“SPL Performer s900: High-voltage technology at its best.”
On the online platform Lowbeats you can find a review of our stereo power amplifier SPL Performer s900. The complete review (in German) is available online at LowBeats – here we provide a short summary.
“In fact, the s900 is by no means just a downsized s1200. However, the SPL power amplifiers tend to be very similar. The s900 also uses the classic AB design with a two-stage amplification concept.”
“All SPL components of the beautiful Professional Fidelity product line work with high-voltage technology (VOLTAIR). The advantages of the higher operating voltage (in this case +/- 60 volts) are obvious. It guarantees a higher undistorted output voltage and a much lower noise level.”
Listening test:
“I have to admit that I didn’t notice any noise with the s900 in either of the input level ranges. Rather, the classic SPL sound was immediately audible, which always has something very transparent and colorful – as is required in the recording studio.”
“The SPL convinces bit by bit. The longer you listen to it, the more you realize that this sound might be ‘exactly right’.”
Conclusion:
“Everything about this power amplifier is appealing: the compact design, the outstanding manufacturing, the high level of practicality and – last but not least – the sound.”
“Rich, energetic sound, high naturalness, compact design, attractive colors, level-adjustable inputs and a great price/sound ratio.”
“But what all music lovers will appreciate is the enormous stability, even with critical loudspeakers. Unfortunately, the company’s own descriptions of the speakers are sometimes quite liberal when it comes to impedance and efficiency. So it’s nice to know that the s900 will have enough power up its sleeve in almost all situations.”
“And a further positive aspect: all SPL components are lovingly assembled by hand in Niederkrüchten in the Lower Rhine region, where the company is based. That’s something else worth mentioning.”