NOTE: I will be traveling from Winston Salem, NC to Atlanta on March 1st and would be more than happy to deliver this amp to any buyers who live along my route. If you live near Charlotte, Spartanburg/Greenville SC, Athens or Atlanta, and you're interested in the amp, reach out. We could easily arrange a swap on that day.
I have had this Audion Sterling integrated for about 3 years now. Honestly, it's my favorite amp I've ever had. I have paired it with Klipsch Cornwalls, Kilpshorns, and Cornscalas all with outstanding results. This amp is handmade in France and features point to point wiring and uses American and European parts exclusively.
The only reason I'm selling is because I need to reduce the footprint of my system. After being a stay at home caregiver for the last three years, I'm going back to work at the end of this year, and I'll be needing as compact of a system as possible. As a result, I'm moving to an integrated amp with a headphone out and a remote. If it were not for me needing these features to better fit in my new workspace, I would never sell this amp.
I am including two really nice NOS tubes in the sale. I am throwing in two matched Tesla EL34 tubes and two Paano 6H23N-EB tubes. These tubes retailed for $270 when new. I will include them at my asking price. They have less than 10 hours on them. No lie.
I would be open to selling this amp with no tubes for $1,050.
From the Audion site:
Audion Sterling Anniversary integrated stereo is hard wired point to point using better graded components and & larger Audion wound output transformers (EI96) & hand built. This pentode based EL34 stereo amp uses a small amount of feedback in the design. The chassis is black powder coated aluminum as is the transformer cover. The top plate and badge are mirror finished stainless steel.
This combination makes for smooth transients, good signal handling and tight response curves. There is an audible difference with the Anniversary products, due to the larger transformers and better grade components over the Mk1 printed circuit board models
Amplifier matching
This Sterling is suited for use with loudspeakers of 89db or better efficiency. Ideally matched with our range of Proton cables. The amp delivers 12 watts into 8 ohms. It can be changed internally to work with 4 ohm loudspeakers too. Our integrated model comes with 5 line level inputs and a straight thru tape output switched from the front panel. Options are available for this model, see upgrade options at end.
Quality both inside and out
Having a volume control on the front and 5 stereo inputs on the rear means that a pre-amplifier is not necessary with this unit, unless a phono stage is needed. The amp is auto biased. It will take almost any EL34 (Unit is supplied with Electro Harmonix tubes)
The Sterling is a good entry level hard wired (Air Wired©) Class A power amplifier, sonically very airy with good response. Integrated option (Standard stereo input is available)
The Integrated Sterling is built with components sourced from Europe and the US. Where possible we avoid the use of any Chinese component. Our output transformers are wound in-house to our exacting standards and many of the components are either made by us or specifically for us. We use Electro Harmonix EL34 and Russian New old stock 6H1N as a driver and input tubes.
Power: 2 x 12 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms at 240V AC
Load: 8 Ohm Nominal
Distortion @ 1Watt:<0.1% No Feedback
Frequency Response:14 to >40KHz ±1 db
Sensitivity:Variable >200mV Full output
Noise:< (CCIR) – 85 db
Consumption:140 Watts
Tubes:2 x EL34, 2 x 6H1N
Size - 42cm deep, 23cm tall and 19cm tall - Less tubes
Weight: 14kgs
Fuses - Power 2A / 240V HT 500mA / 240V
Warranty - 2 years - tubes 6 months
