Saturn Audio 701 Integrated Amplifier - Demo unit
Some amplifiers sell themselves on how they look. The Saturn 701 sells itself the moment the music starts, and stays visually quiet the rest of the time.
The Case for Keeping It Simple
A separate preamp and power amp can sound superb, but it also means two chassis, another set of interconnects, more money, and more to go wrong. For a lot of good systems that separation buys very little and costs a lot of shelf space. The tradeoff is real: simplicity usually means giving something up on sound.
Why We Chose the 701
We chose the Saturn Audio 701 because it's the rare integrated that doesn't make you feel like you compromised. It puts a proper preamp and a 110-watt class A/B power amp in one chassis, with a balanced XLR input and four RCA inputs, so it anchors a real system without the clutter of separates. Clean power, honest tone, and enough headroom to drive demanding speakers without strain.
What the Specs Won't Tell You
It Drives Speakers That Scare Smaller Amps
110 watts per channel into 8 ohms with real class A/B power behind it means the 701 keeps its composure when the music gets loud and complex. Speakers that go soft or harsh on an underpowered amp stay controlled, so dynamic swings land with weight instead of falling apart.
It Gets Out of the Way of the Music
The refined circuitry and balanced input keep the signal clean from source to speaker. You hear the recording, not the amplifier, tone that sounds like real instruments, clear separation between voices, and a background that stays quiet so detail comes through.
One Box, Less to Fuss Over
A single well-made chassis with Furutech connectors and GAIA isolation feet means fewer cables, less vibration, and a cleaner rack. It's easier to place, easier to live with, and there's one less thing between you and pressing play.
The Audio Two Verdict
The 701 is for the system where you want the performance of separates without the footprint, the second power cord, or the extra cost. It's got the power to run most speakers, the tone to make long listening sessions easy, and it's built in Canada with a ten-year warranty. If you're consolidating a good system down to one great amplifier, this is a serious candidate.
"Organic, warm, detailed... the bass was integrated into the whole frequency range. Very impressive." — Rick Becker, PMA Magazine
Tech You Can Hear
| What You Hear | Why It Happens |
|---|---|
| Control and weight on demanding speakers | 110 watts into 8 ohms, 124 watts into 4 ohms, class A/B |
| The amp disappears behind the recording | Refined circuitry with balanced XLR input |
| Clean, detailed sound over long sessions | 87dB signal-to-noise and THD under 0.004% |
| Full extension top to bottom | 5Hz to 88kHz frequency response |
| A quieter, more stable presentation | Furutech connectors and IsoAcoustics GAIA feet |
Technical Highlights
- 110 watts into 8 ohms, 124 watts into 4 ohms, class A/B
- 4 RCA inputs and 1 balanced XLR input
- Preamp output plus one pair of speaker binding posts
- Frequency response 5Hz to 88kHz; gain 35dB
- THD under 0.004% at 1W into 8 ohms; signal-to-noise 87dB
- Furutech IEC and speaker binding posts; IsoAcoustics GAIA feet
- Silver or black faceplate; made in Canada, 10-year warranty
Why Choose Audio Two
Audio Two ships across Canada. That said, a system at this level is worth a conversation before you commit — we can make sure it's the right fit for your room, your source, and how you actually listen. Reach out and we'll help you get it right.
Our Demo unit is in mint condition.