Red Rose Music Spirit Amplifier and Speakers (Rosewood)

by Red Rose Music

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 17.8 x 25 inches
• Shipping Weight: 79 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068V2D
• Item model number: Spirit CS RW
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,115 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Mark Levinson and Red Rose Music have employed breakthrough technologies to handcraft audio equipment of the finest sonic quality at a fraction of the cost of traditional audio designs. At less than $2,000, the stunning Spirit Music System offers true high-end sound reproduction, previously obtainable only with the finest separate components.

The 35-watt-per-channel Spirit amplifier supplies breathtaking sound without the bulk, cost and heat of a traditional amplifier. This compact integrated amplifier is based on the hugely successful Rosette 1. Build quality is identical to its more expensive sibling, and finish and detailing is of a quality normally only associated with expensive cameras.

Based upon the outstanding Red Rose Music Rosebud speaker, the Spirit LS1 uses lower cost components and a simplified cabinet. Overall dimensions are identical to the original Rosebud. Standard finishes are a luxury Rosewood veneer and French Sycamore.

This impressive system reproduces the full detail of programs from SACDs (Super Audio CDs), LPs and traditional sources such as FM tuners and compact discs (requires an external phono preamp to play LPs or other analog discs).

Easy to set up and operate, the Spirit amp has just three controls: on/off, input selector and volume. The system includes 30 feet of speaker cable, and optional speaker stands are also available. The amplifier measures 4 1/2" x 11" x 8 1/4" and weighs 13 lbs. Each speaker measures approximately 12" x 7" x 12" and weighs 9 lbs. Five-year warranty on the amplifier; three-year warranty on the speakers.

The Spirit System is available for purchase through our Spirit dealers, and online through Amazon.com, Acoustic Sounds, and The Sharper Image. In the UK, please visit our partner MDC.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Audio System, February 13, 2003

By 

Matthew A. Soldo (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Rose Music Spirit Amplifier and Speakers (Complete System, French Sycamore) (Electronics)

This is an incredible stereo system. While some people may balk at the lack of wiz-bang features like surround sound, once your here this you won't care. I've auditioned systems that cost 10 times as much and don't sound nearly as good. Don't worry about this like the lack of wattage or a subwoofer. This system sounds great, that's the important thing.

The best part about this system is that it was designed as a system. Many audio buffs spend way to much time finding components that sound good with one another. Red Rose has already done this for you.

Be sure to get two things along with this. First, good speaker stands (the ones they sell here on amazon.com are a compromise, get Red Rose's Rosebud stands, they'll elevate the speaker to your ear height, which is extemely important to get the most out of the system). Second, a half descent SACD player. This system was made for the hi-fidelity sound of SACDs. Even a low end SACD player will sound better than a several thousand dollar CD player.

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