The Single-Ended-A Stereo poweramplifier E3 is built in pursuit of a goal that is common to all VALVET amplifiers: the transmission of music free from artefact or manipulation, music that stimulates the senses!
A simple but well-thought-out circuit, short signal paths and the best, reliable components guarantee that your favourite music reaches you directly, thus producing long-term pleasure and satisfaction!
This poweramp delivers 12 watts into 8 Ohms. At first glance this appears to be a bit stingy, but rest assured that these amplifiers are quite cable of delivering the goods even when connected to speakers with 89 dB efficiency. Due to th
e beefy powersupply the E3 works fine even with demanding speakers. If you prefer sound quality over sound pressure this might be you amplifier.The E3 power amplifier operates in Single-Ended Class-A mode, with only one transistor in the output stage. We believe that the common practice to employ several transistors in parallel required to produce a higher output is detrimental to the sound quality.Massive 500 VA toroidal transformer with separate windings for left and right channel. Mechanical and energetical harmonization. Finest ingredients like discrete Op-Amps, pure silver wiring, WBT NextGen Hardware, Alto Extremo feet.
Connections:
Massive RCA input sockets + XLR inputs, input imdedance 50 kOhm massive binding posts for speaker cable (plugs or spades), IEC power socke
t (allows for experiments with different power cables), WBT NextGen In- and Output connectorsAmplification:
12 Watts into 8 Ohms, 20 Watts into 4 Ohms
Dimensions:
445 x 80 (incl. feet) x 310, W x H x D in [mm]
Case:
all aluminum, black anodised and powder coated, thickness 2 – 20 mm
Front:
silver or black anodized, chromed at extra charge
The sound:
neutral, balanced, very musical and simply right