Integrated Amp Reviews

Description: Tubed integrated amplifier with four line-level inputs and one tape loop. Tube complement: four EL509/II pentodes, two EC99 dual-triodes, two ECL82 (6BM8) triode-pentodes, two ECC83 (12AX7) dual-triodes. Output power: 80Wpc into 4 or 8 ohms (19dBW). Frequency response: 8Hz-100kHz, -3dB. Total harmonic distortion: <0.08% at 1W, <0.5% at full modulation. IM distortion: <0.03% (no conditions stated). Input sensitivity (for full power): 250mV. Input impedance: 20k ohms. Signal/noise ratio: >100dB (no reference given).
Dimensions: 17.4" (440mm) W by 7" (180mm) H by 15" (390mm) D. Net weight: 57.2 lbs (25kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 1403.00230.
Price: $8000. Approximate number of dealers: 20. Warranty: 3 years parts & labor.
Manufacturer: T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG, Planckstrasse 11, 32052 Herford, Germany. Tel: (49) 05221-76760. Web: www.taelektroakustik.de. US distributor: Quartet Marketing Group, 303 Crickett Court, Petaluma, CA 94954. Tel: (707) 762-0914. Fax: (707) 762-8473. Web: www.myquartet.com.