We would like to extend our sincere thanks to “Oh Hifi” for their exceptionally detailed and insightful review of the Boulder 1162 Stereo Power Amplifier. In-depth reviews of this caliber are increasingly rare in the world of high-end audio, and we truly appreciate the time, careful listening, and technical understanding that went into evaluating this amplifier.
The article offers a clear and well-considered examination of Boulder Amplifiers’ Smart Current Technology, explaining how this new Class-A biasing design represents a meaningful step forward in solid-state amplifier engineering. The Smart Current Technology biasing scheme is implemented in all of the new 1100 series amplifiers. The new 1163 Stereo and the 1151 Mono power amplifiers are both marked improvements over their predecessors.
By placing the 1162 in context—both within Boulder’s four-decade history and among today’s reference-level power amplifiers— “Oh Hifi” highlights why this model stands apart from both its predecessor and its peers.
We especially value the thoughtful discussion of the 1162’s defining qualities: exceptional speaker control, effortless dynamics, ultra-low noise, and a presentation that combines technical accuracy with musical warmth and emotional engagement. Describing the 1162 as both powerful and musically expressive reflects exactly what we strive for when designing high-performance audio amplifiers.
Independent evaluations like this play a vital role in the audiophile community, helping listeners understand not only how a component performs, but what makes it meaningful in a real-world listening system. We are grateful to have the Boulder 1162 examined with such care and clarity, and we thank the reviewer for sharing their experience with music lovers and high-end audio enthusiasts around the world.
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