Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Tubed class-AB push-pull monoblock power amplifier. Tube complement: One EF86 (6267), one ECC82 (12AU7, 6189), two KT170 (or 6550, KT88, KT90, KT120, KT150) per block. Inputs: One pair single-ended (RCA). Outputs: Gold-plated L/R binding posts, 5 ohm and 8 ohm taps. Frequency response: 10Hz–50kHz, –3dB. Output power: 60W into 8 ohms with KT150 or KT170 tubes (17.8dBW); 50W into 8 ohms with KT88 tubes (17dBW), THD 10%. Input impedance: 100k ohms. Output impedance: 8 ohms, 4 ohms. Voltage gain: Approx. 27dB (KT150 or KT170, 8 ohm load). Bias adjustment: manual. S/N ratio: Approx. 112dB. Power consumption: 150W (KT170, rated output), 100W (KT170, no signal), 130W (KT88, rated output), 90W (KT88, no signal). Voltage: 100V AC/115V AC (110–120V); 230V AC (220–240V), selected at assembly, 50/60Hz.
Dimensions: 13" (332mm) W × 12" (308mm) D × 8.5" (214mm) H. Weight: 22.5lb (10.2kg).
Finish: Black paint.
Serial number of unit reviewed: None specified; both amplifiers are from Lot #113246. Manufactured in Japan, assembled in Canada.
Price: Kit with stock parts, no tubes: $1275/block. Kit with premium upgrades and tube set: $2054/block. Kit with premium upgrades, Tung-Sol power tubes, and NOS driver tubes: $2339/block, assembled: $4678/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 6. Warranty one year.
Manufacturer: EK Japan Co., Ltd., Tofuro-minami 2-19-30, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka 818-0105, Japan. Tel: +81-92-923-8230/8255. Email: info@elekit.co.jp. Web: elekit.co.jp/en. US distributor VK Music, 821 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 1V3, Canada. Email: info@vkmusic.ca. Tel: (604) 788-8821. Web: vkmusic.ca.
Dimensions: 13" (332mm) W × 12" (308mm) D × 8.5" (214mm) H. Weight: 22.5lb (10.2kg).
Finish: Black paint.
Serial number of unit reviewed: None specified; both amplifiers are from Lot #113246. Manufactured in Japan, assembled in Canada.
Price: Kit with stock parts, no tubes: $1275/block. Kit with premium upgrades and tube set: $2054/block. Kit with premium upgrades, Tung-Sol power tubes, and NOS driver tubes: $2339/block, assembled: $4678/pair. Approximate number of US dealers: 6. Warranty one year.
Manufacturer: EK Japan Co., Ltd., Tofuro-minami 2-19-30, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka 818-0105, Japan. Tel: +81-92-923-8230/8255. Email: info@elekit.co.jp. Web: elekit.co.jp/en. US distributor VK Music, 821 Alderson Ave., Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 1V3, Canada. Email: info@vkmusic.ca. Tel: (604) 788-8821. Web: vkmusic.ca.
