Integrated Amp Reviews

Description: Solid-state integrated amplifier with tubed preamplifier stage and outboard power supply. Tube complement: two ECC 88. Phono inputs: 1. Line inputs: 3. Input impedances: 47k ohms phono, 220k ohms line. Outputs: one pair of speaker terminals; preamplifier and tape outputs on RCA jacks. Power output: 50Wpc into 8 ohms (17dBW, but see "Measurements" sidebar), 80Wpc into 4 ohms (16dBW). Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, +0/–0.2dB. Preamplifier output impedance: 47 ohms. Damping factor: 80 (equivalent to an output impedance of 0.1 ohm).
Dimensions: 8.5" (220mm) W by 3.3" (85mm) H by 13.1" (335mm) D. Weight: 8.5 lbs (3.85kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: T1Y0054.
Price: $1500 with Triple-X power supply; Triple-X170 power supply adds $500. Approximate number of dealers: 70.
Manufacturer: Musical Fidelity, Ltd., 24-26 Fulton Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0TF, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)20-8900-2866. Fax: (44) (0)20-8900-2983. Web: www.musicalfidelity.com. US distributor: Signal Path International, 2045 120th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98005. Tel: (704) 391-9337. Web: www.signalpathint.com.