Halcro

AmplifiersPreamplifiers & phono stages

Halcro is an Australian amplifier maker founded by Bruce Candy, a scientist who had previously worked on metal detection technology. Halcro became famous around the turn of the millennium for amplifiers with exceptionally low measured distortion, far below conventional designs, achieved through patented circuit techniques. Its dm58 monoblock power amplifier, with a striking curved, sculptural chassis, was widely reviewed and became one of the most talked-about amplifiers of its time, and it was followed by the dm68 and preamplifiers such as the dm8 and dm10. The company also produced the more affordable Logic series. Halcro's products were praised for clarity and neutrality, though some reviewers debated whether vanishingly low distortion figures translated directly into better sound. The company's activity has been less visible in recent years, but its amplifiers remain notable examples of a measurement-led approach to design. Its distinctive styling and record-breaking measurements made Halcro one of the most memorable amplifier brands of its generation, and its products still attract interest among collectors.

Notable Halcro products

• dm58 monoblocks
• dm68 monoblocks
• dm8 preamplifier
• dm10 preamplifier
• Logic series

Sources: en.wikipedia.org