![]() The Meishu is only available in the single-ended configuration but now with a Standard SE, Silver SE and Silver Signature SE versions. The SORO takes exactly the same path as the Oto in its variations and increases the power available by using 6L6 tubes instead of the EL84 tubes. It was a magical sound back then and when I think back on the revelation it was, we all have to start somewhere. There is a definite difference in sound and if you were able to afford the Signature, then it really is one of those sweet spots, but having said that, my very first piece of Audio Note equipment was a standard Oto SE and I still own it 21 years later. The wiring harness is upgraded as are the switches and connectors. It uses higher quality capacitors in the power supply and AN copper foil capacitors and double C-core output transformers over the standards IE core transformers. The Signature uses AN tantalum resistors while the standard uses the Beyshlag metal film resistors. The main difference between the standard and signature version is the choice of componentry as the circuit design is identical. It also comes in a Line SE or with Phono. ![]() You can choose from Line push-pull, or with phono. The integrated amps actually range from the I Zero to the Ongaku with 40 different options between both in finish, componentry and input and output configuration.įor example, take an OTO, push-pull or single-ended, with phono or just line stage, standard or signature edition, brushed aluminum or black acrylic. Remote volume control, mute and input selection.ĭIMENSIONS 340(w) x 199(h) x 451(d) mm incl. The USB input can accept up to 16-bit/48kHz. The Optical SPDIF input can accept signals up to 24-bit/96kHz (see above). The digital coax inputs can accept signals up to 24-bit/176.4kHz (native bit-depth for the Philips TDA1543 D/A converter chip is 16bit, so anything above this is truncated down). It is capable of driving a wide variety of 'speakers thanks to its exceptional double C-core output transformers, which are custom designed and manufactured by Audio Note (UK).Ĭobra is equipped with three analogue stereo inputs, and an additional three digital inputs, via the onboard DAC. ![]() Our latest integrated amplifier, producing 28 watts per channel from a pair of E元4 valves operating in Class A push-pull. The first thing to understand is that you get what you pay for and there are always sweet spots. Once you gain a little of the understanding of the levels that Audio Note uses to differentiate increasing levels of performance, then it starts to make a little sense. Audio Note manufacture such a vast range of amplifiers, both integrated and pre and power that it is potentially easy to suffer confusion and a sense of "why ?".
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