Introduction

In 2002, ‘Stereophile’ ran a cover article on Halcro’s DM58, proclaiming it as ‘The Best Amplifier Ever’. Stereophile along with many other expert listeners reported a product that defied belief, both technically and musically.

Halcro has no fewer than five international patents in areas covering aspects of its unique power factor corrected power supply and amplifier topology. Every element performs a vital function. The Eclipse amplifiers for instance embody twelve fundamental conceptual changes in how an amplifier is conceived. Their signature ‘three box’ design mounted on elegant pillars separates the power supply from the delicate audio circuitry with substantial shielding and physical separation. The pillars hide large heatsinks that keep the system running at optimum temperature, and solid casework panels provide acoustic isolation and damping to reduce vibration-induced distortion. Everything has a purpose.