The PSB Alpha P5 passive loudspeaker, which was released in 2019, received near-universal critical praise. Building on the P5 platform, PSB introduced the Alpha AM5 in late 2020. The AM5 is a powered loudspeaker with digital and analog inputs. In fact, the left- and right-channel analog inputs feed an onboard phono stage, so a pair of AM5s can be used with a turntable as well as a digital source. This new speaker also also features digital signal processing (DSP) to tailor the frequency response and control the MaxxBass, MaxxDialog, and Maxx3D sound-enhancement effects it offers.
On December 1, 2020, Gordon Brockhouse reviewed the AM5 on SoundStageSimplifi.com, for which it received SoundStage! Reviewers’ Choice and 2020 Product of the Year awards. In his review Gordon wrote this: “As countless reviews have attested, the Alpha P5 is a killer speaker for $399/pair. For $200 more, the Alpha AM5 adds a built-in amplifier tailor-made for it, with a very capable phono stage, a USB DAC, Bluetooth, and useful DSP that allows the AM5 to transcend the limitations of its size and power output. The math is compelling: for $599, you get a dynamite system with everything you need to enjoy music and movies -- just add a source or two. Enthusiastically recommended.”
Read Gordon's full review here: www.soundstagesimplifi.com/in...
In this Take 2 video, Jay Lee re-examines the Alpha AM5, gives his thoughts on its performance and features, and compares it to the passive P5. Do Jay’s thoughts mirror Gordon’s? Watch the video to find out more.
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