In dem Onlinemagazin „HiFi-Senses“ hat Kriz Tan den Boulder 865 einem wohltuend kritischen Test unterzogen, bei dem er auch auf einige seiner Ansicht nach weniger gelungene Aspekte hervorhebt. Die Zusammenfassung liest sich so:
„Boulder 865 Integrated Amplifier is a very well made amplifier that is so neutral and transparent that any change of devices in your rig will give you the distinctive notification. On my review, I swap with various cables and source components, the Boulder 865 integrated amplifier picked them up easily and show it straight to your face. I was very intrigued and read up many other Boulder amplifier’s review and many had indicated its characteristic of furnishing clean, transparent presentation exactly the same as I had encountered. Though being its lowest model in the series, this Boulder 865 Integrated amplifier hold its brand name strong with distinct trade mark that will make listener craving for its bigger brothers.
Pros
Clear and detail treble
Very tight and controlled bass
Cons
Mid vocal is kind of dry
Lacks the holographic sensation.“
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