Audia Flight FLS 9

The FLS 9 is the latest creation from AUDIA Flight.

It is a high-end integrated of the FLS series which shares with the FLS1 and FLS10 models the same circuits of the fully balanced preamplifier stage. The power of 150 W on 8 ohms is delivered on each channel by 6 transistors selected with the traditional speed and control capacity which make the reputation of the brand. The FLS 9 will be suitable for low efficiency speakers or those whose impedance reaches critical values (less than 2 ohms). The general power supply is based on a 1000 W shielded audio quality toroidal transformer. It supplies 8 secondary circuits with very low impedance and very low noise whose special cards are printed with thick layers of copper. It is completed by a set of high quality capacitors of 120,000 µF. The solid aluminum chassis, machined, brushed and anodized, with the Audia Flight logo engraved on the hood, is available in two finishes: silver or black. Easily accessible by two exterior hatches on the rear panel, the FLS 9 can receive one or two optional cards from the four currently available at any time.

Audia Flight’s gorgeous-looking FLS 9 comes out of leftfield – its volume control best described as ‘esoteric’ and its user experience being not entirely foolproof. Fortunately, it’s right on the money in performance terms. Those seeking an integrated offering imperious imaging, majestic musicality and a smooth, sensuous sound – not to mention a streaming upgrade path on the horizon – should book a flight…
” The FLS9 is new and has to prove itself in this respect, but seeing the quality of the boards and the components used I am sure it will do so. The most important aspect is of course the sound quality of the amplifier and its ability to drive a pair of speakers to their own acoustic limits. The FLS9 behaves well in every aspect. It is fast, it controls the bass, it is transparent and detailed, never sharp neither dull, and naturally balanced over the entire frequency range. Add to that the very low noise
floor, that reveals the long, long decay of notes. Its flawless operation with 0.5 dB volume steps is a gift. Overall, the FLS9 is a high class amplifier with a lot of DNA from the more costly amps in the Audia Flight catalogue. Hand built in Italy, it’s a good looking design with enough features and space for additional input cards in the back panel all add to the appeal. I wouldn’t mind keeping it in my smaller room for a very extended period of time. Recommended? It sure is.”
“Cette machine à la construction remarquable propose au mélomane une performance très réussie qui se caractérise par d’évidentes qualités d’articulation au sein d’une reproduction musicale hyper naturelle. C’est un
amplificateur que l’on réservera aux meilleurs maillons pour profiter de ses qualités de finesse et de délié. Sa grande réserve de puissance lui permet d’alimenter une large palette d’enceintes acoustiques sans la moindre difficulté.
Enfin, si on le désire, on profitera de ses options qui sont de vraies sources à part entière et qui n’ont rien d’un gadget.”
“”L’intégré Audia FLS9 est dans la lignée d’excellence de la gamme FLS, conçu avec le même soin et la même passion du détail signant sa personnalité. Il a tout pour plaire au mélomane, d’abord par ses qualités musicales faites de finesse, de matière, de force quand il le faut et de respect de la musique en général, sans frasques inutiles, mais avec probité. Ses excellentes cartes optionnelles l’ouvrent à l’avenir et son utilisation est un régal, apportant la dose de modernité souhaitée. Le FLS9 est un très estimable compagnon de musique pour longtemps.”
“Amplificatorul AF FLS 9 se incadreaza pe linia de excelenta a gamei FLS, conceputa cu aceeasi grija si pasiune pentru detalii care reprezinta semnatura personalitatii sale. Are tot ce-i trebuie pentru a-i placea unui meloman, in primul rand prin calitatile sale muzicale date de finete, materialele folosite, de forta pe care o degaja la momentul oportun si de respectul pentru muzica in general…FLS 9 este o foarte valoros companion de muzica pentru vreme indelungata.