1060

About the 1060

The Boulder 1060 is a solid-state, fully balanced stereo power amplifier introduced in 2004, designed for audiophiles demanding high power and exceptional sound clarity. It delivers 300 watts per channel into 8 ohms continuously, with peak power reaching 800 watts into 4 ohms and 1600 watts into 2 ohms. The amplifier features a low distortion design with total harmonic distortion (THD) of 0.001% from 20 Hz to 2 kHz and 0.005% at 20 kHz, and a frequency response extending from 0.015 Hz to 150 kHz (-3 dB). It uses 56 bipolar output transistors and 48 power supply capacitors to maintain stable, high power output into difficult speaker loads. The chassis is machined aluminum with interlocking parts for vibration dampening and heat dissipation. The 1060 is biased in class-AB and is fully balanced from input to output, using proprietary 983 gain stages to minimize noise and distortion. It weighs 140 lbs and measures 18" W x 9.5" H x 22.5" D. The amplifier is designed and manufactured entirely in Boulder, Colorado, with custom components and robust protection circuitry. It requires a 32A power cord and uses balanced XLR inputs only. The 1060 is known for its dynamic impact, authority, and resolution, making it suitable for demanding loudspeaker loads and serious audiophile systems.