Mono Power Amplifiers
Discover our range of ultra performance, balanced and transformer coupled Mono Power Amplifiers.
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Empress
The Audio Note (UK) Empress Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 2A3 triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Empress has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: –
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
The Silver version builds upon the already superb performance of the standard EMPRESS, and features the following additions: –
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- Audio Note 1 Watt Tantalum film resistors
- IHiB C-core output transformers
The Silver Signature version builds upon the already superb performance of the standard EMPRESS, and features the following additions: –
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- Audio Note 2 Watt Tantalum film resistors
- SHiB C-core output transformers
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium or Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Empress
- Empress Low Gain
- Empress Silver
- Empress Silver Low Gain
- Empress Silver Signature
- Empress Silver Signature Low Gain
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100 KOhm Line Level |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 115mV for full output |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 8 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/- 0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5R4GY (1 per chassis) 4 x 2A3 (2 per chassis) 2 x 6SN7 (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Neiro
The Audio Note (UK) Neiro Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 2A3 triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Neiro has been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 4 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
Each amplifier is completely hand assembled, and uses only the finest possible materials and components:
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- Audio Note (UK) customer Output Transformers, using AN(UK) Copper primary windings, AN(UK) Silver secondary windings and AN(UK) UHiB double C cores
- Audio Note (UK) custom 1 Watt Tantalum resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver internal wiring
- Black Gate capacitors in critical areas
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100 KOhm |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV for full output |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 8 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5U4GB (1 per chassis) 4 x 2A3 (2 per chassis) 2 x 6SN7 (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20 kg per amplifier |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Quest
The Audio Note (UK) Quest Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 300B triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Audio Note (UK) Quest Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: –
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
The Silver version builds upon the already superb performance of the standard QUEST, and features the following component upgrades: –
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- Audio Note (UK)Tantalum film resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil signal capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) IHiB Double C-core output transformers
The Silver Signature version builds upon the already superb performance of the standard QUEST, and features the following component upgrades: –
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- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil signal capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Tantalum film resistors
- Audio Note (UK) IHiB Double C-core output transformers
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Quest
- Quest Low Gain
- Quest Silver
- Quest Silver Low Gain
- Quest Silver Signature
- Quest Silver Signature Low Gain
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100K Ohm, Line Level |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 160mV standard version / 3.3V Low Gain version |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 8 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/- 0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5U4G (1 per chassis) 2 x 300B (1 per chassis) 2 x 6SN7 or 2 x 6J5 (Low Gain) (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 27.5 kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Conquest
The Audio Note (UK) Conquest Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 300B triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Conquest Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: –
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
The Silver version builds upon the already superb performance of the standard CONQUEST, and features the following component upgrades: –
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- Audio Note 1 Watt Tantalum film resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil signal capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) IHiB Double C-core output transformers
The Silver Signature version builds upon the already superb performance of the standard CONQUEST, and features the following component upgrades: –
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- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil signal capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Tantalum film resistors
- Audio Note (UK) IHiB Double C-core output transformers
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Conquest
- Conquest Low Gain
- Conquest Silver
- Conquest Silver Low Gain
- Conquest Silver Signature
- Conquest Silver Signature Low Gain
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100K Ohm, Line Level |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV standard version / 3.15V (Low Gain) for full output |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 18 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/- 0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5U4GB (1 per chassis) 4 x 300B (2 per chassis) 2 x 6SN7 / 6J5 Metal (Low Gain) (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Baransu
The Audio Note (UK) Baransu Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Single Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 300B triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Baransu Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 5 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Finest materials and component quality
Each amplifier is completely hand assembled, and uses only the finest possible materials and components:
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- Audio Note (UK) customer Output Transformers, using AN(UK) Silver windings and AN-Perma 50% Nickel Double C cores
- Audio Note (UK) custom 2 Watt Tantalum resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver Foil capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver internal wiring
- Black Gate capacitors in critical areas
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Baransu
- Baransu Low Gain
- Baransu Balanced
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100K Ohm, line level |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV standard version / 3.15V Low Gain version |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 8 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5R4GY (1 per chassis) 2 x 300B (1 per chassis) 2 x 5692 (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 27.5 kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Kageki
The Audio Note (UK) Kageki Mono Power Amplifiers are a Pure Class A Single Ended valve amplifiers that uses the highly regarded 2A3 triode valves, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Kageki Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 5 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Finest materials and component quality
Each amplifier is completely hand assembled, and is equipped with the following components:
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- Audio Note (UK) custom Output Transformers using Copper primary windings, AN(UK) Silver secondary windings and AN(UK) UHiB double C cores
- Audio Note (UK) custom 1 Watt Tantalum resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver internal wiring
- Black Gate capacitors in critical areas
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Kageki
- Kageki Low Gain
- Kageki Balanced
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 12.4 KOhm (Balanced version) |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV standard / 3.15V Low Gain / 2.4 KOhm Balanced |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 7.5 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 6SN7 (1 per chassis) 4 x 2A3 NOS (2 per chassis) 2 x VT25/10Y (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
P4
The Audio Note (UK) P4 Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 300B triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The P4 Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: –
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
Each P4 Balanced amplifier is equipped with input and output transformers that are unparalleled in design, quality and performance at this price point in the field of Audio reproduction.
The balanced / XLR input transformers are hand wound by Audio Note (UK), and feature a copper primary and secondary. The core material is of the highest quality, to offer the finest possible signal path from your preamplifier.
The output transformers are similarly specified, with a copper primary and secondary. The cores are our own Double C design and are manufactured from our own SHiB material. As would be expected, they are custom designed and manufactured by us, in house in the U.K.
As is expected of an Audio Note (UK) Level 3 product, each amplifier is equipped with valve rectification, supplied by a selected 5U4GB valve.
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
Current models
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- P4
- P4 Silver
- P4 Silver Signature
- P4 Balanced
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 2.4 KOhm (Balanced version) |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 1.6V for full output |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 18 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5U4GB (1 per chassis) 4 x 300B (2 per chassis) 2 x 5687 (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 25kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 220mm (h) x 460mm (w) x 530mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Shinri
The Audio Note (UK) Shinri Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Singled Ended Triode valve amplifiers that use a single 300B triode output valve per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Shinri Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 4 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Finest materials and component quality
Each amplifier is completely hand assembled, and uses only the finest possible materials and components:
-
- Audio Note (UK) customer Output Transformers, using AN(UK) Copper primary windings,
- Audio Note (UK) custom 1 Watt Tantalum resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver internal wiring
- Black Gate capacitors in critical areas
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Shinri
- Shinri Low Gain
- Shinri Balanced
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100K Ohm, line level |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV for full output |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 8 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5R4GY (1 per chassis) 2 x 300B (1 per chassis) 2 x 6SN7 (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Kegon
The Audio Note (UK) Kegon Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 300B triode valves per channel, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Kegon Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 5 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Finest materials and component quality
Each amplifier is completely hand assembled, and uses only the finest possible materials and components:
-
- Audio Note (UK) customer Output Transformers, using AN(UK) Silver windings and AN-Perma 50% Nickel Double C cores
- Audio Note (UK) custom 2 Watt Tantalum resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver Foil capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver internal wiring
- Black Gate capacitors in critical areas
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Current models
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- Kegon
- Kegon Low Gain
- Kegon Balanced
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100 KOhm / 2.4 KOhm (Balanced version) |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV for full output / 2.4 KOhm Balanced, 2.4V RMS |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 18 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 5U4G (1 per chassis) 4 x 300B (2 per chassis) 2 x 5692 or 2 x VT25/10Y (Balanced ) (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Kassai
The Audio Note (UK) Kassai Mono Power Amplifiers are a Pure Class A Single Ended valve amplifiers that uses the highly regarded 300B triode valve, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The Kassai Mono Power Amplifiers have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 4 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
Each amplifier is completely hand assembled, and is equipped with the following components:
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- Audio Note (UK) custom Output Transformers using Copper primary windings, AN(UK) Silver secondary windings and AN(UK) UHiB double C cores
- Audio Note (UK) custom 1 Watt Tantalum resistors
- Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil capacitors
- Audio Note (UK) Silver internal wiring
- Black Gate capacitors in critical areas
Each KASSAI Balanced amplifier is equipped with input and output transformers that are unparalleled in design, quality and performance at this price point in the field of Audio reproduction.
The balanced / XLR input transformers are hand wound by Audio Note (UK), and feature a copper primary and Silver secondary. The core material is of the highest quality, to offer the finest possible signal path from your preamplifier.
The output transformers are similarly specified, with a copper primary and Silver secondary. The cores are our own Double C design and are manufactured from our own UHiB material. As would be expected, they are custom designed and manufactured by us, in house in the U.K.
As is expected of an Audio Note (UK) Level 4 product, each amplifier is equipped with valve rectification, supplied by a selected 5U4GB valve.
Available finishes
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- Fascia – Anodised Aluminium / Black Acrylic
- Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium
Models
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- Kassai
- Kassai Low Gain
- Kassai Balanced
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 100K Ohm / 600 Ohm (Balanced version) |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY | 250mV Standard version / 3.15V Low Gain / 1.6V Balanced |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 18 Watts RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 2 x 6SN7 (1 per chassis) 4 x 300B (2 per chassis) 2 x 5U4GB (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 20kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 195mm (h) x 205mm (w) x 500mm (d) (per amplifier) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Gaku-On
The Audio Note (UK) Gaku-On Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 211 / VT4-C triode valves per chassis, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
The GAKU-ON represent the pinnacle of our mono amplifier range, and no expense has been spared in their design or production. The finest components are used, including a host of Black Gate capacitors, our own Audio Note (UK) Silver foil capacitors and Tantalum resistors, Silver wire and the finest core materials for all transformers, and Silver signal wire throughout the circuit.
They have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 5 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Finest Materials and component quality
Available finishes
Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium / Black Anodised Aluminium/ Copper (as standard), custom paint finishes at extra cost.
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 2.4 KOhm, XLR / Balanced line level |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 45 Watts (approx.) per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 4 x 5R4WGB (2 per chassis) 4 x 211/VT4-C (2 per chassis) 2 x VT25/10Y (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 27.5 kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 305mm (h) x 305mm (w) x 640mm (d) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION | 200W |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Ankoru/II
The Audio Note (UK) ANKORU/II MONO power amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve mono amplifiers, using a pair of the highly regarded 211 triode valves per chassis, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
They use a similar circuit design and topology to the legendary Audio Note (UK) GAKU-ON amplifiers. However, where the GAKU-ON power amplifiers use silver wherever possible, such as for all transformer windings, the ANKORU/II instead use copper.
They have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
Available finishes
Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium or Black Anodised Aluminium
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 2.4 KOhm, XLR / Balanced line level |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 45 Watts (approx.) per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 4 x 5R4WGB (2 per chassis) 4 x 211 (2 per chassis) 2 x 6V6GT (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 27.5 kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 305mm (h) x 305mm (w) x 640mm (d) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Ginrei
The Audio Note (UK) Ginrei Mono Power Amplifiers are Pure Class A Parallel Singled Ended valve amplifiers that use a pair of the highly regarded 211 triode valves per chassis, producing a level of performance that is radically superior to the vast majority of current designs.
Product details
They use a similar circuit design and topology to the legendary Audio Note (UK) GAKU-ON amplifiers. However, where the GAKU-ON power amplifiers use silver wherever possible, such as for all transformer windings, the GINREI instead use copper for the primary windings and silver for the secondary windings.
They have been specifically engineered for sonic performance rather than technical specification, and fulfil all Audio Note (UK) Level 4 criteria:
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- Pure Class A operation
- Zero Negative Feedback
- Single Ended Output Stage
- Valve Rectification
- Directly Heated Triode operation
- Materials and component quality
Available finishes
Top Plate – Anodised Aluminium or Black Anodised Aluminium
Technical Specifications
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | 2.4 KOhm, XLR / Balanced line level |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT | 45 Watts (approx.) per channel into 4 or 8 Ohm loads |
| CHANNEL BALANCE | +/-0.3dB |
| VALVE COMPLEMENT | 4 x 5R4WGB (2 per chassis) 4 x 211 (2 per chassis) 2 x 6V6GT (1 per chassis) |
| UNIT WEIGHT | 27.5 kg (per amplifier) |
| UNIT DIMENSIONS | 305mm (h) x 305mm (w) x 640mm (d) |
| MAINS INPUT | AC 100-120V / 220-240V 50/60Hz |
| NOTE | Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice. |
