Regarded from a purely external point of view this brand-new high-performance power amplifier gives a slim and delicate impression. Don’t be deceived! Inside the case is a true Goliath: our development engineers have squeezed into it the same outstanding output stage philosophy and circuit technology as the famed A 1530. At the same time the new unit retains all its predecessor’s wonderful broad-band character and speed. You’ll be bowled over by its dynamic reserves, too: the A 1230 can supply more than 500 watts of power for brief periods. The A 1230 looks small, but sounds gigantic.