Cyclone 1.2 Integrated Amplifier
The entry-level Cyclone 1.2 uses bi-polar Darlington output devices driven with an all-new front-end circuit derived from the more advanced MOSFET designs used in the superior models in the Talk range. Extensive use of surface-mount technology and micro-processor controlled relay and input-switching eliminates the need for conventional wiring within the amplifier and optimises the signal path resulting in an improved overall performance.
Producing a healthy 80 Watts into 8 Ohms and over 140 Watts into more difficult 4 Ohm loads, the Cyclone 1.2 demonstrates an impressive ability to drive even the most demanding of loudspeakers. As with all Talk amplifiers, dynamics are a given - what may be surprising is the high-level of subtlety and deftness that also abounds from this muscular amplifier. Vocals in particular are projected with a sense of space and solidity that allows all the musical nuances to be felt and experienced, not just heard.
Double sets of speaker outputs are provided via either standard 4mm gold plated binding posts or the new EU safety 'BFA' plugs. The amplifier is fully equipped with remote control for input selection, volume and mute functions and has 6 line-level inputs with one preout socket for additional power amplifiers.
When partnered with the matching Thunder 1.2 CD Player a truly musical toe-tapping hi-fi system is created - hair-brushes and air guitars to the ready!
Key Benefits
 | Musicality and subtlety |
| Relay input-switching - low noise floor |
| Upgradeable |
Specifications.
| Power output 20-20k 8 Ohms | 80W |
| Distortion 1kHz 10W 8 Ohms | <= 0.008% |
| S/N Ratio | <= -83dB A-weighted |
| Residual Noise | <= -73dB unweighted |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-75kHz +0dB -3dB |
| Case Material Type | 1.2mm pre-coated Steel with painted 1.2mm steel cover. |
| Front panel | 6mm extruded HE9 aluminium |
| Working Voltages | Mains 220-240V~AC |
| Mains 110-120V~ AC | |
| Dimensions H.W.D (mm) (inc feet, exc connections) | 90 x 430 x 300 |
| Weight Packed (kg) | 9.1 |
| Weight Un-packed (kg) | 7.7 |