ATOLL is powering Dynaudio’s New Contour 20 Black Edition loudspeakers at AXPONA 2025 and the sound is simply sublime. The system features the New ATOLL IN400 Evolution integrated amplifier ($7,000) and New CD400 Evolution CD Player ($7,900). The system also included the ATOLL ST300 Streamer/ DAC/Preamp ($4,900), with cabling from Transparent Audio.
The Contour 20 Black Edition ($8,000 U.S.) is a super-premium version of the award-winning Contour 20i. Its tweeter has been upgraded from the already-stellar Esotar 2i to a full-on Esotar 3, also found in the Heritage Collection and our top-of-the-tree Confidence range. It has improved motor and spider designs, and its crossover has been given a full makeover. Everything from resistors and capacitors to internal cabling and even wire coils has been given a boost.
Listening to the Contour 20 Black Edition I was impressed with how it disappeared into the room while somehow sounding like a floor standing speakers with impressive bass, soundstage and dynamics. If it can sound this good in a hotel room I can’t wait to see how it will sound when I get a chance to review it in a few weeks. So stay tuned.
The new Evolution (EVO) 400 series of products, replaces ATOLL’s 400 Signature series models. The three newly-released 400 Series EVO components bring numerous improvements, taking performance to the next level with enhanced performance across all models while continuing ATOLL’s commitment to delivering an exceptional price-to-performance ratio.
The new IN400 EVO ($7,000) is a highly-refined integrated amplifier dedicated to optimal musicality. Power output is rated at 180WPC into 8 ohms and 300WPC into 4 ohms. Connectivity includes two XLR line level inputs, fiveinclude: RCA line level inputs, home-theater bypass, dual pre-outs, and aa 12V trigger output.
Atoll IN400 highlights/updates
- Dual-mono architecture with 1050 VA (audio) & 1.6 VA (control logic) transformers
- High Quality MKP shielded capacitors
- Bipolar transistor input stages and LEDs to ensure perfect voltage stability
- Darlington transistor driver stages
- Power stages with rigorously matched MOS FET transistors (8 per channel)
- Possibility of choosing the standby mode: Low consumption or preheating
- Configurable button backlighting
- High contrast OLED display: ON or OFF mode (after 5 seconds of inaction)
- ATOLL global remote control delivered as standard
- The IN400 EVO can be fitted with an optional ATOLL DAC and/or Phono card:– DA100 or DA200 DAC module– P50 and P100 phone module
