20-Aug-99

Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. Announces The Introduction Of Two New Proceed Amplifiers, The BPA 2 And BPA 3

Explosive growth in the home theatre and custom installation markets has driven the need for better and more flexible amplifier options from leading audio manufacturers. Madrigal, maker of the popular high-performance Proceed brand of home theatre and music system components, has added to their range with two new models called BPA 2 and BPA 3. ""We have identified three target customer groups who we believe will find these new amplifiers to be particularly interesting,"" said Mark Glazier, President of Madrigal. ""Music lovers who want a fine two-channel amplifier may purchase a Proceed BPA 2. Others may combine a BPA with another Proceed amplifier to assemble an all-Proceed amplification system. For customers building their systems over time, BPAs may be combined in systems with other high-performance amplifiers such as those from Mark Levinson."" According to Madrigal, the BPA designs build upon techniques used in the successful Proceed AMP 2 and AMP 3, while borrowing elements from the newer HPA 2 and HPA 3. The exposed internal heatsink design is said to offer superior cooling of the powerful output stages, while keeping the chassis appearance smooth and subtle. ""Itís not your typical design concept,"" says Madrigal CEO Phil Muzio. ""Other amps try to flaunt their power. Some even look dangerous. The Proceed amps look both strong and approachable at the same time, making them well suited to the home living environment ñ aesthetically and mechanically."" The specifications for the BPA 2 and BPA 3 are 125 watts per channel rms. @ 8 ohms, all channels driven, 20Hz-20kHz with no more than 0.1% THD; 250 watts per channel rms. into 4 ohms. For more information, contact Madrigal at 860 346 0896 or visit the Web site at www.mdrigal.com.