MADE IN SWITZERLAND FLAGSHIP GOLDMUND TELOS 8800 AMPLIFIER LAUNCHED

Goldmund, the Swiss manufacturer of high-end home audio equipment, founded in 1978 and based in Geneva, has unveiled the new flagship Goldmund Telos 8800 Amplifier.

The Goldmund Telos 8800 Amplifier claims to be one of the most powerful Class AB amps in the world, delivering 1400Wrms of power with 1% total harmonic distortion (THD) at 8 ohms.

Goldmund Telos 8800 Amplifier

GOLDMUND TELOS 8800 AMPLIFIER

The flagship model Telos 8800 has four separate electronic boards meticulously designed to enhance system stability.

Underneath its sleek grey/black monochrome exterior, the Telos 8800 conceals a range of enhancements. Notably, the amplifier is equipped with Goldmund’s advanced MKP silver-metallised polypropylene film cap capacitor, ensuring a stable power supply for demanding loads as low as 1 Ω.

Goldmund Telos 8800 Amplifier in black

HEAT SINKS

The sides of the Telos 8800 have been designed as heat sinks, accompanied by a second 17cm heatsink. This innovation enhances cooling performance and electrical conductivity.

Goldmund Telos 8800 Amplifier front and back

GOING FOR GOLD

The Telos 8800 features all-gold metal terminals and screws, for optimal signal transmission and minimal signal losses.

Goldmund Telos 8800 Amplifier back and side

THERMAL SECURITY

The Telos 8800 is engineered with a fully analogue circuit, offering maximum thermal security and short-circuit protection. In case of any detected issues, the amplifier swiftly shuts down to safeguard both the speakers and the amplifier itself.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OUTPUT POWER

• Maximum power (IEC60065): 1400 Wrms on 8 Ω / 1 % THD

DAMPING FACTOR

• 600 at 1 kHz / 8 Ω

DISTORTION

• IMD (SMPTE), unloaded: < 0.01 %
• THD+N, unloaded: < 0.005 % from 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 30 Vrms output

OUTPUT FLOOR NOISE

• Analog input terminated with RCA Shorting Caps, unloaded: < 3 μV from 20 Hz to 20 kHz

GAIN

• 35 dB, +/- 9 dB (adjustable in steps of 3 dB for each input)

INPUT

• Max level before clipping:
• Analog input: 2 Vrms
• Digital input: 0 dBFS

OUTPUT

• Max level before clipping:
• 1 % THD, unloaded: 300 Vpp

POWER SUPPLY

• Nominal line voltage: 115 V or 230 V
• Input voltage range: +/- 5 %

REAR PANNEL

• Power cord: universal socket 3 lugs, 16 A
• Main fuses
• AC black GND binding post (with bridge connection)
• Green-yellow AC earth binding post (with bridge connection)
• 2 x output binding posts (red & black)
• 1 x output speaker Lemo 4B type connector
• Analog input RCA unbalanced connector
• Analog input XLR balanced connector
• Digital input and output RCA connectors
• RS232 command connector

RATED POWER CONSUMPTION

• IEC 60065, 1/8 Output Power at 8 Ω: 750 W

DYNAMIC RANGE

• 22 kHz measurement bandwidth (flat), true RMS unloaded: 117 dB

SIZE & WEIGHT

• 42 W x 113 H x 47 D (cm)
• 265 kg per unit

GOLDMUND TELOS 8800 PRICE

320,000 CHF ex vat each (in the region of £286,000)

HiFi PiG Says: A huge and powerful amplifier from Goldmund, befitting of its flagship status!