Airis 51-FITHY SS Amp

[gearJunkie]

OK. I wasn't paying attention to the fact that the Airis uses a solid state class D power amp. It doesn't require large transformers like a tube poweramp may require.

 

[JerEvil]

Yep. Class D.

Juts got my shipping notification! Super stoked for this amp.

 

[Desertdweller]

Yes, Fryette uses toroidal transformers to accommodate the form factor.

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Does the Airis use toroidal transformers?

Is that in the newer ones? I was thinking more like these:

Or the Mesa 2:Ninety:

 

[Allexi]

Is that in the newer ones? I was thinking more like these:

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Or the Mesa 2:Ninety:

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wow, that’s a lot of iron there

 

[JerEvil]

The VHT 2150 and original 2/90/2’s used toroidal for sure

 

[Blix]

The VHT 2150 and original 2/90/2’s used toroidal for sure

Indeed, 2150:

 

[JerEvil]

Indeed, 2150:
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I have one of the first run 2:90:2’s where the power and standby are in the middle of the chassis.

I’m TOLD by more than a couple amp builders, these early 2:90’s are VERY similar to the 2150.

 

[JerEvil]

Looks like mine will arrive on the 28th…

 

[eggpl@nt]

Airis opened preorders for their Recto-esque amp too.

SPEC-DEFIER AMPLIFIER

You knew it was coming next. This will ideally be released before Christmas and have a similar build time to the 51-Filthy amplifier. More details to come soon! July 15/2025: Preorders are now...

www.airiseffects.com

 

[MTB1973]

Anyone get theirs yet?

 

[eggpl@nt]

Anyone get theirs yet?

Not yet. Airis estimated a ~4wk lead time when I ordered, so I’m not expecting it for another few weeks.

 

[JerEvil]

I’m very interested to hear folks thoughts when they start rolling in.

Absolutely digging my prototype. Mine and the other 19” he had are the same build as the smaller format other than chassis layout. Basically “final form” juts different format.

 

[maddnotez]

I’m very interested to hear folks thoughts when they start rolling in.

Absolutely digging my prototype. Mine and the other 19” he had are the same build as the smaller format other than chassis layout. Basically “final form” juts different format.

Honestly sounds killer from what I've heard although with any solid state I've ever tried, 3 different crate amps, ampeg vh140c and the Katana. There is always some very specific sound in the low end that I can't explain.

 

[timbuck3]

Wow, those solid state are so small and compact. I’d love to see a unit used two of those for stereo use.

 

[JerEvil]

Honestly sounds killer from what I've heard although with any solid state I've ever tried, 3 different crate amps, ampeg vh140c and the Katana. There is always some very specific sound in the low end that I can't explain.

This is the first solid state amp I’ve bought in years. Played it for a bit again today and it’s bad ass.