--- title: "Tonewinner AD-1PA+ Review: A $3,175 Class A/AB Power Amp" description: "Tonewinner AD-1PA+ review: 43kg, switchable between 100W Class A and 500W Class AB into 4Ω, with a balanced preamp. Class A runs hot. $3,175. 9.0/10." url: "https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus/" type: "article" section: "Speaker Amps & Preamps" author: "Jakub Charkiewicz" published: "2025-07-14T00:00:00.000Z" modified: "2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z" checked: "2026-09-19" tags: ["Amplifier", "Class A", "Class AB", "Tonewinner", "Balanced"] product: "Tonewinner AD-1PA+" brand: "Tonewinner" score: 9 score_max: 10 verdict: "Highly Recommended" --- > Markdown rendering of https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus/ > Canonical URL to cite: https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus/ > Generated from the published page. Text and links only; see the HTML for layout. Breadcrumb: [Home](https://theaudiostuff.com/) > [Reviews](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/) > [Speaker Amps & Preamps](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/speaker-amps/) > Tonewinner AD-1PA+ # Tonewinner AD-1PA+ Review: A $3,175 Class A/AB Power Amp A 43kg switchable Class A/AB power amplifier paired with a fully balanced preamp - 100W Class A or 500W Class AB into 4Ω with serious bass control and golden-hued mids. Tonewinner By [Jakub Charkiewicz](https://theaudiostuff.com/authors/jakub-charkiewicz/) $3,175 Reviewed Jul 14, 2025 Checked Sep 2026 Updated Sep 5, 2026 Score 9.0 out of 10 Highly Recommended higher than 86% of everything we have tested Distribution of every score on the site, 6.5 to 9.3, median 8.1. This review is in the 9.0-9.5 band, which holds 10 of them. Value Steep. You are buying performance here, not value. - **Standout**: Massive 43kg overbuilt chassis with side heatsinks - **Watch out for**: Significant heat output in Class A mode - **Closest rival**: [Tonewinner AD-2PRO+](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/): $500 less, scores 0.2 lower. [What the verdicts mean](https://theaudiostuff.com/about/#verdict-scale) Is it for you? - Buy it if you drive real speakers in a real room and want the amplifier to be the last thing that runs out - Buy it if you are adding one piece to a system that already works - Skip it if your speakers are efficient and near-field, where most of that rating never leaves the box - Skip it if you want one box that covers the whole chain Read 7 min Watch 10 min Named **Best Overall** in our [Best Speaker Amps and Preamps](https://theaudiostuff.com/guides/best-speaker-amps-and-preamps/) guide, ahead of 2 others. This high-end amplifier isn't your typical, compact [Class D](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#class-d) speaker amp. It's the complete opposite. The Tonewinner AD-1PA+ operates in full [Class A](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#class-a) or [Class AB](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#class-ab). It's a heavy, high-power beast built for serious audiophiles. Raw yet refined, powerful yet controlled - that's what makes it truly stand out. ## Design & Build Quality: 43kg of Machined Intent {#design--build-quality-43kg-of-machined-intent} [Watch this part (0:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=26s) The moment you see the Tonewinner AD-1PA+ and its matched preamp, the AD-1PRE+, you realize these aren't just components - they're statements. This system isn't trying to blend into your media console or hide behind a screen. Let's start with the AD-1PA+ power amplifier. This thing is a brute in the best way possible. We're talking over 40 kilograms of raw metal, fins, and power - and that weight isn't just for show. It's built like a tank, and that's because it has to be. The heat generated is real, and the engineering around it has to be serious. That's why one of the most striking elements of the AD-1PA+ is its massive heatsinks running along both sides. Each fin is machined and spaced for maximum thermal [efficiency](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#efficiency), giving the amp a kind of industrial elegance. It's aggressive, but refined. You know immediately this thing means business. [![The AD-1PA+'s machined black side heatsink, its fins spaced along the full length of the chassis for thermal dissipation](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pa-heatsinks-1152w.avif) (view larger)](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pa-heatsinks-1536w.avif) *The machined side heatsink running the chassis length.* The front panel continues that premium feel - thick, brushed aluminum with a clean, minimalist layout. There's no over-the-top lighting or gimmicky displays. Instead, you get a serious, functional aesthetic. The power button is solid and tactile, and it has an LED ring around it as a status indicator, which lets you know the amp is alive. You'll also notice the Class A to Class AB switch, a thoughtful touch that gives you control over performance and efficiency. [![The AD-1PA+'s brushed-aluminium front panel with its red-lit standby button ringed by an LED status indicator](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pa-front-panel-1152w.avif) (view larger)](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pa-front-panel-1536w.avif) *The brushed front and its red-lit standby button.* Flip the unit around, and the rear panel tells the same story: high-grade binding posts, secure inputs, and clearly labeled connectivity that makes setup straightforward for [balanced](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/balanced/) or [unbalanced](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#unbalanced) systems. [![The AD-1PA+'s rear panel: XLR and RCA inputs above dual A/B speaker binding posts per channel and the IEC mains inlet](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pa-rear-io-1152w.avif) (view larger)](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pa-rear-io-1536w.avif) *The rear - XLR/RCA inputs and dual A/B binding posts.* The amp weighs 43 kilograms - you feel the weight of its overbuilt chassis the second you try to move it. And when paired with the AD-1PRE+ [preamplifier](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#preamplifier), the system becomes a visually and functionally integrated high-end stack. The preamp shares the same design language, and just the right number of controls. The central display is crisp, giving you immediate access to volume, input, and configuration options. The volume knob is another standout - milled metal with notched rotation points. Nothing here feels cheap or compromised. Taken together, the AD-1PA+ and AD-1PRE+ are a flagship-level front end that delivers mechanical satisfaction. ## Technologies: Switchable Class A/AB, 60A on Tap {#technologies-switchable-class-aab-60a-on-tap} [Watch this part (3:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=197s) This amplifier has a fully discrete, two-channel architecture, ensuring each channel is electrically and mechanically isolated for maximum stereo separation and minimal [crosstalk](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#crosstalk). Each channel gets its own independent winding from the toroidal transformer, providing superior channel balance and dynamic [headroom](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#headroom). One of the star features here is the amp's switchable Class A / Class AB topology. You can select pure Class A mode for that lush, harmonic-rich tonality that audiophiles love - or switch to Class AB for a dramatic boost in power and efficiency, especially when driving demanding speakers at higher volumes. Tonewinner has also implemented full balanced differential input and BTL [output stages](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#output-stage). The signal path is symmetrical and kept as short as possible. Each amplification channel uses eight pairs of high-current Hi-Fi transistors, providing a massive 60-ampere current capacity per side. This ensures stability, control, and transient speed even under heavy dynamic swings. Protection circuits are also top-tier: over-current, [DC offset](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#dc-offset) and overheating are all on board. They help preserve long-term reliability without degrading sonic performance. The companion AD-1PRE+ preamplifier continues this with its own fully balanced topology, low-noise circuitry, and a [phono stage](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#phono-stage) built right in. Whether you're feeding digital or analog sources, it's designed to pass through your signal with minimal [coloration](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#coloration) and maximum fidelity. [![The matching AD-1PRE+ preamp's front: its dot-matrix display, standby button, and milled-metal volume knob](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pre-front-1152w.avif) (view larger)](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/tonewinner-ad-1pre-front-1536w.avif) *The matching AD-1PRE+ preamp - display and milled volume knob.* ## Technical Specifications: 100W Class A, 300W AB {#technical-specifications-100w-class-a-300w-ab} [Watch this part (5:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=320s) On paper, the numbers back up the build. In Class A the AD-1PA+ puts out 100W per channel into 8Ω; flip it to Class AB and that jumps to 300W per channel into 8Ω, or a full 500W per channel into 4Ω with one channel driven. [THD](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#thd) stays under 0.0016% at 100W, so the output is clean and transparent even when you lean on it, and the signal-to-noise ratio sits above 116dB for a whisper-quiet background and excellent [dynamic range](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#dynamic-range). [Frequency response](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/frequency-response/) runs from 10Hz all the way out to 104kHz (-3dB), far beyond anything you'll actually hear, while the [gain](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#gain) is a standard 29.5dB that matches easily with most source components. The [damping factor](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#damping-factor) of over 200 gives it real grip on a speaker, especially down in the [bass](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#bass), and it stays stable all the way down to 2Ω, so it can safely drive demanding, low-impedance loads. Underpinning all of it is a 1200W toroidal transformer and 180,000μF of filter capacitance for rock-solid voltage stability - though that does mean it can pull up to 1200W from the wall. ## How Does It Sound? A Golden Hue in Class A {#how-does-it-sound-a-golden-hue-in-class-a} [Watch this part (6:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=400s) The first thing you'll notice with this setup - especially when running the AD-1PA+ in Class A - is that it has this slightly golden hue in the mids. It's not overly romantic, but it's got that rich, nostalgic tone. There's a rawness to it. Not in a negative sense - not gritty or aggressive - but rather something that's unpolished in a good way, like it hasn't been overly filtered or modernized to sound sterile. In Class A mode, the amplifier opens up in a really special way. The sound gets more dimensional, more colorful. Vocals have this palpable body to them, the [midrange](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#midrange) blooms just a bit, and everything feels more textured. Switch it to Class AB, and things tighten up. The amp runs cooler, yes, but also a bit drier - more clinical. It's still dynamic, still strong in the low end, but it loses that golden sheen. Personally, I always gravitated back to Class A. The treble here is interesting. It's clean and extended, but not overly sharp. You won't get that [glare](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#glare) that some amps use to fake "detail." This gives space for detail without drawing a spotlight on it. The mids are where the magic happens. There's real presence here. It's dense, tangible, and slightly warm. Male and female vocals feel centered and intimate. Instruments sound physical. It never feels too rounded or soft. And now, the bass. I did not expect this much control and impact from an amp at this price. The AD-1PA+ punches hard. Bass is fast, deep, and tight, without being boomy or bloated. It doesn't just hit - it moves [air](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#air). I've heard amps twice the price that don't handle bass this well. ## Detail, Imaging, and Character: Natural, a Touch Dry {#detail-imaging-and-character-natural-a-touch-dry} This stack doesn't scream "[resolution](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#resolution)" in the way some modern gear does. What it does instead is present detail in a natural, almost unassuming way. You hear it if it's in the recording, but it doesn't feel like the amp is trying to show off. It's subtle. You get space between the notes, and nuance in vocals - without being [analytical](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#analytical). The [imaging](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/imaging/) is solid, stable, and three-dimensional. With the right speakers, the [soundstage](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/soundstage/) can be wide and immersive. There's one area where I think this amp shows its character - or limitation, depending on your preferences - and that's in dryness. It's not [brittle](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/#brittle), but it lacks a bit of liquidity in the flow. Notes start and stop a little more abruptly than they do on something truly fluid like a tube amp or higher-end designs from Pass Labs. It's subtle, and for some people, it might actually be a benefit. Still, it's something to keep in mind. ## Verdict: Refinement Meets Rawness {#verdict-refinement-meets-rawness} What makes this amp-preamp combo special is that it manages to blend refinement with rawness. It gives you the tight, clean, modern sound of good Class AB gear, but layers in the tone, texture, and dimensionality you'd normally expect from older high-end gear - especially in Class A. It doesn't sound generic. It doesn't sound overly polite. And it definitely doesn't sound cheap. No, it's not perfect. But it gets dangerously close to the sound of much more expensive gear, and it brings a whole lot of soul to the table. And for the price? It's honestly hard to beat. ![Jakub Charkiewicz, founder & lead reviewer at The Audio Stuff](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/jakub-charkiewicz-112w.avif) Reviewed by ### [Jakub Charkiewicz](https://theaudiostuff.com/authors/jakub-charkiewicz/) {#rv-author-box-title} Founder & lead reviewer · on The Audio Stuff since May 2023 [Everything by Jakub](https://theaudiostuff.com/authors/jakub-charkiewicz/) [@TheAudioStuff (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/@TheAudioStuff) [LinkedIn (opens in new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-charkiewicz) [Testing methodology](https://theaudiostuff.com/about/#methodology-title) [Report a correction](https://theaudiostuff.com/contact/#report-correction) Read next: head-to-head [AD-1PA+ vs Tonewinner AD-2PRO+](https://theaudiostuff.com/compare/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-vs-tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/) The closest-scored rival in the catalogue: 8.8, against this one's 9.0. ![The Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ from the side: its silver-and-black chassis flanked by the large black heatsink fins that run the full depth of the unit](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/thumb/tonewinner-ad-2pro-chassis-heatsinks-160.avif) [Read next: head-to-head AD-1PA+ vs Tonewinner AD-2PRO+](https://theaudiostuff.com/compare/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-vs-tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/) ### Pros {#rv-pros-heading} - Massive 43kg overbuilt chassis with side heatsinks - Switchable Class A / Class AB topology - Fully balanced differential input and BTL output stages - 8 pairs of Hi-Fi transistors per channel - 60A capacity - 1200W toroidal transformer + 180,000μF capacitance - Stable down to 2Ω - drives demanding speakers - Matching AD-1PRE+ preamp with built-in phono stage - Tactile, milled-metal volume knob with notched rotation ### Cons {#rv-cons-heading} - Significant heat output in Class A mode - Class AB sounds drier and more clinical vs Class A - Notes start/stop more abruptly - lacks tube fluidity - 43kg is hard to move - placement is permanent - Up to 1200W power draw from the wall - No automatic Class A/AB switching ### At a glance {#glance-heading} - **Price**: $3,175 price checked Sep 2026 High-end - **Type**: Class A Class AB Balanced - **Score breakdown**: Sound 9.0 Technical performance 9.3 Build & comfort 9.4 System fit 8.9 Value 8.3 From 8 of this review's pros and cons, weighted to the published rubric. [How a score is built](https://theaudiostuff.com/about/#rubric) - **Rank**: [#1 of 3 speaker amps & preamps by score - see the full ranked list](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/speaker-amps/#top-rated) Highest-scoring speaker amps & preamps we've reviewed [Below Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ Score 8.8 out of 10](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/) - **Value**: Steep Better value exists across the catalogue ### Specifications {#specs-heading} **Key specifications for the Tonewinner AD-1PA+** | | | | --- | --- | | Topology | Class A | | Power output | 100 W Class A / 300 W Class AB into 8 Ω · 500 W Class AB (one channel driven) into 4 Ω | | THD+N | <0.0016% at 100 W | | SNR | >116 dB | | [Frequency response](https://theaudiostuff.com/glossary/frequency-response/) | 10 Hz - 104 kHz (−3 dB) | | Inputs | Balanced XLR, RCA | | Outputs | Dual A/B speaker binding posts | | Weight | 43.00 kg (43000 g) | | Class | Switchable Class A / Class AB | | Minimum impedance | 2 Ω | | Damping factor | >200 | | Gain | 29.5 dB | | Power supply | 1200 W toroidal + 180,000 µF | Manufacturer figures, from [Tonewinner's official site](https://en.tonewinner.com), unless a measured value is noted. [See an error? Tell us.](https://theaudiostuff.com/contact/#report-correction) Calculator [How many watts do my speakers need? Speaker Wattage Calculator](https://theaudiostuff.com/tools/speaker-power-calculator/#a=tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus) Opens with the AD-1PA+ already selected. - 300 W into 8 Ω - 500 W into 4 Ω ## Watch the video review {#video-heading} [Subscribe on YouTube (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/@TheAudioStuff) Prefer to read? The written review above covers everything in the video. [Watch Tonewinner AD-1PA+: Full Review on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU) 1. [0:00 Is It The BEST Class A Amplifier And Preamplifier Combo Up To $3000? (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=0s) 2. [0:26 Design & Build Quality (Big Metal Heatsinks, Overbuilt Aluminium Chassis, Digital Display) (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=26s) 3. [3:17 Technologies (Selectable Modes - Class A & Class A/B, Balanced Input Stage, DAC, Phono Stage) (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=197s) 4. [5:20 Technical Specs (Power Output, THD+N, Frequency Response, SNR, Dynamic Range, Damping Factor) (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=320s) 5. [6:40 Sound Quality (Tonal Balance, Midrange Warmth, Refinement, Sound Stage, Dryness, Bass Speed) (opens in new tab)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi38zeahnzU&t=400s) ## Common questions about the AD-1PA+ {#rv-faq-heading} 1. ### Is the Tonewinner AD-1PA+ worth it? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-is-the-tonewinner-ad-1pa-worth-it} Yes. It scored 9.0/10, Highly Recommended, higher than 86% of everything we have tested, against a catalogue median of 8.1. On value it rates steep: better value exists across the catalogue, so you are buying performance here, not value. Price: $3,175. 2. ### Who should buy the Tonewinner AD-1PA+, and who should skip it? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-who-should-buy-the-tonewinner-ad-1pa-and} Buy it if you drive real speakers in a real room and want the amplifier to be the last thing that runs out, and you are adding one piece to a system that already works. Skip it if your speakers are efficient and near-field, where most of that rating never leaves the box, and you want one box that covers the whole chain. 3. ### What should I consider instead of the Tonewinner AD-1PA+? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-what-should-i-consider-instead-of-the-tonewinner} On the same chain, against the same recordings: the Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ scores 0.2 lower and costs $476 less. Each of those has a full head-to-head page below. 4. ### Class A or Class AB on the AD-1PA+? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-class-a-or-class-ab-on-the-ad} Class A, for me, almost always. In Class A the amplifier opens up - the sound gets more dimensional and colourful, vocals gain palpable body, the midrange blooms slightly and everything feels more textured. Switch to Class AB and things tighten: it runs cooler, it is still dynamic and strong in the low end, and it goes a bit drier and more clinical, losing the golden sheen. There is no automatic switching, so it is a decision you make and live with for the session. 5. ### How much heat and power does the AD-1PA+ draw? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-how-much-heat-and-power-does-the-ad} A lot, and you need to plan for it. In Class A the heat output is significant - that is what the machined heatsinks along both sides are for - and the unit can pull up to 1200W from the wall, backed by a 1200W toroidal transformer and 180,000μF of filter capacitance. Check the circuit you are plugging into, and give it air. Class AB mode is the answer if the room gets uncomfortable in summer. 6. ### Will the AD-1PA+ drive difficult speakers? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-will-the-ad-1pa-drive-difficult-speakers} Comfortably. It makes 100W per channel into 8Ω in Class A, 300W into 8Ω in Class AB, and a full 500W into 4Ω with one channel driven. Each channel carries eight pairs of high-current transistors for 60 amps of capacity per side, and it stays stable down to 2Ω - so genuinely low-impedance loads are safe. The damping factor of over 200 is what gives it grip on a woofer, and you hear that in the bass. 7. ### Does the AD-1PA+ lack fluidity? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-does-the-ad-1pa-lack-fluidity} Slightly, and it is the one real character limitation. It is not brittle, but notes start and stop a little more abruptly than they do on something genuinely fluid - a tube amplifier, or a higher-end Pass Labs design. The flow has a touch less liquidity. It is subtle, and for some listeners the tighter start and stop will read as a benefit rather than a shortcoming. It is worth auditioning for if that quality matters to you. 8. ### How is the AD-1PA+'s bass? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-how-is-the-ad-1pa-s-bass} Better than I expected at this price, and it is the thing that most surprised me. It punches hard - fast, deep and tight, never boomy or bloated - and it does not just hit, it moves air. I have heard amplifiers at twice the money that do not handle bass this well. The damping factor and the current capacity are the reasons, and this is where the 43 kilograms of overbuilt chassis stop being a styling exercise. 9. ### Is the AD-1PA+'s weight a practical problem? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-is-the-ad-1pa-s-weight-a-practical} Yes - 43 kilograms means placement is effectively permanent, and you will feel every one of them the first time you try to move it. Plan the rack before it arrives rather than after. In return you get a chassis that is genuinely overbuilt, with heatsinks machined and spaced for thermal efficiency rather than appearance, and thick brushed aluminium on the front with no gimmicky lighting. 10. ### Is the AD-1PA+ analytical? {#review-tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-faq-is-the-ad-1pa-analytical} No, and it is not trying to be. It does not scream resolution the way some modern gear does - it presents detail naturally and almost unassumingly, so you hear what is in the recording without feeling the amplifier showing off. There is space between notes and nuance in voices without ever tipping into analysis. The treble is clean and extended without the glare some amps use to fake detail. ### If you're interested in this {#rg-heading} [All 3 speaker amps & preamps reviews](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/speaker-amps/) Closest alternatives - [![The Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ from the side: its silver-and-black chassis flanked by the large black heatsink fins that run the full depth of the unit](https://theaudiostuff.com/images/thumb/tonewinner-ad-2pro-chassis-heatsinks-160.avif) Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ $500 less, scores 0.2 lower Scored 8.8 out of 10](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/) ### Head-to-head {#fi-compare-heading} - [vs Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ Other side scored 8.8 out of 10](https://theaudiostuff.com/compare/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus-vs-tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/) ### Featured in {#fi-guide-heading} - [Best Speaker Amps and Preamps Best Overall · #1 of 3](https://theaudiostuff.com/guides/best-speaker-amps-and-preamps/) - [Best Reference-Grade Audio Gear #7 of 10](https://theaudiostuff.com/guides/best-reference-grade-audio-gear/) ### Published around it {#fi-adjacent-heading} - [Previous Tonewinner AD-2PRO+ Scored 8.8 out of 10](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/) - [Next Denafrips Hades 12th Scored 9.0 out of 10](https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-hades-12th/) ### Tools for this gear {#fi-tools-heading} - [How loud will it be at my chair? 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