The pinnacle of Riviera’s engineering: the Special Edition system. The APL01SE Reference Preamplifier features an all-valve, zero feedback, pure Class A circuit. This Special Edition is further enhanced by the use of top-tier components and noble materials, including custom-designed output transformers. The AFM100SE Monoblock Power Amplifiers complete the chain. Each unit delivers 100 W in pure Class A into 8 ohms, utilizing a hybrid circuit (bipolar/MOSFET) and zero feedback to ensure absolute sonic purity. Meticulously crafted, as Riviera believes mechanical construction significantly impacts sound quality.
Power Monophonic Amplifier, in Class A
The Final AFM100 Special Edition Monophonic Amplifier is a Class A Reference Monophonic Power Amplifier, incorporating all the cornerstones of Riviera amplifiers: Zero Overall Feedback, a Hybrid design (valves for voltage amplification, solid-state devices for power), and Pure Class A operation. The AFM100 SE offers 100W into 8 ohms in Class A (200W into 4 ohms) and is able to drive loudspeakers with the utmost naturalness. Its refinement and driving capabilities make it suitable for use in both single-amplification and multi-amplification systems.
Reference Tube Line Preamplifier
The APLOISE represents the ultimate expression of Riviera’s expertise in the domain of preamplifiers. Every aspect of its design has been meticulously optimised to prioritise musical performance over mere technical specifications. The audio circuit is entirely tube-based, employing a Class A, Zero Feedback configuration to deliver exceptional musical results and demonstrate remarkable technical performance. The SRPP design, meticulously optimised to deliver the specific type of distortion with an ‘aural distribution of harmonics that ensures absolute transparency to the human ear, a hallmark of Riviera’s designs.
