Icon Audio Stereo 30se Single Ended Kt120 Amplifier B Grade Save Over £1000

  
PLEASE NOTE: This is model is supplied with KT120 valves not the KT150 shown in the review photos. For KT150 Valves see our other listing. This brand new amplifier is "B" Grade due to a minor cosmetic mark or and scuff but otherwise is in excellent technical condition complete with box and instructions. Voted Hi Fi World Valve Amplifier Of The Year. Beautifully Simple "Single Ended Design".

Exceptional performance at a modest price! Looking for a top quality valve amplifier? Look no further, the Stereo 30SE is a great choice for those wanting a simple SINGLE ENDED Design. Rated "5 Star" "OUTSTANDING AMONGST THE BEST in HI FI World magazine". Designed in Leicester by David Shaw, hand built using only "point to point" wiring without the cheaper Printed Circuit Boards, using full sized audiophile components.

Having power enough to drive almost any loudspeaker also having "Pure Triode" option for those preferring a "warmer" presentation. Icon Audio amplifiers are made to be easily serviced, and our dedicated service centre in Leicester are here to help. The ST30SE is a medium powered integrated amplifier offering warmth and colour in an ultra-smooth way to delight almost anyone who is sensitive to the many harsh and clinical presentations offered by others. The ST30se offers absolute listening quality through simplicity of design and pure "Class A" operation.

This is achieved by using a very simple design, high quality construction and our unique transformers designed and manufactured "in house". "SINGLE ENDED" amplifiers are where only one output valve is used for each channel, this results in ultra-smooth "Pure Class A" performance from the most simple design possible, with an absolute minimal audio path. Previously, affordable Single Ended designs have been low powered at around 9-13w. The excellent new KT120 valve enables more than double this power for the same cost, allowing the use of less efficient speakers to enjoy this format. 100% Pure Class A output power. Class A, all Triode driver stage. 3x 6SN7 (CV181) double triode. All hand wired point to point. Signal to noise level -98db.

Freq resp 20 - 20kHz +0 -0.8db 45kHz -3db(8w). THD typically less than 0.5% 1khz (8w). 4 & 8 ohm loudspeaker taps. SCR audiophile caps, Mundorf upgrade option.

Silver plated copper PTFE audio cable. Big custom wound PSU Choke. Gold plated Input & speaker terminals.

200mv (high) & 500mv (low) input sensitivity. Size 380mm wide 300mm deep 240mm high. The all-important high definition drive circuit for the KT120 output valve is achieved by using the superb 6SN7 valves in "Cascode" mode to get the best qualities of SE without the drawbacks of flabby bass, hum and low power that many designs suffer.

The ST30se is optimised for Triode as well as UL operation. 18 Watts being ample for most situations. Especially with our new "Full Range M" or MFV3 speakers and other designs such as the classic Tannoys, the ST30SE will work well with any speaker of about 90dB or more. Good sensitivity from the built in "passive" pre amp ensures good results from virtually any type of input.

The "easy bias" meter enables simple checking that the KT150 is at optimum performance, the meter also gives an indication of the output power. Very useful when you may need to know if you are likely approach the maximum available power. Item may be auditioned and collected from our Leicester office.

Subject to a 10% charge for re-packing and testing.