Tube Power Amp Reviews

Description: Rated output power: 100Wpc into 8 ohms or 4 ohms (20dBW/17dBW) at 1kHz for 0.6% THD+noise. Rated frequency response at 1W (–3dB points): 15Hz–100kHz. Measured specifications: Maximum output power at 1kHz: 16W into 8 ohms for 1% THD (12dBW), one channel driven, 96W into 8 ohms for visual clipping, one channel driven (19.8dBW); 56Wpc into 4 ohms for visual clipping, both channels driven (14.5dBW). Peak current output: +8.5A, –8A. Output impedance at 1kHz: 0.4 ohms. S/N ratio ref. 0dBW: 75dB (22Hz–22kHz), 83dB (CCIR-weighted). S/N ratio ref. 20dBW: 94dB (22Hz–22kHz), 102dB (CCIR-weighted). Input impedance: 500k ohms in parallel with less than 100pF. Input sensitivity: 85mV for 1W/8 ohms; 950mV for maximum output.
Dimensions: 19" W by 8.9" H by 21" D. Weight: 70 lbs.
Price: $6490. Approximate number of dealers: 19.
Manufacturer: Jadis, Villedubert, France. Web: www.jadis-electronics.com. US Distributor: Fanfare International, Inc., New York, NY 10021 (1993); Bluebird Music Limited, 310 Rosewell Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4R 2B2, Canada. Tel: (416) 638-8207. Fax: (416) 638-8115. Web: www.bluebirdmusic.com.