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MasterSound of Italy

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the following is a Google Translation (with some clarification by me) of a German page describing MasterSound's product line.

Original German- Friends of Audio Here

Nestled in the countryside of northern Italy is half way between Verona and Venice the city of Vicenza. It is characterized by a well-preserved old town, and the world-famous villas designed by the architect Andrea Palladio and is now the centre of the Italian goldsmith's art. Together with the Teatro Olympico counts Vicenza makes city a World Cultural Heritage site as designated by UNESCO! In this environment MasterSound for many years has manufactured quality tube amplifiers.

Like other Italian companies in the medium, Mastersound until today, is more a craft builder than an industrial operation. Think Gucci rather than Toyota. Influenced by the traditional craft, MasterSound creates products with charisma, which deliberately set a counterpoint to the hustle and the fast pace of changing the Japanese/Tiawanese yearly model change influenced audio industry. The customer receives a product both in the technical sense but also in design standards is high value.

The production takes place entirely in-house. Prefabrication or partial assembly of components in low-wage countries, used by some other European manufacturers of electronic tubes and HiFi- increasingly the case, is not the policy of Mastersound.

In the course of recent years has Mastersound its product range constantly expanded and existing models further refined. Today there is a range of six different full-amplifiers, two types of mono blocks, including a preliminary phono section as well as a separate phono stage for selection.

Construction of the device is on a stable steel chassis which resists magnetism, the amplifier circuits are in single ended Class A operation, renouncing any feedback in the pathway, generously sized power supplies with elaborate choke filtering, high-quality individually with the chassis screwed RCA contacts , massive speaker terminals for the reception of banana plugs and cable shoes.

The amplifiers are equipped with a radio remote control for the volume! The side panels are available in solid, Italian walnut or with a black glossy surface.

As a power amp tubes are the types EL34 or comparison 6CA7, KT88, and the 845 and 300B triode. As a driver tubes are ECC82 and 6SN7. All of these tubes are now common types whose procurement in the next few years should not have any problems. Since the procurement of specific types of tubes is always difficult, and the limited availability is not inconsiderable influence on the pricing policy of the respective manufacturer has renounced MasterSound on the use of these types of tubes.

Nevertheless through the use of NOS tubes of the above types, in many cases, a further gain in sound quality, or even a specially desired sound can be achieved.


MasterSound Integrated Amplifier Model 220 SE / DueVenti

The amplifier 220 SE is in its current version back to the Model 2-11 - A, the Master Sound in 1994 first introduced. The former model has worked with a single EL34 per channel. After several modifications defines the latest version of the model, the 220 SE (provisional) at the end of a successful product evolution with an excellent price / performance ratio.

Unlike many other tube amplifier, which in recent years with a EL34-tipping on the market, the model works in SE 220 single Class A operation and not on the basis of a push / pull circuit. So waived Mastersound on a higher power output. But the gain is not new sound!

Supported by a very well-dimensioned power supply and equipped with the loss and Ausgangsübertragern particularly with a very large bandwidth performance from the in-house production of the amplifier produces a stable output of about 20W per channel. Particular emphasis must be that the device without any feedback works!

The sound of this image intensifier tubes surprised even experienced connoisseurs! During the mid played very transparent, comes very controlled bass response. The space created the image and sound colors are an amplifier for this price class exceptionally well.

Apart from the power amplifier tubes of the type EL34 comes as a driver per ECC82 tubes per channel are used. The amplifier has 4 high-level inputs and is equipped with a wireless remote control for the volume delivered. The output transformer have on the secondary taps for 4 or 8 ohms. The quiescent current is an automatic bias regime.

The solid wood side panels of walnut are available in a matt finish of clear lacquer or a black glossy surface. The dimensions of the device are: 43 x 33 x 20 cm (WxDxH) Its weight is: 23 Kg

$2,995.00
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MasterSound Due Trenta SE 230 SE
Integrated Amplifier Model 230 SE / DueTrenta The power amplifier tube of the type KT88 tubes are many fans worldwide are still very popular. The great demand from the Far East and the United States has Mastersound went to the amplifier. Since the chassis of the amplifier is a large portion of the total production costs, decided to Mastersound the chassis of the 220-he's also as a basis for the Model 230 SE. However, the powerful amplifier with a power supply and equipped Ausgangsübertagern specially adapted so that the device is now 2x 30W power in Class A operation delivers! True to the Master sound design philosophy works well the model SE 230 in single parallel operation ended without any feedback, and not often used in push / pull operation! Compared with the "little brother" 220 SE, the SE 230 due to the higher performance over a little more pressure. Overall, the 230 SE plays something "round", which is the nature of the KT88 equals, and offers a slightly higher power reserve. In the current operation is that both the power transformer and the output transformer handwarm at best. Both speaks for a clean dimensioning and ensure a long service life. Apart from the power amplifier tubes of the type KT88 comes as a driver per ECC82 tubes per channel are used. The amplifier has 4 high-level inputs and is equipped with a wireless remote control for the volume delivered. The output transformer have on the secondary taps for 4 or 8 ohms. The quiescent current is an automatic bias regime. Aging effects are so reliable and a balanced exchange tubes without interference in the unit any time The legislator demanded by the safety regulations to meet the device with a protective cage as a cover for the tube. The solid wood side panels of walnut are available in a matt finish of clear lacquer or a multi-layered black glossy surface available. Special colors are optional at extra cost are available. The dimensions of the device are: 43 x 33 x 20 cm (WxDxH) Its weight is: 30 Kg
$3,395.00
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MasterSound 300B SE
Amplifier model 300B SE With the amplifier 300B SE Mastersound has created a device that from the mass of products we offer of information. The clear symmetrical building in connection with the wooden sides of the amplifier gives a timeless elegance. With the implementation of this amplifier approach on the basis of one amp tube of the type 300B per channel reaches Mastersound also in comparison to the "smaller" models 220 and 230 a sound level that is the best, what is currently available on the market. Although the amplifier reaches "only" a performance of approx. 12 watts per channel. Combining the 300B SE but with speakers who have an efficiency beyond 90 dB real, as is the sound experience of a special kind Particularly attractive is the combination with a mash band speakers or a well-tuned horn system. But even "normal" speaker, which its developers have a good impedanzlinearisierte crossover built, with the 300B SE perfectly combined. The amplifier operates in Eintaktbetrieb and in the circuit is any kind of feedback waived! Again, it is again the outstanding master sound output transformer, the high-bandwidth, in conjunction with the 300B is a very transparent and klangfarbenreiche playback. The space that these amplifiers in width and depth at the player can produce, you must have heard. In addition to the tube amplifiers of the type in the model 300B, 300B SE drivers still ECC82 tubes of the type used in 5687WB. A total of 4 high-level connections are provided by a so-called "Direct input. This enables on demand operating as a pure power amplifier. Output terminals for 4 or 8 ohms are also standard, as the standard wireless remote control for the volume! Even with this model are the wood side panels at the customer's request in different color variants available. The dimensions are: 51 x 41 x 24 cm (WxDxH) The berägt Weight: 32 Kg
$6,095.00
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MasterSound 300B PSE
Amplifier model 300B PSE Almost as "big brother" of the model 300B SE works with the 300B PSE 2 each amplifier tubes vomTyp 300B per channel. This amplifier has an impressively clear symetrischen construction. The parallel operation of the two Enstufenröhren results in a performance of about 20 watts per channel, which is compared to the Model 300B SE only a small increase to be achieved at the maximum volume causes the other, but the dynamic capabilities of the amplifier. The amplifier operates in Eintaktbetrieb and it is on any kind of feedback waived! Again, it is the excellent output transformer, the high-bandwidth, in conjunction with the 300B is a very transparent and klangfarbenreiche playback. In addition to the tube amplifiers of the type in the model 300B, 300B SE drivers still ECC82 tubes of the type used in 5687WB. A total of 4 high-level connections are provided by a so-called "Direct input. This enables on demand operating as a pure power amplifier. Output terminals for 4 or 8 ohms are also standard, as the standard wireless remote control for the volume! The balance of the rest electricity for the power amplifier tubes made in the same manner as with the Model 300B SE by easily accessible from the outside Trimpotis beneath the cover plate made of stainless steel. About measuring points at the rear wall can separately for each of the power amplifier tubes a voltage measuring device. The rest may need to balance power with ageing or after erfolgtemRöhrentausch tubes can be quickly and reliably. (The balance, as well as replacement of the tubes should be considered together with the dealers made!) Even with this model are the wood side panels in different color variants available. The dimensions are: 51 x 41 x 24 cm (WxDxH) The berägt Weight: 35 Kg
$7,295.00
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MasterSound 845 Compact IA
Full 845-Compact amplifier The 845-Compact is the youngest child in the master sound amplifier family. The amplifier circuitry based on his big brother, the 845-Reference, but it is "portable". The appearance of the device is particularly by the two big bright shining amplifier tubes. The tubes are reflected in the polished stainless steel plate, and through this small optical trick, the assembly of four 845-ern to exist. In terms of sound and the performance combines the 845-Compact a number of skills from the master sound amplifier family. With 3 x 30 watt Class A is sufficient for guaranteed performance. The assembly, each with a power amplifier tube per channel includes influences of the tubes in parallel operation, and allows the full sonic potential of 845 to apply. The 845-Compact has three high-level inputs, and a separate "Direct input, the amplifier at the request of a stereo amplifier. Like all other amplifier Master Sound is also the 845-Compact with a radio remote control for the volume delivered. The wooden side of this model are also in different color variations available! Here again the most important data at a glance: Nature: Parallel Single Ended / Class A Feedback: none Performance: 2 x 30 watts Assembling: 845; ECC82 and 6SN7 EH Inputs: 3 x high-level, 1 x Direct Remote: by radio (volume) Speaker Connections: 4 or 8 ohms Dimensions: 30 x 50 x 28 cm (WxDxH) Weight: 40 Kg
$3,375.00
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MasterSound 300B Compact
Model 300B amplifier Monoblock The 300B mono blocks were in 2003 CES in Las Vegas the first time the public were there immediately and the "object of desire"! Traditionally, it is the customers in the USA and in the Far East, this type amplifier particularly like. And it is not surprising that a large part of the production of the devices in these regions of the world. For the senior chief Cesare Sanavio project was the "mono-300B blocks" a special challenge. The aim was to the sum of all the experience gained from the projects of the past years in the development of these amplifiers influence, as it were - and it is successful! The mono-300B blocks were in power supply and output transformer the best thing Mastersound has to offer. Thus equipped reach the mono blocks per channel an output of more than 30 watts. Nevertheless, the dimensions and weight (per 30 kg) of the amplifier, in the truest sense of the word, yet wearable. The attempt, the sound produced by these amplifiers, with words to describe will always remain inadequate. A hearing test is mandatory! Technical data: Nature: Parallel Single Ended / Class A Performance: 30 watts per channel Amplifier tubes: 2 x 300 B Drivers tubes: GT 6SN7 Input Impedance: 100K OHM Output transformer: MASTERSOUND (bandwidth: 12 Hz / 45 Khz - 0 dB) Feedback: 0 DB Speaker Connections: 4 / 8 ohms Dimensions: 53 X 29 X 26 cm (TxBxH) Weight: 30 Kg
$5,795.00
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MasterSound PHL1 Phono Amp
Phono preamp tubes PHL1 The PhonoPreAmp PHL1 complements the Mastersound product portfolio with a high-quality prepress for MM phono cartridge. The circuit operates with a total of three double: 1x ECC82 for impedance conversion 1x ECC83 for the input signal of the Phonographic 1x ECC83 for the RIAA equalization Each tube has a separate filter for noise minimization. The phono equalization works in a purely passive discrete circuit design. The core of the very expensive electricity supply is a particularly streuarmer transformer. The transformer is in relation to the max. Electricity needs of the circuit 6-fold (!) As oversized and delivers an absolutely stable supply for several separately stabilized the Entzerrerschaltung tensions. Die Cinch-Buchsen für den Signal-Eingang bzw. - Ausgang sind hochwertige vergoldete Buchsen, die einzeln mit dem Gehäuse verschraubt sind und so auch massiveren Anschlusskabeln sicheren Halt geben. The input impedance is 47 kOhm standards. The output impedance is 400 ohms low. The housing is made of 1.5 mm thick steel plate with wooden sides made from solid walnut. Technical data: Tubes: 2x ECC82; 1x ECC83 Inputs: 1 x Phono-MM Input Impedance: 47 kOhm Outputs: 1 x RCA / Line Level Output Impedance: 400 ohms Power supply: High-power transformer / 6-fold over - Housing: 1.5 mm steel sheet; side massive walnut Dimensions: 25x18x9 cm (WxHxD) Weight: 2.4 kg
$2,195.00
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MasterSound PHL5 Pre-Amplifier with Phono
PHL5 including phono preamp tube preamplifier The preamplifier provides Mastersound the right partner for the game mono amplifiers. Also the design of this unit is a successful symbiosis of black chassis, polished stainless steel plate and made of solid walnut wood manufactured parts that are optional in cherry wood or high-gloss black lacquer available. The unit features four high-level inputs also has a MM phono input with a separate tube preamplifier and purely passive equalization. For connecting the per-channel amplifiers are two pairs RCA jacks for optional Bi-amping available. An analog recording device can also be connected. The volume will allow wireless remote. Here are the technical details: Tubes: 4x ECC82; 1x ECC83 Inputs: 4 x high level; 1x phono / MM Outputs: 1 x Tape / Rec. 2x Amplifier Dimensions: 42 x12 x39 cm (WxHxD) Weight: 9 kg
$4,895.00
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