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Magnificent amplifier unfortunately dropped loudness (8)

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imperial

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'magnificent' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for imperial that I've seen before include "Sovereign - old Russian gold coin - type of beard" , "Majestic - wine bottle" , "Mint --, sweet" , "To do with empire or emperor" , "Magnificent; small pointed beard" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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