soulution
Amplifiers
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Preamplifiers
Best Known For
Amplifiers
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Used Products
16
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Average Price
$40,001-$75,000
Brand Popularity
241
 of 900+
Products Listed
18
Review Count
17
Founding Year
2006
Headquarters
Switzerland
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What's unique about the brand

Soulution Audio is distinguished by its ultra-wide bandwidth and high-speed circuitry, which allows for high levels of local negative feedback without adverse effects, and uses switch-mode power supplies that provide stable voltage under any load. The brand's amplifiers minimize signal path length by using copper bars instead of wires, while achieving exceptionally low noise floors and precise bass control through their high-speed, high-feedback circuit design.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • Soulution's designs prioritize extremely high-speed circuits and substantial local negative feedback, dramatically reducing distortion and phase errors compared to traditional solid-state amplifiers.
  • They utilize sophisticated switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) for exceptionally stable and clean power delivery, allowing for greater dynamic linearity and bass control.
  • The brand's components, while solid-state, are often described as having a "tube-like" soundstage and imaging, with a three-dimensional bloom and a natural presentation of instrumental images.
  • Soulution integrates advanced digital volume control (Leedh Processing) that preserves signal purity and micro-details, making a separate linestage preamplifier potentially unnecessary.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "To hear the effortless way this amp sorts out strings, winds, brass, and percussion (and individual players within each section) even on the most floor-shaking fortississimos of a terrifically busy and dynamic piece like the Feria of Ravel's Rapsodie espagnol is to hear a huge symphony orchestra reproduced with so much of the limitless ease and air, dense and variegated tone color, and thrilling acoustical power of a real orchestra in a real hall that it will send chills down your spine and goosebumps up your arms." (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/soulution-711-stereo-amplifier-701-monoblock-amplifier-and-725-full-function-preamplifier)
  • "One of them is incredibly black background, a black silk screen with instruments bodies displayed on it; displayed in 3D and on an IMAX scale to boot. The role of this background needs to be fully understood and properly appreciated because what the 530 does with music is absolutely unique, even better than the 710 paired with the top 720 preamplifier I once tested." (https://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0313/soulution530integrated_amplifier.htm)
  • "Regardless of the speakers in play, the Soulution 331 offered stunning transparency, effortless control including Earth-shaking bass, the kind of dynamic performance that made me say "wow" out loud along with other less PG exclamations, a sound image as solid as real life filled with the sounds of music that were as finely nuanced, detailed, and naturally voiced as I've had the pleasure to live with. One real standout aspect among the 331's many standout qualities is its ability to sculpt finely delineated musical details down to microscopic levels while allowing them to unfold within a believable three dimensional space." (https://twitteringmachines.com/review-soulution-331-integrated-amplifier)
  • "The Soulution 755 (in combination with the Soulution 711 amplifier) delivers the muscular ache and beauty of "King Harvest" better than I've ever before heard it delivered. It is simply magical to hear Helm sitting beside his drums and cymbals in three dimensions—you can almost see him cocking his head and scrunching up his face toward the microphone." (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/soulution-755-phono-preamplifier)
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Lineup comparison

We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.

360 DAC

  • Positioning: Part of Soulution's 3 Series, positioned as an entry-level high-performance DAC.
  • Description: Offers excellent sound quality with its zeroPhase technology, which minimizes timing errors for a more realistic audio experience. Compared to the 560 and 760 models, it features LEEDH volume control to reduce truncation errors, making it ideal for users with smaller budgets or those seeking a compact solution for smaller rooms without compromising on sound quality.

560 DAC

  • Positioning: A mid-range offering in Soulution's 5 Series, providing a balance between performance and cost.
  • Description: Excels with its dual mono design and Zero-Phase-Technology, ensuring minimal phase errors for a clear and detailed sound. It shares many features with the 760 DAC, such as separate power supplies for digital and analog stages.

760 DAC

  • Positioning: The flagship model in Soulution's 7 Series, representing the pinnacle of their DAC technology.
  • Description: Distinguished by its groundbreaking clock technology and Zero-Phase-Technology, offering unparalleled precision and soundstage. It surpasses the 560 and 360 models with its superior power supply and digital volume control.
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