Icon Audio 845 Integrated Tube Amplifier

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The Ultimate Tube Integrated Amplifier is achieved in the Icon Audio UK Stereo 845 PP. Pure Class A Triode front-end and pure Triode push-pull output stage incorporating the amazing sounding 845 tubes. This Icon Audio flagship integrated amplifier was designed to get the best performance out of the fabulous 845 tube and is ideal for the listener that wants the ultimate in a luxurious warm sound. The legendary 845 luxurious sound quality is presented here in nearly all class A, as the valves are only running at 35% of their rated output. The attention to detail and quality will reveal the finest detail of your recordings in a warm musical form. Everything possible has been done to allow this superb valve (Tube) to work its magic. Forty watts is ample power to obtain a high volume in most situations. This means that all of the components and valves are generously rated to give the ST845 its enviable sonic signature. And still comfortably get everything in one chassis. The importance of Push-Pull. Many exotic SE designs are criticized for their distortion and bass performance. A glance at the ST845 figures shows real bass power at low distortion is possible! The sound quality: tested on a wide range of loudspeakers the ST845 offers a very unbiased interpretation of music that only valves can do. The design is deceptively simple, using very little feedback, lots of pure copper and heat! You can expect a three-dimensional sound stage, and very precise imaging is more precise. The “texture” of each instrument is more apparent. Why did we design this? Following our very successful MB845 110w mono blocks, we realized that there are many people who just love the sublime quality of the 845 valves but do not need high power or have the space needed for two large mono blocks and a pre-amp. Surprisingly 100w to 40w is only 3.9db lower in sound output, so the ST845 is an excellent relatively small one box. Summary: The finest pure triode presentation without the high power of our MB81s. Created with absolute listening quality in mind. The “ultimate” triode PP integrated Warranty:Recently serviced and one year warranty Specifications and Features  Pure Class A, Triode front end  Pure Triode 845 push-pull output Stage  All hand wired point to point  Remote control volume  May also be used as a power amplifier  Comprehensive manual supplied  Built in “Easy Bias” Meter  ALPS Japanese volume pot.  4x 845 precisely matched  2x 6SL7 first stage valves  2x 6SN7 outpu