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I am downsizing my hifi system and therefore am selling my main amplifier - the AUDIOMAT SOLFÈGE RÉFÉRENCE 20.
The amp is in immaculate condition – it has clocked only ~200 hours so far. It is in original packaging and comes with an original invoice. I bought the amp in Norway at Audio Art (www.audioart.no) in 2020.
Solfège is an evergreen in the portfolio of the french boutique brand: the first incarnation saw the light of day in 1992, and since 1994 it has been dressed in the unmistakable appearance of current Audiomat devices. SOLFÈGE RÉFÉRENCE 20 builds on the gained experience and represents the synergy of a minimalist circuit and very good components. The result is an amplifier that can cater to a very wide range of speakers.
Although similar to other models from Audiomat – high-quality components, wide Class A range, film capacitors from SCR, oversized transformers specially manufactured by a supplier to the aviation industry, an aluminum chassis and resonance-optimized placement on 3 cones – SOLFÈGE RÉFÉRENCE 20 is different in one crucial point: owner can choose between a moderate global negative feedback of 6dB (common to all Audiomat amplifiers) and additional local current negative feedback. This reduces the output power provided by four KT88 tubes (two per channel in the push-pull configuration) from nominal 40W to 25W. Plenty of power is therefore available for speakers with a balanced impedance curve, while impedance-critical speakers benefit from an increased control and precision.
This unit was carefully built by hand like all Audiomat devices. During development, intensive attention was paid to possible sound-damaging microphonic effects, which is why the mechanical vibrations of the housing are dissipated via 3 solid brass cones.
For convenience, the amplifier has a remote-controlled volume, implemented via a high-quality ALPS potentiometer. The remote allows fine control of the volume in addition to normal - more coarse - adjustment steps. This is particularly useful for loudspeakers with high efficiency (as in my case). The input selection is classically done via a time-proven mechanical switch from Lucas. The SOLFÈGE RÉFÉRENCE 20 doesn't have any power-hungry standby circuits; after listening, it is completely disconnected from the mains with a toggle switch on the front panel.
In my system, the amp offers lots of speed, tempo and great timing. It has a great, colorful and punchy bass, even better mids and offers plenty of information at the top too. Single-ended and considerately more expensive designs of Aries Cerat go even further in the treble region, but I am yet to hear something better in this price category. It uncanilly presents complex music making it a joy to listen to. In one word, its performance is superb.
Technical data:
5x RCA Line inputs
1x RCA Line outputs (record)
Bi-wiring speaker terminals for 4 and 8 ohms
Frequency response 20 Hz – 60 kHz (-3dB)
2x 40W maximum output power
Class A operating mode up to 35W
Power consumption 240W
Driver tubes 1x ECC83S and 2x ECC99S
Output tubes 4x KT88
Front controls:
On/off
Mute
Input selector
Volume
Remote controls:
Mute
Volume
Volume (fine)
Chassis:
Front panel aluminum 10 mm
Chassis and cover aluminum 3 mm
Color silver anodized
Feet/cones 3
Dimensions (WxHxD mm) 445x180x380
Weight 27kg
Further information:
https://www.audioart.no/Home/Produkt/201
https://h-e-a-r.de/audiomat-roehren-vollverstaerker-solfege-reference-20
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0402/audiomatsolfege.htm (review of the previous version)
Price of a new unit: 10.450,- EUR
Listed price applies if the buyer is able to collect the amp in/near Sandefjord. Handover elsewhere is possible provided the buyer covers the transport costs. Shipping is also possible, in which case the buyer is expected to cover associated costs.
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InnloggingSist endret: 18.8.2024, 08:50 ・ FINN-kode: 350929893