WestminsterLab, the acclaimed Hong Kong audio manufacturer renowned for its pursuit of sonic purity and innovative design, today announced the launch of the Omne Integrated Amplifier. This groundbreaking all-in-one solution redefines integrated amplification by delivering reference-level performance in a compact, elegant package with a height of less than 13cm.
The Omne represents the culmination of WestminsterLab’s proprietary technologies, including its revolutionary iBIAS Class-A circuitry and fully balanced architecture. Engineered without compromise over several years and through multiple iterations, the amplifier achieves astonishing sonic performance and a profound understanding of the elegance of music reproduction.
“At WestminsterLab, we believe that true high-end audio can be more accessible without sacrificing performance,” said Angus Leung, Founder of WestminsterLab. “The Omne embodies this philosophy – it eliminates the traditional compromises of integrated amplifiers while preserving the emotional connection that only the finest separate systems can deliver.”
Key Features of the Omne Integrated Amplifier
Power and Precision: Delivers 50 watts per channel of pure Class-A power into 8 ohms (100 watts into 4 ohms, 200 watts into 2 ohms) with a peak current output of 12A, utilising WestminsterLab’s proven Class-A topology. The fully symmetrical and balanced circuit ensures the Omne retains the classic WestminsterLab sonic signature.
Full Balanced Dual-Mono Pre-amplifier: Inherited from the acclaimed Quest pre-amplifier, the Omne uses the same architecture and schematic as its larger sibling. With a gain of just 6 dB and fewer than 12 components in the signal path, the musical signal remains as pure and original as possible.
Horizontal Bi-Amping: The Omne also features concurrent operation of its internal Class A amplifier and preamp output. This makes it possible to pair the Omne with the Rei for horizontal bi-amping in more power-demanding situations. As a result, the Omne not only excels in the present but is also future-proofed for more demanding listening in the years ahead.
Uni-Core Architecture: Eliminates all low-voltage signal and power-supply wiring by using aerospace-grade, gold-plated point-to-point connectors on custom circuit boards, reducing signal degradation, crosstalk, and interference to unprecedented levels.
Precision 99-step Volume Control: A new volume control system, developed in-house for the first time by WestminsterLab, features individual PCBs for each channel and a separate PCB for the control circuitry. This completely isolates control-related noise and achieves negligible channel crosstalk. The system also provides left-right balance adjustment of up to 6 dB and a home-theatre bypass mode for maximum integration with existing systems.
Five Individual Inputs with Completely Isolated Grounds: The Omne offers three balanced XLR inputs and two optional module slots. All inputs are completely isolated from one another – a step beyond the Quest – ensuring no noise from unused inputs or grounds affects the selected source.
Individual Power Controls for Optional Modules: The power supply for optional modules operates on a power-on-demand basis. Modules are powered only when their input is selected, reducing idle noise and improving overall power efficiency. When used with an optical cartridge, the optical element is switched off when not in use, extending the life of the cartridge.
Over-Engineered Power Supplies: Pure power is fundamental to the WestminsterLab experience. Despite its compact size, the Omne houses four highly efficient O-core transformers in the lower compartment and 18 individual rails of separate linear power supplies for each section. Even the control microprocessor and display have their own dedicated linear power supply to minimise noise. The pre-amplifier and power amplifier sections have completely independent power control, maintaining full audio performance when the unit is used solely as a pre-amplifier.
Dynamic Central Control Unit: All operations are managed by a single in-house-developed processing unit that prioritises both functionality and sonic performance. For example, the processor reduces its clock frequency when demand is low, such as when the display is off, further minimising noise, even though the entire control system runs on its own linear power supply and dedicated transformer.
Advanced Protection: The Omne incorporates WestminsterLab’s intelligent thermal management, thermal protection, and DC protection systems. These run on separate logic circuitry for reliable operation and minimal interference with sonic performance.
Artisanal Construction: Hand-built in Hong Kong by a small team of skilled craftsmen, each unit requires at least 120 hours of assembly, burn-in, and individual calibration. All components are carefully matched and selected for performance and longevity before being precisely mounted on extra-thick glass-fibre PCBs. The Omne is engineered and crafted to deliver decades of reliable service.
Less is More: The Omne’s minimalist aesthetic belies its sophisticated engineering. Its chassis, machined from multiple solid billets of aircraft-grade aluminium, provides exceptional structural rigidity and effective heat dissipation. The front panel features only a discreet display, maintaining WestminsterLab’s signature understated elegance. For the first time, the Omne is available in silver or black anodised finishes.
The WestminsterLab Omne Integrated Amplifier will be available through authorized dealers and distributors worldwide beginning February 2026, with a suggested retail price starting from €39,000 / $36,000 USD.
