Tube Power Amp Reviews

Description: Class-A triode vacuum-tube monoblock power amplifier. Output power: 100Wpc into 6 ohms (18.5dBW). Frequency response: 7Hz-50kHz, -3dB. THD: 0.07% at 1W, 0.3% at 50W. Voltage gain: 26dB into 6 ohms. Slew rate: 3µs. S/N ratio: 100dB, balanced input (no reference level given). Input impedance and sensitivity: not specified.
Dimensions: 17½" (448mm) W by 5 7/8" (150mm) H by 14 5/8" (452mm) D. Weight: 46 lbs (21 kg).
Price: $4795/pair (December 2001); $5500/pair (January 2002); no longer available (2004). Approximate number of dealers: 11 (2001). Warranty: 2 years (tubes, 90 days).
Manufacturer: Kora E.C., 8 bis, rue Claude Perrault, 31000 Toulouse, France. Web: www.kora.net. US distributor: J.C. Audio, 3310 Geneva Street, Martinez, CA 94553 (2001); Norman Inc., PO Box 802602, Aventura, FL 33280. Tel: (305) 466-0808. Fax: (305) 466-4321. Web: www.whifi.com (2004).