Integrated Amp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Single-ended 300B integrated amplifier. Tube complement: One matched pair Western Electric 300Bs, one pair WE ECC81s. Output power: 20Wpc into 4 ohms (THD 10%; 10dBW), 16Wpc into 4 ohms (THD 5%; 9dBW), 14Wpc into 4 ohms (THD 3%; 8.5dBW). 20Wpc into 8 ohms (THD 10%; 13dBW), 16Wpc into 8 ohms (THD 5%; 12dBW), 14Wpc into 8 ohms (THD 3%; 11.5dBW. Phono sensitivity, MM (10W into 4 ohms): 0.75mV; MC (10W into 4 ohms): 70ÊV. Phono input impedance (MM): 47k ohms, 100pF. Phono S/N ratio, MM (10W into 4 ohms, input 5mV): 83dB(A); MC (10W into 4 ohms, input 0.5mV): 73dB(A). Phono frequency response: 30Hz–20kHz (RIAA ±0.5dB). CD S/N ratio (10W into 4 ohms, input 0.5V): 101dB(A). CD sensitivity (10W into 4 ohms): 0.27V. CD input impedance: 20k ohms. CD frequency response: 15Hz–32kHz (–3dB). Bluetooth CODECs supported: BC, MP3, AAC, FastStream, aptX. Bluetooth sample rate (adaptive): up to 96kHz (aptX), bit depth up to 16 bits. Bluetooth frequency range: 20Hz–20kHz. Bluetooth S/N ratio: 96dB. Power consumption: (operation/standby) 160W/0.3W. Operating voltage: 100V/115V/230V, 50–60Hz. Power fuse: 2A, slow-blow.
Dimensions: 18.9" (480mm) W × 15" (300mm) D × 11.1" (280mm) H. Weight: 49lb (22.2kg).
Finishes: Nickel, champagne, black. Chassis: Machined aluminum.
Price: $14,999. Warranty: three years. Number of dealers: 17 worldwide. In US, sold direct and through dealers.
Manufacturer: Western Electric 201 West Gordon Ave. Rossville, GA 30741. Tel: (404) 352-2000. Email: info@westernelectric.com. Web: westernelectric.com.