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Line Level Integrated Amplifier: SA-34 SB 'Cecilia' Edition (2007)

single-ended triode (SET) operation with zero negative feedback (0 NFB)
2 line level inputs (passive line stage) with stereo variable line level outputs for subwoofers
Noble volume potentiometer (100 kOhm) usable to maximum gain position
2 x 12AX7 driver, 1 x 5AR4 rectifier, 2 x EL34 Electroharmonix output
proprietary circuit and transformers

1 wpc 8 ohm < 1% THD+N
2 wpc 8 ohm < 2% THD+N
4 wpc 8 ohm < 3% THD+N

virgin plate stainless steel chassis
mirror polished stainless steel top
tube rings, volume control, and logo in 18 karat gold plating
cherry solid wood side panels
Recommended: Vibrapod Isolator feet

Song Audio 2.0m cryogenically-treated silver-plated power cord with Furutech 320IEC & Furutech Audio Grade AC connector (15 Amp)

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner (90 days vacuum tubes).

List: $3,500 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: SoundStage (July 2007)
REVIEW: 6 Moons Audio (November 2003)
REVIEW: Ultra Audio (August 2003) (Acrobat PDF)
AWARD: Ultra Audio Select Component (2003)

 


Line Level Preamplifier: SA-1

3 line level inputs
Noble volume and balance potentiometers (100 kOhm)
3 x 12AX7 output in control unit (CU)
1 x 5AR4/GZ34 diode in power supply unit (PSU)

Recommended: Vibrapod Isolator feet

Song Audio 1.5m 98% solid-core silver (2% copper) power cord with Wattgate 320IEC & Marinco Hospital Grade AC connector (15 Amp)

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner (90 days vacuum tubes).

List: $5,500 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: SoundStageAV.com (April 2005)
REVIEW: SoundStage! (December 2004)
REVIEW: Ultra Audio (March 2003) (Acrobat PDF)

 

Power Amplifier: SA-300 MB

single-ended triode (SET) operation with zero negative feedback (0 NFB)
2 x 6SL7 driver, 2 x 5U4 rectifier, 2 x 300B output
Electroharmonix or JJ Electronics (Tesla) 300B
proprietary transformers

1 wpc 8 ohm < 1% THD+N
2 wpc 8 ohm < 2% THD+N
4 wpc 8 ohm < 3% THD+N
8 wpc 8 ohm < 5% THD+N

Recommended: Vibrapod Isolator feet

Song Audio 1.5m 98% solid-core silver (2% copper) power cords with Wattgate 320IEC & Marinco Hospital Grade AC connector (15 Amp)

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner (90 days vacuum tubes).

List: $6,000 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: SoundStage! (September 2004)
REVIEW: SoundStage! (March 2004) (Acrobat PDF)

 

Acoustic Monitor: Type II Silk DM

17 cm Davis Acoustics kevlar LF/MF
28 mm ScanSpeak HF
3rd-order vented box
90 dB/2.83 v/m, 60 Hz (-3dB)
JA Michell rhodium binding posts
42 x 22 x 30 cm (h w d)
weight each: 10.5 kg.

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner.

List: $2,900 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: SoundStage! (February 2003) (Acrobat PDF)
REVIEW: Dagogo (June 2006)

Available Wood Finishes: Aro Ash, Burls, Figured Anigre, Maka Teak, Black Lacquer.

 

 

VASANT K


 Line Level Integrated Amplifier: GA-120S Final Edition

dual-mono class AB (20 dB local negative feedback)
5 line level inputs (passive line stage) with Cardas Caps
bypass facility for rotary input selector
all signal wiring of 98% solid-core silver (2% copper)
Noble volume potentiometer (25 kOhm)
Resista resistors
Sanken output bipolar transistors
Marcon filter capacitors (total 27,200 uF 50V)
dual toroidal power transformers (200 + 200 = 400 VA)
  50 wpc 8 ohm < 1% THD+N
100 wpc 4 ohm < 1% THD+N

adjustable 18k gold-plated solid-bronze spike feet
net weight: 10 kg

Vasant_K 1.5m 98% solid-core silver (2% copper) power cord with Wattgate 320IEC & Marinco Hospital Grade AC connector (15 Amp)

Electrical Contact Cleaner/Conditioner: Cardas TC-2 (3 cc/ml)
AC Duplex Outlet: Hubbell HBL8300HI Hospital Grade (20 Amp).

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner.

List: $1,800 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: I-Audio (2003 Summer) Acrobat PDF  [VK]
REVIEW: I-Audio (2004 Autumn) (1)  (2)  [VK]

REVIEW: SoundStage! (March 2004) (Acrobat PDF)  [SA]
REVIEW: 6 Moons Audio (April 2004)  [SA]

[VK] stock units (230V/50Hz) reviewed in Singapore.

[SA] rebuilt units (120V/60Hz) tweaked & 'voiced' by importer/distributor Song Audio in Canada.  

 


 



 

 

Ion BS-1

truncated transmission line loading
25mm cloth soft dome HF driver
15cm paper direct-driven LF/MF driver
crossover: single capacitor in HF
bass response: 70 Hz (-3 dB)
sensitivity: 94 dB/2.83 V/m
impedance: 8 ohm
40 x 20 x 31 cm (h w d)
weight each: 8.5 kg
cabinet finish: cherry wood veneer

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner.

 Distributor-Direct Price: $790 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: TNT Audio (May 2001)
 REVIEW: Hi-Fi News (July 2001)
REVIEW: Enjoy The Music (November 2001)
REVIEW: Dagogo (August 2002)

As Ancillary/Reference Equipment by David Kan (6 Moons Audio):
September 2005 (1/3 way down page)
December 2005 (2/3 way down page)
August 2006 (1/3 way down page)
February 2007 (2/3 way down page)
March 2007 (2/3 way down page)
July 2007 (1/3 way down page)
July 2007 (4/5 way down page)

2004 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by 6 Moons Audio (1/2 way down page)



 



Ion AMAZE

truncated transmission line loading
15cm paper dual-cone full-range driver
bass response: 70 Hz (-3 dB)
sensitivity: 96 dB/2.83 V/m
impedance: 8 ohms
40 x 20 x 31 cm (h w d)
weight each: 6 kg
cabinet finish: cherry wood veneer

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner.

Distributor-Direct Price: $990 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: I-Audio (1)  (2)  (3)
REVIEW: Audio & Video Lifestyle Magazine (1)  (2)  (3)
 REVIEW: MSNBC (Tech News & Reviews) (1/3 way down page)

Consumer Review at Stereopal: Home Visit
2002 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by Enjoy The Music

 

 

  

 
Ion AURA

back horn loading
15cm paper dual-cone full-range driver
bass response: 60 Hz (-3dB)
sensitivity: 98 dB/2.83 V/m
impedance: 8 ohms
104 x 24 x 41 cm (h w d)
weight each: 35 kg
cabinet finish: cherry wood veneer

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner.

Distributor-Direct Price: $2,900 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: I-Audio (1)  (2)

As Ancillary/Reference Equipment by David Kan (6 Moons Audio):
September 2005

2002 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by Audio Tweaks
2002 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by Enjoy The Music (bottom of page)

 

 

Stamm TROUBADOUR

back horn loading
final edition single-cone Stamm full-range driver (see bottom of page)
bass response: 55 Hz (-3dB)
sensitivity: 104 dB/2.83 V/m
impedance: 8 ohms
124 x 28 x 45 cm (h w d)
weight each: 39 kg
cabinet finish: bubinga or cherry wood veneer (shown)

Guarantee/Warranty: 5 years parts & labour to original owner.

Distributor-Direct Price: $7,900 CAD in CANADA.

REVIEW: I-Audio (1)  (2)

2005 The Traveler: Home Visit (4/5 way down page)

2004 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by 6 Moons Audio (1/3 way down page)
2004 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by 6 Moons Audio (1/3 way down page)
2004 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by Enjoy The Music (1/3 way down page)
2004 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by Enjoy The Music (3/4 way down page)
2004 Le Festival Son & Image: Coverage by SoundStage! (2/3 way down page)

  FINAL EDITION STAMM DRIVER