Beautiful in appearance, Almarro's A318B tube integrated amplifier represents a sonic miracle of sorts.
A318B single-ended triode integrated amplifier
Beautiful in appearance, Almarro's A318B tube integrated amplifier represents a sonic miracle of sorts. Possessing the finely hewn texture and burnished midrange that is the purview of SET designs, the Almarro amp transcends their power and current delivery limitations. By exhibiting dynamic tracking and power delivery reminiscent of a push-pull design, the A318B allows its owner to choose from a much wider range of loudspeakers while maintaining the rich midrange reproduction of an SET design. While not the ultimate in focus, precision, or detail retrieval, the A318B speaks more to the heart than to the intellect. It represents the perfect amplifier for listeners who wish to connect emotionally with their favorite music.
Class of operation: class A, fixed feedback, plate follower
Tube complement: 2x6C33C, 1x6SL7, 1x6SN7
Connections: 3 RCA inputs, 4/8-ohm outputs
Frequency response:
Output power: 18wpc/37w mono
Power consumption: 260w
Dimensions: 14" W x 7.2" H x 13.2" D
Weight: 43 lb