The ASR Emitter I Series – The Truth in Music

The ASR Emitter I Series – The Truth in Music

At Sunny Components, Inc., we are honored to represent the legendary ASR Emitter I amplifier series—a benchmark in German amplifier design. Since 1985, ASR has built amplifiers that pursue one ideal: absolute sonic purity without compromise.

Every Emitter is hand-crafted, massively over-engineered, and designed to last for decades. With external power supplies, battery options, and unique customization features, ASR Emitters are unlike any other amplifier in the world.

Let’s explore the Emitter I lineup:

Emitter I Basic – The Music Machine

Technical Highlights:

  • External Power Supply for low-noise operation in the main chassis.

  • Filter Capacity: 672,000 µF.

  • Transformer Power: Dual 500 VA.

  • Power Output:

    • 2 × 140 W @ 8 Ω

    • 2 × 250 W @ 4 Ω

    • 2 × 450 W @ 2 Ω

  • Weight: 51 kg (amplifier + PSU).

Sound Character:
The Emitter I Basic is already a fully-fledged high-end amplifier, not an “entry-level” piece. With vast current reserves, it delivers a sound that is fast, articulate, and holographic, with bass that is crisp and wobble-free, mids that are warm and lifelike, and treble that is silky and natural.

Reviews:

  • Fairaudio praised its “absolute honesty and truthfulness”, noting how it handles every genre with equal mastery.

  • 6moons remarked that it produces a “spacious, holographic stage where speakers simply vanish.”

Key Feature: DIP switch customization inside the chassis allows you to tune the sound signature to your room acoustics, speakers, and taste.

Emitter I Exclusive – Refinement & Power

Technical Highlights:

  • Filter Capacity: 880,000 µF.

  • Transformer Power: Dual 700 VA.

  • Power Output:

    • 2 × 160 W @ 8 Ω

    • 2 × 290 W @ 4 Ω

    • 2 × 520 W @ 2 Ω

  • Weight: 54 kg (amplifier + PSU).

Sound Character:
The Exclusive brings more control, greater dynamic contrast, and higher authority than the Basic. The midrange gains texture and body, while the stage becomes even more three-dimensional and energetic.

Reviews:

  • Stereoplay called it “a revelation in spatiality, clarity, and tonal balance.”

  • Users consistently praise its ability to unlock the full potential of demanding loudspeakers—effortlessly driving large B&W, Focal, or Wilson models.

Key Advantage: With the Exclusive, instruments and voices gain sharper contours and lifelike presence—like moving from the back rows to the conductor’s seat in a concert hall.

Emitter I Exclusive HV + Battery Power Supply – The Pinnacle

Technical Highlights:

  • Filter Capacity: Over 1,032,440 µF.

  • Transformer Power: Dual 700 VA.

  • Battery Power Supply: Provides a completely isolated, noise-free DC supply to the sensitive input stage, adding 428,000 µF of extra filtering.

  • Power Output:

    • 2 × 160 W @ 8 Ω

    • 2 × 290 W @ 4 Ω

    • 2 × 520 W @ 2 Ω

  • Dimensions & Weight:

    • Amp: 22 kg

    • PSU: 32 kg

    • Battery PSU: 26 kg

    • Total: 80 kg

Sound Character:
The HV with battery supply represents the ultimate refinement of the Emitter concept. The battery isolation eliminates the last trace of AC interference, yielding:

  • Even greater transparency and silence between notes.

  • More air and space around instruments.

  • A physical, almost tactile presence of performers in the room.

Reviews:

  • Stereoplay described it as “a sonic sculpture of limitless stability, a reference in amplifier design.”

  • Many reviewers call the HV “endgame amplification”—a piece you can build a lifetime system around.

Why Choose ASR Emitters?

  • German Handcraftsmanship – Built for decades of flawless use.

  • Massive Power Supplies – Effortless current delivery, even for the most demanding speakers.

  • Customizable Voicing – Internal DIP switches make each Emitter a tailor-made amplifier.

  • Longevity – Designed to operate reliably for generations.

Since their debut in 1985, ASR Emitters have been celebrated in over 100 international reviews, consistently praised for their truthful sound, enormous reserves of power, and unique engineering.

✨ Available now for audition at Sunny Components, Inc.
📍 Experience the Emitter I Series in person—where every note, every nuance, and every silence is revealed in its purest form.

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