Roksan Kandy K3
Roksan Kandy K3 stereo power amplifier, 140 W per channel into 8 ohms, designed for bi-amplification with a Kandy K3 integrated amplifier.
Description
The Kandy K3 is a stereo power amplifier from Roksan, intended to complement an existing hi-fi system rather than operate on its own. Paired with a preamplifier or an integrated amplifier capable of driving a pre-out output, it handles the power stage and increases the available headroom for driving demanding speakers.
Its power output reaches 140 W per channel into 8 ohms, rising to 220 W per channel into 4 ohms, reflecting a power supply capable of delivering current even as speaker impedance drops. The damping factor of over 110 into 8 ohms indicates good control over driver cone movement, useful with speakers producing punchy bass. Harmonic distortion remains below 0.003% at 1 kHz into 8 ohms, and the signal-to-noise ratio reaches 100 dB, both values reflecting a particularly clean power stage. Frequency response extends from below 3 Hz to over 100 kHz at -3 dB, well beyond the audible spectrum.
The Kandy K3 offers balanced XLR inputs and outputs as well as unbalanced RCA connections, allowing it to integrate with most existing setups, whether balanced or unbalanced. It can also be paired with the Kandy K3 integrated amplifier to form a bi-amplified system, or even tri-amplified with compatible speakers, dedicating separate power to each section of the sound spectrum.
This model is aimed at an enthusiast already equipped with a satisfactory source and preamplification, looking to take a step up in dynamics and speaker control without changing their entire setup. It is particularly suited to bi-amplifiable systems or speakers that are difficult to drive, where extra power and damping translate directly into tighter bass and sharper transients.
Technical specifications
| Power output | 2x140 W (8 ohms) / 2x220 W (4 ohms) |
| Input impedance | 23 kohms |
| Input sensitivity | 900 mV (115 W) |
| Damping factor | >110 (8 ohms) |
| Frequency response | <3 Hz - >100 kHz (-3 dB) |
| Gain | 31.6 dB |
| Harmonic distortion | <0.003% at 1 kHz - 8 ohms |
| Signal to noise ratio | 100 dB (ref. 900 mV) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 105 x 432 x 380 mm |
| Weight | 13 kg |
What to check before buying used
When buying used, it is worth checking the condition of the potentiometers and internal protection relays, as well as confirming that both channels perform correctly at full power, as any imbalance or unusual background noise may indicate ageing power supply capacitors. Checking the XLR and RCA connectors, which are often used when changing configurations, also helps ensure the connections are reliable before integrating the unit into a bi-amplified system.
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