Sound reference kt88 tube power amp full#I’m also a Full Dynamic Response Recording guy too. I’m a “Full Frequency Response Recording” kind of guy, to borrow from Decca. As much as I would love to go along with the crowd and embrace 5-watt triode amps, they just don’t work for me. I love the relative strengths of tubes and transistors, and am constantly looking for products that bridge the gap. My tastes in amplification run counter to most. It’s the loneliest number since the number one” The Audion mated with the Zu speakers allows the human emotion of the performance to shine.“One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do While the amp is able to resolve details present in recordings it does not draw attention to the details, but presents them as part of the musical flow. I have heard details in recordings I have listened to hundreds of times and had never noticed before. The amp mates beautifully with the Zu Superfly throwing a huge 3D soundstage that while wonderfully detailed never sounds forced or irritating. Received the amp 3 weeks ago and couldn' t be happier. Spoke with distributor Gary Alpern at length about Audion and their approach to design philosophy and decided to try the KT88 Anniversary amp. Purchased an older used Audion Sterling on Agon which sounded very good to my ears, but of course wondered what the newer models sounded like. I had been using a Stereophile class A rated push pull integrated amp which I have owned for about 5 years, but had read interesting comments about how well single ended amps mated with Zu speakers. Size: 16.5in deep, 9in wide and 7.4in tall - Less tubesīecame interested in Audion amps after reading show reports of Audion amps being paired with the Zu Soul Superfly speakers. Power: 2 x 18 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms at 120V AC Once burned in they listen again in case they are not satisfied before releasing each unit. Every component is hand built usually point to point.Special voicing of Audion amplifiers requires every part be meticulously designed to meet their standards.Chassis’ are finished in-house which includes powder coating and electroplating to ensure quality.Even the capacitors are made to Audion’s exacting specifications. Superior quality parts sourced from Europe or the US.Transformers and chokes are design and handmade by Audion: Mains, chokes and output transformers.The top plate and badge are mirror finished stainless steel.Īll Audion Stereo Amps are available as an integrated which provides 5 inputs and tape. The chassis is black powder coated aluminum as is the transformer cover. Integrated option (5 Stereo inputs is available). Ideally matched with Audion range of Proton cables. This Audion amp is suited for use with loudspeakers of 89db or better efficiency. In most cases competing with products 1.5 - 2x its price point. It sounds far better than its price suggests. The Sterling Anniversary is a good entry level hard wired (Air Wired©) Class A power amplifier, sonically very airy with good response. This larger output power amp is better suited for more difficult loads, the KT88 is a robust tube that has a good overall sonic performance. The Audion Sterling Stereo KT88 is a very conservative rated at 18 watts. Therefore, it has the power of competitors boasting 36-40W. It will take almost any KT88 (Unit is supplied with JJ tubes) delivers a conservative 18 CLEAN watts into 8 ohms. The volume control on the front and stereo inputs on the rear means that a pre-amplifier is not necessary with this unit. Audion Sterling KT88 Anniversary Stereo Amplifier Exclusively imported by True AudiophileĪudion Sterling KT88 Anniversary stereo is hard wired point to point using better graded components and larger, hand-built Audion wound output transformers (EI96).
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