The Icon Audio Stereo 60P MkIIIm is a high-powered
stereo amplifier designed to get the very best performance from virtually any
pre-amplifier whether it is valve, hybrid, transistor, transformer or passive. It
has no input selector. No volume control. It is a pure power amplifier in which
the input socket is directly connected to the grid of the first valve.
The massive power supply, Low Distortion
Tertiary (LDT) output transformers, and the excellent KT120 valve combine to
produce a ground-shaking 80 watts per channel. Ideal for users seeking a very fast and
dynamic sound, the ST60P MkIIIm will deliver the power of rock music and the finest
detail of modern recordings without harshness.
Some audiophiles prefer the sweetness of triode operation. The Stereo
60P MkIIIm is able to change from an ultralinear 80 watt per channel amplifier
to a 40 watt triode amplifier at the flick of a switch.
High output valve amplifiers work better with
‘fixed’ bias but this needs occasional checking. The Stereo 60P MkIIIm features
a built-in bias meter which greatly simplifies keeping the amplifier in peak
performance.
Every amplifier is finished and tested by Icon
Audio’s team of engineers in Leicester, and can be ordered as a ‘David Shaw
Signature’ version featuring Jensen copper foil oil-in-paper capacitors and
premium valves.
Features: Icon Audio Stereo 60P MkIIIm
·
Switchable ultralinear /
triode operation modes
·
Class A triode front end
·
Switchable input sensitivity
for use with both active and passive preamps
·
Custom hand wound Low
Distortion Tertiary (LDT) output transformers
·
4 x KT120 output valves
(compatible with KT88 / 6550)
·
2 x 6SL7 first stage valves
·
2 x 6SN7 output driver valves
·
OD3 valve voltage regulator
·
Hand wired “Point to Point”
for the best sound quality and reliability
·
PTFE insulated silver plated pure
copper wiring
·
Built-in ‘easy bias’ meter
·
Gold plated input and
loudspeaker terminals
·
Attractive valve cover
included
·
CE, ROHSS & WEEE
compliant
Technical Specification: Icon Audio Stereo 60P
MkIIIm
Output Power
|
80 W RMS ultralinear
mode
35 W RMS triode mode
|
Gain
|
70 dB high
sensitivity
20 dB low
sensitivity
|
Frequency Response
|
20 Hz – 55 kHz ± 3 dB
|
Signal to Noise Ratio
|
-97 dB
|
Total Harmonic Distortion
|
0.25 % @ 40 W (1
kHz)
|
Power consumption
|
240 watts typical
500 watts maximum
|
Dimensions (H x W x D)
|
230 x 440 x 400 mm
|
Weight
|
35 kg
|
Warranty
|
1 year
|
About Icon Audio
Icon Audio are located in Leicester, UK, and
are devoted to the development and manufacture of valve amplification and
associated hi-fi equipment including loudspeakers, headphone amplifiers and phono
stages.
The Icon Audio philosophy in this ‘throw away
world’ is to create audio products that sound superb, are beautiful, affordable
and will last a lifetime. Everything in an Icon Audio amplifier is serviceable
and replaceable from the valves themselves to substantial components such as the
transformers. Icon Audio are neither
anti-digital nor anti-solid-state, but firmly believe that a good analogue signal
fed through a well designed valve amplifier has a great deal to offer.
Each Icon Audio amplifier is designed by the
company’s founder David Shaw. The products are then manufactured in Icon
Audio’s own factory in China with final assembly, custom modifications and
extensive testing taking place in Leicester, UK. Shaw regularly travels to
China to manage both production and quality control, ensuring the performance
and quality on which Icon Audio have built their reputation.
All Icon Audio products are available for
demonstration by appointment at their premises in Leicester and also via a
small dealer network.
UK selling price (Inc. VAT)
Icon Audio Stereo 60P MkIIIm £2199.95
Icon Audio Stereo 60P MkIIIm David Shaw
Signature £2679.95
AVAILABLE NOW
Consumer contact
Icon Audio
351 Aylestone Road
Leicester
LE2 8TA
Tel: 0116
244 0593
Fax: 0116
244 0593
Web: www.iconAudio.com
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