New Audio Frontiers Integrated Amplifier: 845 SE Special Edition

20th December 2016

I just admit that I have a weakness for the 845 valve. I currently utilise a pair of Icon Audio MB845 Mk.II monoblocks as part of my reference system. When I saw this design, I had to investigate. OK, this one might not be the newest piece of technology on the block but it remains a little seen and utilised design from the a company that I don’t really see ‘out there’ too much. So…you could call this a sort of Post it note, to make you aware…as it where. For many of you, this will be news

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From this company, based in Viadana, Italy, this integrated amplifier runs pure Class A mode and spouts 25W, delivered by an 845 driven by an ultralinear SRPP.

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The output transformers are hand wound using silver-plated copper litz wire. That’s doubled-wired to, says the company, “… avoid parasitic oscillation and loss to the core.”

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Reportedly, the output valve bias is automatic and doesn’t need any regulation.

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Meanwhile, the rectifier for the anodic power supply is made up by two 5R4GY directly heated rectifier valves.

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Spanning 350 x 250 x 560mm, it weighs in at 50kg. Price? Around €9,800.

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To lean more, click www.newaudiofrontiers.com or call +39 333 27 18 393