Hi,
Just wanted to complement yesterday's comment:
1)MiniWatt now replaces 2 monoblocks (200rms pentode, 100rms triode per channel, 38 kg each, KT88x8 each, 5700 $US both) specially because of the hum noise that was driving me mad while hearing the monos. I lacks the punch of the monos but, as we all know because we all have the same behaviour, first thing I was doing beginning of each audio session was to confirm, once again, that the hum noise was unacceptable. Now the monos are driving "normal" 86 dB, 6 ohm, KEF Reference 205 and, as expected, hum noise is no longer a problem;
2)MiniWatt (280 $US after taxes) is a almost perfect match for the Avangarde Duo Omega (26 000 $US) and it can rock more loudly than I can physically resist;
3) I listen, mainly, to female vocal jazz and instrumental jazz. For me, the medium and high frequencies of MiniWatt are simply perfect for this type of music.
And now my wishing list for future Miniwatt project:
- mono;
- SET - 1st option 845x1; 2nd option 805x1; 3rd option 300Bx2
- zero negative feedback;
- frequency at 1W:15Hz-40kHZ;
- THD at 1W: <0,5%;
- THD at full power: <2%;
- S/N ratio:> 95 dB;
- Output terminals: accepts banana and forks, gold plated, heavy duty;
- Input terminals: RCA is enough, gold plated;
- Power cord: detachable;
- Chassis finished: simple, black colour (for me);
- Logo: MiniWatt followed by model name. forget the Amplif(i)er word;
- Price: that does not add Miniwatt to the already existing, crowded bunch of over-priced hifi manufacturers. Otherwise, what would be the point?
As you see, simple and basic features.
Carlos
