesdufourny4813
@milesdufourny4813 3 жыл бұрын
Tarun,Happy New Year! A very good review. I've never had a chance to see or hear a Sugden - there has never been a dealer in my state. I do remember the old Musical Fidelity A-1, a fine sounding integrated amp/ hot plate. Back in the mid nineties I said to my friend Ralph (who owned the local High End audio store); "I'm very biased about amplifiers, I prefer pure class A!" I bought a Forte 4a from him back in 1994 and It's still my favorite amp. It was based on a Nelson Pass DIY design and he hired Michael Bladelius to do a redesign and it was actually better sounding than some of the Threshold amps at the time. It had body in the mid bass and midrange and loads of current, it also had the smoothest top end of any of the amps that I have owned.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too Miles. Very interesting. Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences 😊👍
@milesdufourny4813
@milesdufourny4813 3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Tarun, back in the nineties Corey Greenberg wrote a rave review of the Forte 4a in Stereophile magazine I was fortunate to get one on sale a few months later. Also look up Michael Bladelius - he's a very interesting electronics designer.
@oohtob6685
@oohtob6685 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year. Im waiting to take delivery of the Hegel H390..
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year to you too. Hope you enjoy the H360 😉👍
@JohnSmith-of4vh
@JohnSmith-of4vh 3 жыл бұрын
A very nice review with excellent technical explanations.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John. Very much appreciated 😊👍👍
@erikjohansson1488
@erikjohansson1488 3 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are always really good.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Erik. That is very kind of you to say 😊👍
@erikjohansson1488
@erikjohansson1488 3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 I really mean it. Keep up the good work.
@jasonme3557
@jasonme3557 Жыл бұрын
Thanks again Tarun. This is like the fourth time I watched this. I have ordered the S21 and hopefully I like as much as you did. I wanted to pair this with a set of Harbeth or QLN but due to my trade and limitation I opted for a set of paradigm Founders 80. I am currently breaking those in, I was just going to sell them, but I would have taking quite a loss. They do however have a very natural and warm sound on my Rega Aethos. This will be a different setup mostly for a turntable. The Founders are 90-93 db, not sure how that goes but lets assume 90 I think the Sugden will fair just fine.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Jason. Please let me know how you get on 👍
@jasonme3557
@jasonme3557 Жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Okay I know this one is a couple years old but I got the Sugden in Blue. Gorgeous . But the sound. I have two amps that cost more then this one. And boast many more watts. But the deep weight of this Class A is in itself Magic. I have a set of QLN Sonora speakers that overwhelm the room with this musical presents that is almost daunting. I have a chord qutest and matches very well and I know this because I also have a ifi dac that is out of place in this realm. When one get this kind of sound, it leaves you speechless and then you relies the audio journey is over. Its easy to get caught up in the next item or device cause that is what we like as much as the music. Anyone who wants to experience such a musical, and a firm authority on the bass. You really should look into this. Do not let the 23 Watts fool you, this amp is outplaying my rega with ease, And I like the Rega. But in this case the A has outclassed it. Thank you Jason
@jked7463
@jked7463 3 жыл бұрын
Thx for reviewing a not- chinese amp. Especially one where you know the person that actually built it that is cool.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
There is some very good stuff coming out of China at the moment but it was nice to take a look at something that is built for longevity and built by hand in the U.K.
@benjaminjensen7402
@benjaminjensen7402 3 жыл бұрын
A good review, happy New year to the British Audiophile.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Benjamin. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@francisokwesa4854
@francisokwesa4854 3 жыл бұрын
Great review of a brand that I have followed since the late 1970s.i hope you will get round to reviewing the new Copland CSA 100 integrated amplifier. It will be very interesting to see what you make of it.Your reviews are a delight to listen to.Happy new year to you.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Francis. I appreciate your support. Happy new year to you too. I haven’t heard a Copland in years. Thank you for the suggestion. I wonder who is distributes them in the U.K.?
@matthewtodd3879
@matthewtodd3879 3 жыл бұрын
Love the macho styling of the Sugden
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Me too 😊👍
@SteveG_
@SteveG_ 3 жыл бұрын
Built by Melanie lol. Love to meet her.
@ossiebacchus7110
@ossiebacchus7110 3 жыл бұрын
Another fine review Tarun! Still dreaming of the Hegel when I can save enough money. The thing that would put me off the sugden is the heat output, the wife is bound to complain especially in the summer
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ossie. The A21 Signature isn’t probably going warm up the room too much. The bigger class A amps will be more noticeable in this regard but I think your wife has a point 😊👍
@williambiggar1054
@williambiggar1054 3 жыл бұрын
Taran, excellent video as per usual, and being supplied by my local knowledgeable HiFi store Wilkinsons, fantastic, thanks Will
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your support Will. They are good guys at Wilkinson’s 😊👍
@jbz2079
@jbz2079 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Taran. Another great review, concise and too the point. I now have a good idea what the Sugden sounds like, so much so, I'd love to hear it in own system. Maybe someday. Your clear explanations are worth so much more than someone on the Tube playing music and gushing about the qualities we can only imagine.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John. That is very much appreciated. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@lynnpoole7830
@lynnpoole7830 3 жыл бұрын
l Love Class A amps! I built the baby Pass 'Amp Camp Amp'. I enjoy your reviews!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences Lynn 😊👍
@franciscoortiz6980
@franciscoortiz6980 3 жыл бұрын
wow... proud of you... an honest Hegel comparison. Everyone is kissing Hegel a$$ for last year... but to me... they make music sound like they have NO decay of sound... like a digital ON off sounding. I do think in some cases... too much dampning factor is a bad thing. I still love my Marantz PM7000n middle of road product for reasonable price. I do miss my McIntosh amp warmth... but hated its lack of features.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Francisco. Very kind of you to say. Great to hear about your experiences too 😊👍
@hrvojekant9415
@hrvojekant9415 3 жыл бұрын
Tarun...Happy New Year first of all! With this very beautiful review You gave us all a touch of enjoyment at the very start of the Year 2021...and in the same time most likely for all of us very wellcomed additional New Year's present. Thank You !
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. Great to hear from you as always. This amplifiers is a bit special. A nice way to kick off 2021. Happy new year to you and your loved ones 🥳👍👍
@hrvojekant9415
@hrvojekant9415 3 жыл бұрын
@@abritishaudiophile7314 Thank You so much...btw. Sudgen A 21 Signature is my favorite solid state amp.
@averagepainter
@averagepainter 3 жыл бұрын
The year starts on a good note!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 😉👍
@default1256
@default1256 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you again, looking forward to your review of the Buchardts.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. I hope I won’t keep you waiting too long 😊👍
@sebastianpolcyn6358
@sebastianpolcyn6358 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back and happy new year, Tarun - back earlier than I expected, but I'm not complaining!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sebastian. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@Lovelacewatkins139
@Lovelacewatkins139 3 жыл бұрын
Hi tarun, I took your advice and bought klipsh rp600m speakers for my 30 w tube amp icon audio and am more than pleased with the higher sensitivity speaker , I was surprised at the bass when reviews said it lacked , and clarity and vocals are more than I expected , not harsh or bright at all , happy New year , ps I use my amp as a radiator 😁
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
That is great. I am so pleased it worked out. Any extra heating in the winter helps 😉 Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@Thiago_S..
@Thiago_S.. 3 жыл бұрын
Great review!! I hope you get also the chance to review the A21SE Signature and especially the ANV50, there is almost no review of this unit out there. Keep up the good work and happy new year!
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thiago. I hope I can get around to them in time 😊👍
@gtube314
@gtube314 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Tarun. I am glad I can go back spending my lunch break watching you channel.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. Much appreciated 😊👍
@fabferrari
@fabferrari 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Sir. Even if I have already pulled the trigger for the Buchardt A500, I am still curious to hear about your impressions. Thank you very much for your reviews and professional and clear comments.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fabrizio. I hope I won’t keep,you waiting too long. Happy new year to you 😊👍
@jdekong3945
@jdekong3945 3 жыл бұрын
Extremely thorough & balanced review, Happy New Year Tarun
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@the33rpm
@the33rpm 3 жыл бұрын
My father has an A21 bought brand new in 1973. Still used occasionally and sounds amazing. Solid rose wood cabinet too so looks as good as it sounds.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
It is great it is still providing so much joy almost 40 years later 😊
@brown-eyedman4040
@brown-eyedman4040 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Tarun. And thanks for another interesting video. Must confess I'd never heard of Sugden. And hand made in the UK! Btw my class A monoblocks are on their way from a company in my home area. Looking forward as always to more videos from you. Cheers.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy. Great to hear from you as always. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍
@petethegreekre
@petethegreekre 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Taran! Wishing you a year of reviews, with audio gems and audio surprises. Hope you have enough space for gear! I see a lot coming your way for 2021.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you juniper1. Very kind of you to say. Happy new year to you too 🥳👍👍
@kjbiz
@kjbiz 3 жыл бұрын
Happy NY Tarun. Well done on the year and look forward to the reviews ahead
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kjbiz. Happy new year to you too 😊👍
@PeterJones-yq1xw
@PeterJones-yq1xw 3 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a nice A21 power amplifier. Just waiting for my Exposure pre to arrive. Can’t wait to play some albums.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice 😊
@dazaudio2131
@dazaudio2131 3 жыл бұрын
It is interesting how power works... i own a audiolab 6000A and recently bought some kef meta to go with it. I always felt the audiolab wasn't doing the kefs justice. I borrowed my dads sugden A-21a and used the audiolab as a pre amp and its made a world of difference. This is only a temporary set up but i am enjoying it.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Makes sense Dayle. The Kef’s need something with a little more current capability than the 6000A. 😉
@stephenclark5218
@stephenclark5218 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Tarun, informative and detail review as usual, your a class act.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stephen. I appreciate you watching and your very kind words of support. Happy new year to you too 😊👍👍
@gavinhall4112
@gavinhall4112 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully presented review. It would be interesting to see how this compares with its bigger brother, the A21 SE.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gavin. I hope to review more Sugden amplifiers in the future 😊👍
@filofilo8127
@filofilo8127 3 жыл бұрын
Good review Tarun. Did consider this amp at one time but went with Exposure pre/power combination instead. Look forward to further reviews this year............Cheers.
@abritishaudiophile7314
@abritishaudiophile7314 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your support filofilo. I am hoping to get the new Exposure amps in for review myself at some point this year 😊👍
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