I'm selling my favourite valve integrated. The Triode 25 is a 45W push/pull amplifier using 4 x EL34 power valves. I've tried several valve integrated amps and this one gave me the best combination of dynamic liveliness and tonal richness. It is especially good with Tannoys. Selling for SOLD (The last s/h unit on eBay sold for £1750)
Condition is fantastic. I hesitate to drop the M word (Mint), but it's in a beautiful state. Comes with a posh looking wooden remote control, valve cage, and original box. The input stage uses 2 x ECC83s and 1 x ECC82. All valves are the excellent modern Tung-Sol.
Although it does have a very good box, I would much prefer pick-up in SE London, or meet up somewhere nearby. I'd prefer the buyer to collect so I can demonstrate it in good working condition.
It also comes with a very good built in USB DAC, and some useful options to allow you to tailor the sound.
The Triode/Pentode switch gives you the option of a more dynamic neutral presentation (Pentode) or a more rich and saturated tone (Triode). I've tried amps with such switches that didn't really impress me (e.g. the Primaluna Dialogue Premium and Eastern Electric M520), but the switch on the Triode 25 is genuinely useful. It also has a choice of Negative Feedback options, so you can further tailor the sound.
I generally used it in Pentode and the higher NFB setting, but there were times when I found Triode/low NFB a revelation. The great thing about this kind of flexibility is that not only can you tailor the sound to your choice of music and speakers, but also to how your ears are feeling today.
Another important thing to note is that rather than having 4 and 8 Ohm taps, the Triode 25 is set at 6 Ohm. For me, this was a real benefit, as I've always found the 4/8 choice annoying and wished I could find the option in-between. I suspect the 6 Ohm setting may be one reason why it works so well with the Tannoys I've been using in recent years.
https://unisonresearch.com/en/prodotti/triode-25-2/
Condition is fantastic. I hesitate to drop the M word (Mint), but it's in a beautiful state. Comes with a posh looking wooden remote control, valve cage, and original box. The input stage uses 2 x ECC83s and 1 x ECC82. All valves are the excellent modern Tung-Sol.
Although it does have a very good box, I would much prefer pick-up in SE London, or meet up somewhere nearby. I'd prefer the buyer to collect so I can demonstrate it in good working condition.
It also comes with a very good built in USB DAC, and some useful options to allow you to tailor the sound.
The Triode/Pentode switch gives you the option of a more dynamic neutral presentation (Pentode) or a more rich and saturated tone (Triode). I've tried amps with such switches that didn't really impress me (e.g. the Primaluna Dialogue Premium and Eastern Electric M520), but the switch on the Triode 25 is genuinely useful. It also has a choice of Negative Feedback options, so you can further tailor the sound.
I generally used it in Pentode and the higher NFB setting, but there were times when I found Triode/low NFB a revelation. The great thing about this kind of flexibility is that not only can you tailor the sound to your choice of music and speakers, but also to how your ears are feeling today.
Another important thing to note is that rather than having 4 and 8 Ohm taps, the Triode 25 is set at 6 Ohm. For me, this was a real benefit, as I've always found the 4/8 choice annoying and wished I could find the option in-between. I suspect the 6 Ohm setting may be one reason why it works so well with the Tannoys I've been using in recent years.
https://unisonresearch.com/en/prodotti/triode-25-2/
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