Axxess Forté 2 Integrated Amplifier
The Axxess Forté 2 is a sophisticated all-in-one integrated amplifier developed by Audio Group Denmark, combining cutting-edge digital architecture with refined analogue performance. Positioned within the Forté series lineup, it delivers a seamless fusion of streaming, DAC functionality, amplification, and headphone output in a single, elegantly engineered chassis.
At its core, the Forté 2 is designed for musical authenticity and low-noise performance, leveraging proprietary technologies derived from sister brands such as Aavik, Ansuz, and Børresen. The result is a highly resolving yet natural presentation, capable of reproducing music with exceptional clarity, timing, and dynamic precision.
Key Features
- All-in-one design: integrated amplifier, streamer, DAC, and headphone amplifier
- 100W per channel into 8 ohms
- Proprietary 1-bit DAC architecture for analogue-like sound reproduction
- Advanced resonant mode power supply for fast, stable current delivery
- Extensive Ansuz Tesla Coil technology for noise reduction
- Network streaming with modern platform compatibility (DLNA, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready)
- Minimalist Scandinavian industrial design
Technology Overview
Resonant Mode Power Supply
The Forté 2 uses a high-frequency resonant power supply designed to deliver rapid current on demand while maintaining an ultra-low noise floor, improving both transient response and overall musical realism.
1-Bit DAC Architecture
Unlike traditional multi-bit DAC designs, the in-house 1-bit DAC reduces timing errors and noise sensitivity, preserving a more natural, analogue-like tonal character with enhanced clarity.
Ansuz Tesla Coil Technology
A defining feature of the Forté 2 is its extensive Tesla coil array, used to actively suppress electrical noise and resonance, resulting in a quieter background and improved micro-detail retrieval.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 2 × 100 W into 8 Ω |
| Amplifier Type | Integrated (Class D topology with advanced power supply) |
| DAC | Proprietary 1-bit DAC |
| Streaming | Built-in (DLNA, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Roon Ready) |
| Analog Inputs | 1 × RCA line input |
| Digital Inputs | 1 × Toslink, 1 × BNC S/PDIF, 1 × USB-B |
| Network | 1 × LAN (RJ45) |
| USB | 2 × USB-A (storage support) |
| Outputs | Speaker terminals, RCA pre-out, 6.3mm headphone |
| Headphone Amp | Dedicated Class A (32–600 Ω support) |
| Tesla Coils | 72 active, 144 square, 4 zirconium |
| Dither Circuits | 6 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 370 × 420 × 110 mm |
| Weight | ~8 kg |
The Axxess Forté 2 stands out as a modern high-end integrated solution, offering a rare combination of power, refinement, and technological innovation in a single chassis. Its emphasis on noise reduction, timing accuracy, and system integration makes it particularly appealing for discerning listeners seeking a minimalist yet uncompromising hi-fi system.
With its advanced DAC topology, proprietary power supply design, and streaming capabilities, the Forté 2 delivers a presentation that is both analytically precise and musically engaging—a hallmark of Audio Group Denmark’s design philosophy.
Condition: Excellent
Colour: Black
Note: Product includes additional accessories and original packaging
R98,000.00
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