At the Service of Music
Halcro's position is simple – create amplification that combines exemplary technical specs with truly superb musical performance.
Halcro at Winters Audio
The original Halcro amplifier hit the audio world with considerable impact. In late 2002 Stereophile’s cover article was on the Halcro's dm58, boldly stating “The Best Amplifier Ever". Numerous awards and ultra-positive reviews soon followed and Halcro grew into one of the world’s most respected hifi brands. Halcro made a series of improvements to the dm58 over the years culminating in the dm88 monoblocks and the dm38 stereo amplifier.
But then things went quiet for a while, but fast forward to the start of 2023 and moves were underway for a new owner to acquire the brand, all its stock, tooling and patents. The result in essence is a spectacular revival of the brand with two new amplifiers that use the same stunning form as the originals, but with a near complete redesign of the internals.
The result is like a two-way time warp. Yes the new amplifiers remind us of those stunning originals, but they are totally fresh in reality – almost futuristic in their refinement, clarity and boundless musicality. To say that we are delighted to have these amplifiers at Winters Audio is an understatement. They provide an experience that is not readily matched by anything else out there. On this planet, or any other.
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Separation – Integration
Component Design at a Different Level
The naked shot of the Eclipse really confirms just how different Halcro have approached the design of a power amplifier. They don't give everything away of course but we can clearly get a feel of how the main elements of the amplifier are separated for EMI and RFI control, but also integrated in a way that ensures optimal draining of vibration down through an integral stand.
The power supplies in the lower section are a long way from the amplification stages in the structure at the top – a feature that other amps don't achieve unless they have a separate power supply box.
Meet Dr Peter Foster
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Halcro CEO
The Winters Audio Experience
Super Fidelity?
Halcro makes a very bold claim:
"Halcro designs and manufactures the only Super Fidelity amplifiers in the world. This Super Fidelity amplifier reproduces with better than 99.9997% purity of all tones across the entire audio range."
There are lots of amplifier manufacturers who might be upset about this claim, with many of their products delivering a beautiful musical experience – and measuring pretty well too.
Yet, somehow, the Halcro's do sound different – brilliant in fact. And for some people there is nothing else that comes close. We think they're very special and if you're in the market for this type of amplifier, we strongly suggest you audition them before making your final choice.