{"id":160419,"date":"2023-04-17T14:59:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T13:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=160419"},"modified":"2023-04-17T14:59:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T13:59:43","slug":"axxess-forte-amplifiers-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/axxess-forte-amplifiers-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifiers unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Danish company\u00a0<b>Audio Group Denmark<\/b>\u00a0has expanded the list of its brands.\u00a0Along with the applause of music lovers from all over the world brands\u00a0<b>Ansuz<\/b>\u00a0,\u00a0<b>Aavik<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<b>B\u00f8rresen<\/b>\u00a0,\u00a0<i>Lars Christensen<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>Michael B\u00f8rresen<\/i>\u00a0introduced a new brand\u00a0<b>Axxess<\/b>\u00a0, under which the company will produce more &#8220;affordable&#8221; audio equipment, as far as this term is appropriate for Audio Group Denmark products.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Danes, Axxess products will use technologies and innovations resulting from the development of Ansuz, Aavik and B\u00f8rresen products.\u00a0The exchange of knowledge and technology that takes place between these brands is extremely valuable &#8211; each brand, by contributing, makes each other better and stronger.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/60_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And the brand starts with the\u00a0<b>Axxess Fort\u00e9<\/b>\u00a0series of amplifiers &#8211; network amplifiers at the intersection of advanced technology, ingenious simplicity and strict Danish design.\u00a0The line consists of models in three levels:\u00a0<b>Axxess Fort\u00e9 1, 2 and 3<\/b>\u00a0, equipped with both a network streamer and a DAC unit, along with an integrated amplifier and a headphone amplifier.<\/p>\n<p>Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifiers use UMAC\u2122 amplification technology developed for Aavik amplifiers.\u00a0Class D based UMAC technology has much lower high frequency noise and requires less inductive filtering at the output.\u00a0These advantages provide Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifiers with a greater damping factor and therefore a significantly higher level of acoustic control.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/271_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The DAC built into the Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifiers uses a proprietary 1-bit conversion circuit that preserves the &#8220;analog signature&#8221; of the music signal.\u00a0With fast data processing and noise insensitivity, the Axxess Fort\u00e9 DAC range delivers pure and accurate sound.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/61_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifiers are equipped with a network streamer module designed for Aavik branded components.\u00a0The built-in headphone amplifier operates in pure class A and provides excellent linearity, high gain and low signal distortion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/62_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ansuz Tesla coil technology has been a product symbol of Audio Group Denmark since 2011.\u00a0Therefore, it was only natural to incorporate these noise reduction technologies into Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifiers in order to achieve Audio Group Denmark&#8217;s signature characteristics and quality standards.<\/p>\n<p>Handcrafted in Denmark, the aesthetics of the Axxess Fort\u00e9 models make them icons of contemporary Danish hi-fi design.\u00a0They embody the minimalist form and versatile functionality that are firmly rooted in Audio Group Denmark&#8217;s innovative audio approach.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/272_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 2020, the company developed a natural-based composite amplifier housing for the Aavik brand.\u00a0The use of this material reduces mechanical stress, especially hysteresis, resulting in a significant improvement in sonic performance.\u00a0The same material is used for the cabinets of the Axxess Fort\u00e9 amplifier series.<\/p>\n<p><b>Axxess\u00a0<\/b><b>Fort\u00e9<\/b>\u00a0integrated amplifiers\u00a0will be available from May 2023.\u00a0In Europe, the suggested retail price for the\u00a0<b>Axxess\u00a0<\/b><b>Fort\u00e9 1<\/b>\u00a0is\u00a0<b>\u20ac5,000<\/b>\u00a0.\u00a0<b>The Axxess\u00a0<\/b><b>Fort\u00e9 2<\/b>\u00a0amplifier\u00a0costs\u00a0<b>7,500 euros<\/b>\u00a0, while the top-end\u00a0<b>Axxess\u00a0<\/b><b>Fort\u00e9 3<\/b>\u00a0costs\u00a0<b>10,000 euros<\/b>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>The main technical characteristics of integrated amplifiers of the Axxess Fort\u00e9 series:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Output power:<\/b>\u00a02 x 100W (8 ohm)<\/li>\n<li><b>Digital inputs:<\/b>\u00a01 x optical Toslink, 1 x coaxial S\/PDIF BNC, 1 x USB-B<\/li>\n<li><b>Analog Inputs\u00a0<\/b><b>:<\/b>\u00a01 x Line RCA<\/li>\n<li><b>Analog outputs:<\/b>\u00a01 x RCA with preamplifier, 6.3 mm headphone jack<\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Streamer\u00a0<\/b><b>ports\u00a0<\/b><b>:<\/b>\u00a01 x Ethernet RJ-45, 2 x USB-A<\/li>\n<li><b>Dimensions (W\u00a0<\/b><b>x H\u00a0<\/b><b>x D):<\/b>\u00a0370 x 110 x 420 mm<\/li>\n<li><b>Weight:<\/b>\u00a07.9 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Danish company\u00a0Audio Group Denmark\u00a0has expanded the list of its brands.\u00a0Along with the applause of music lovers from all over the world brands\u00a0Ansuz\u00a0,\u00a0Aavik\u00a0and\u00a0B\u00f8rresen\u00a0,\u00a0Lars Christensen\u00a0and\u00a0Michael B\u00f8rresen\u00a0introduced a new brand\u00a0Axxess\u00a0, under which the company will produce more &#8220;affordable&#8221; 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