THE MOLA MOLA KULA INTEGRATED

The Kula ran slightly warm to the touch when left powered on, hardly a cause for concern, but common sense dictates a decent amount of ventilation. The design of this integrated amplifier assures it is headache free. Connect your cables, jump on the app and get tunes. At this price point we should expect nothing less, and Mola Mola delivers the goods, both ergonomically and sonically.

The Kula also had the ability to bring out the natural character of speakers. When paired with the Magnepan 17i, the natural coherence and superb transients the speakers are known for were taken to a new level. In fact, we normally use a pair of JL Audio subwoofers with the Magnepans, but did not miss them at all with the Kula. We had all the bass we desired and it was very controlled. With the Alta Audio Alyssa monitors, the depth of image, immediacy and resolution these speakers provide became even more apparent. We can simply call it an ideal pairing. With Kula driving the Alyssas, there was a certain grip on the music, and the amazingly low noise floor will be missed when we have to ship the speakers and amp back!

Conclusion

The Mola Mola Kula integrated amplifier is, to our ears, a state of the art in one box amplification solution. The rich midrange, the perfectly articulated and controlled bass, along with the amp’s overall grip on the music and speakers, makes it one of the great integrated amps of our time, and we have heard a few. Add the absolutely superb, user configurable phono stage, and the state of the art DAC and streamer module, and you have a package that would dazzle even the most jaded audiophiles. As a bonus, it is captivating visually.

It is not often for components that are as sophisticated as the Kula to be easy to set up and enjoy hassle free. This is important as these types of products should have their owners spending more time listening to music than fussing. The Kula had us reaching for records deep in our collection, and mining our NAS on a daily basis.

For those who can afford to swim with the big fish, the Mola Mola Kula is recommended without reservation. In fact, it allows one who desires to downsize from a stack of boxes and cables to do so without compromise. Along with that, you will have enough power to drive virtually any speaker, even in the most demanding rooms. If seeking a 21st century truly integrated turnkey solution for those who can afford the best, the Mola Mola Kula is a must hear. And without further ado we award the Mola Mola Kula our DIAMOND AWARD for unparalleled excellence.

Manufacturer: MOLA MOLA

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