Description: Push-pull, class-AB1, autobias, tubed stereo integrated amplifier with tetrode/pentode mode switch and two sets of outputs for compatibility with 4 ohm– and 8 ohm–rated speakers. Tube complement: 4 EL34 (power output), 2 ECC83/6N2P (preamp and driver). Inputs: 3 single-ended on RCA. Max output power: 35Wpc (15.44dBW into 8 ohms, 12.44dBW into 4 ohms). THD: <0.35%. Frequency response: 15Hz–77kHz, –3dB. Power consumption: 170W. Available accessories: Remote control, tube cage.
Dimensions: 16.1" (410mm) × 6.5" (165mm) × 12.6" (320mm). Weight: 33.7lb (15.3kg).
Finishes: "Big Calm," "Black Ice," "Bleach," "Burning Red," "Republika."
Serial number of unit reviewed: Serial 3484/22. Designed and manufactured in Poland. "Assembled by Kinga; Tested by Marek."
Price: $2995. Approximate number of US dealers: 20. Warranty: 24 months.
Manufacturer: Fezz Audio/Toroidy, Kolonia Koplany 1E, 16-061 Juchnowiec Kościelny, Poland. Tel: +48 724 430 404. Email: info@fezzaudio.com. Web: fezzaudio.com. US distributor: Bluebird Music Ltd., 1100 Military Rd., Kenmore, NY 14217. Tel: (416) 638-8207. Web: bluebirdmusic.com.
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COMMENTS
... $2,995 or $3,495?
At least one dealer has the price shown as $3,495.
https://almaaudio.com/products/fezz-audio-silver-luna-prestige
At $3,495, how does it compare to the Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III?
https://www.hifichoice.com/content/rogue-audio-cronus-magnum-iii
https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/rogue-audio-cronus-magnum-iii-integrated-amplifier/
the Rogue is a diff tube, more power different sonic sensibility. More appropriate would be an EL34 comparison with a PrimaLuna or a Unison Triode 25. An EL34 designed amp is a specific thing.
The unit on the site is the "Evo" models, which have substantially better good looks than the standard unit that was reviewed.
Is that distinction coming back into the common audiophile vernacular?
Are there really audiophiles who listen along the lines of those constraints?
... whether or not the amplifier will be "capable at extracting meaning and emotion" from my collection of Bert Kaempfert LPs.
JA1 seems too busy finding either component failures in tested gear, or poor performance (why he tests). I know this is not all the time, but too frequent IMHO.
Should happen before the review to catch broken gear. Won't catch shipping damage to the reviewer, though. If this thing was malfunctioning like this during the review....
I remember my first NAD system of a 1020A preamp and a 2155 amp and there was about a 2db imbalance in the channels, but it could have been the amp or preamp as all there was is a balance control on the preamp that I need to leave at 1-2 O'clock. The amp had no controls. I should have taken the pair back to the dealer for a check over.
I would think a reviewer would easily hear a channel imbalance but if one is a fan to tube gear, the colorations might seem "normal" to many.
I know now that at nearly 76, I would have a hard time hearing the effects of low, moderate, or high jitter from a DAC or CD player.
Thank you for mentioning George Jones in an audio review. I think Merle Haggard was the greatest singer but George Jones was definitely up there and his instrument was untouchable. The Grand Tour make a stone cry!
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