Integrated Amp Reviews

Description: Hybrid integrated amplifier using both nuvistors and bipolar transistors. Tube complement: 4 JAN 7586. Inputs: 4 pairs unbalanced (RCA), 1 pair balanced (XLR). Line-level outputs: 1 pair fixed (RCA), 1 pair variable (RCA). Speaker connections: 2 pairs 4mm banana plug/binding posts. Output power: 330Wpc into 8 ohms (25.2dBW). Output voltage: 52V RMS, 20Hz–20kHz; onset of clipping, 147V peak–peak. Damping factor: 200. THD+N (typical): <0.005%, 20Hz–20kHz. Signal/noise: >107dB, A-weighted. Input impedance: 40k ohms. Frequency response: 10Hz–30kHz, +0/–0.1dB. Power consumption: <0.5W (standby), 130W (on, idle), 900W (maximum).
Dimensions: 18.8" (483mm) W by 7.3" (187mm) H by 19.9" (510mm) D. Weight: 85.8 lbs (39kg) net, 103.4 lbs (47kg) shipping.
Finishes: Silver and black
Serial number of unit reviewed: VU00119 (listening), VU00117 (measuring).
Price: $12,999. Approximate number of dealers: 8. Warranty: 2 years.
Manufacturer: Musical Fidelity Ltd., 15-17 Fulton Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0TF, England, UK. Tel: (44) (029)-8900-2866. Fax: (44) (0)20-8900-2983. Web: www.musicalfidelity.com. US distributor: Randy Bingham, Musical Fidelity North America, PO Box 51206, Phoenix, AZ 85076. Tel: (480) 297 4053.