Musical fidelity a 220 brochure

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A220 Class A Integrated Amplifier

The A220 is a new development of the A2 concept with a higher power output giving

increased dynamic and drive abilities.

Power output

THD

Frequency response

Inputs

Input sensitivity MM phono
Input sensitivity line inputs
S/N ratio line inputs

S/N ratio MM phono

Power consumption
Dimensions

Weight
Standard accessories

50 watts per channel. 80(17 dBW)
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MM Phono. 5 Line

3.5mV 47 k0

300mV 47 k!)

> -77dB unweighted

> -88dB A weighted

> ~65dB unweigtcd

> -73dB A weighted

350 watts

440 x I20 x 360mm (W x H x D)
Height includes feet. depth includes
terminals

12 kgs

IEC type mains lead

...there is no doubt about the visual unity or flair of the design. or the exemplary standard
of fit and finish. There is minute attention to detail. such as the complete elimination of
fixing screws when viewed from normal angles. and the use of self-indicating LED mark-

ers in the rotary controls."

...this is an excellent product with bags ofcivilised power and authority..."

Highly recommended."
HiIi-Choice

The A220 is musically convincing from the first notes. Its sound has authority and mass.
The tonal balance is perfect, soft as silk highs with solid controlled bass. The sound stage
is especially perfect. Voices stay at their right size. exactly placed."

Hi-Fi & Video Test (Japan)

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A220 Class A Integrated Amplifier

Features

Class A output stage

Two pairs of output transistors per
channel

Sophisticated fully symmetrical circuit

Massive stabilty margins

High current delivery

Very large heatsink

Sophisticated printed circuit board
layout with great attention paid to
earthing and supply eddy currents

heartily recommend it."
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Benefits

This gives the highest quality sound
available

Excellent load driving characteristics.
consistent per/armance with a wide range
of/oudspeakers. high reliability

Ensures the music is amplified perfectly
under all circumstances

The A 220 is stable into any load whether
capacitive. inductive or resistive You can
depend on the A220 tog/aithfitlly
reproduce any signal into any loudspeaker

The A220 is rated at 50 watts into 8 ohms
and will com/briahly deliver 100 watts
into 4 ohms

Allows Class A operation without
excessive heat

Absolutely consistent sound. stahiltv.
reliahilty and longevity. It also means
rock solid imaging

The A220 does so much right - especially in its sweetly engaging musicality - that I can

The A220 paints a generously-proportioned acoustic space. with plenty of depth and
width. and a palpable sense ofpresence."
"()ne area where the A220 is particularly impressive. I would suggest. is in its lack of
anilice. It is completely lacking in grain or glare. and the music flows with all the or-
ganic grace and naturalness ola mountain stream. and with much of the freshness this
implies."

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