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Enleum AMP-23R Reference Compact Integrated Amplifier

The Enleum AMP‑23R Integrated Amplifier represents the next step in the evolution of Enleum’s acclaimed compact amplifier design. Building on the worldwide success of the Enleum AMP‑13R Integrated Amplifier, this new model introduces refined circuitry and enhanced engineering to push performance even further.

Highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality and distinctive design, the earlier AMP-13R set a high benchmark among compact high-end amplifiers. With the AMP-23R, Enleum advances that legacy with a newly developed circuit architecture and significantly refined PCB layout, optimized down to the smallest detail for improved performance and stability.

Despite the internal upgrades, the amplifier retains the same compact footprint as its predecessor. An all-new chassis and improved thermal heatsink design help ensure efficient heat management and long-term reliability while maintaining the elegant, minimalist aesthetic. The amplifier’s distinctive industrial design has also received international recognition, including the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021, highlighting Enleum’s commitment to both engineering and design excellence.

Essence Circuit – The Core of Enleum Technology

At the heart of the AMP-23R is Enleum’s newly developed Essence Circuit, a technology that reflects years of research and experience from earlier designs.

This advanced circuit features:

• All discrete transistor architecture
• Zero negative feedback design
• Ultra-fast response with extremely wide bandwidth

These technologies are integrated into a compact module known as Essence, positioned at the input stage of the amplifier. The module processes incoming music signals with exceptional precision before delivering them to the output stage through a highly accurate attenuator that sets the amplifier’s gain while maintaining signal purity.

Minimalist Design with Precision Engineering

Enleum’s design philosophy focuses on simplicity, purity, and precision. Every element of the AMP-23R is engineered to eliminate unnecessary complexity while maximizing performance and aesthetic elegance.

Through years of expertise in precision metalwork and industrial design, Enleum has created an amplifier that combines advanced technology, refined craftsmanship, and striking minimalist design—resulting in a compact reference amplifier that stands out in the high-end audio world.

Note: Reaching the recommended burn-in time is essential with this product. Also, the Enleum amp has a very linear bass, whereas some amps have more boost in the bass frequencies, so this is an amp for purists, but not for bass-heads.

Srajan Ebaen – 6moons.com
“The original remains my all-time favorite small speaker amp and very best HifiMan Susvara driver. I was most eager to hear what the same design team’s first effort under their new Enleum flag had crafted.”

https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/enleum-amp-23r/
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/enleum-amp-23-redux/

HiFi Knights – Victor Award
“I’m not aware of any other similarly voiced as accomplished hardware that sells for less than thrice its tag.”

http://hifiknights.com/reviews/amplifiers/enleum-amp-23r/

Sound News – Gold Award
“No matter from what angle I’m looking at, AMP-23R stood out as a better sounding unit, winning top points on 6 out of 7 tests and proving that specs aren’t always that important.”

“I’ve heard plenty of great sounding solid-state amplifiers by now, but none of them were crawling under my skin as soon as music started doing its mojo. Its different working principle was felt immediately. My tunes were revitalized, freed from any limitations, transients were riding a roller-coaster as if a (much) bigger amplifier was pushing and pulling them around.”

https://soundnews.net/amplifiers/power-amps/for-ears-and-years-enleum-amp-23r-review/

The EAR – Editor’s Choice Award

https://www.the-ear.net/review-hardware/enleum-amp-23r-integrated-amplifier

The EAR – Editor’s Choice Award

Enleum AMP-23R integrated amplifier

• Maximum Power: 25 watts (8 ?, 1 kHz) | 45 watts (4 ?, 1 kHz) | 4 watts (60 ?, 1 kHz)
• Gain: 22.5 dB max (Speaker, Headphone High) | 7 dB max (Headphone Low)
• Gain Control: MPU Controlled 1,024 Stepped Attenuator
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz ~ 500 kHz
• Input Impedance: 10 k? (Voltage) | 10 ? (ENLINK)
• Input: 2 Voltage (RCA) | 1 ENLINK (BNC)
• Output: 5 Way Speaker Binding Post | 1/4? Headphone Out
• User Interface: One Button & Gain Phase Control | Remote Controller
• Power Consumption: 30 watts (Idle) | 100 watts (Max)
• Dimensions: 230 mm (W) x 230 mm (D) x 55 mm or 82.5 mm incl. Isolation (H)
• Weight: 4.0 kg (net) | 4.5 kg (shipping)