


Reviewed in Hi-Fi+ Issue55 [PDF]
The Tristan utilises trickle down technology inherited from the Calaf, this solid-state amplifier uses COOL Class A , dual mono technology,with a saving of weight , size and cost, also includes a top notch MM/MC phono stage, all remote control using high quality gold plated relay switching. Shown with matching Orfeo CD player, also available in Black finish.
Specifications:
Power output 100W +100W at 8 Ohms
Minimum load 4 ohms . 4 Input Sources switched by gold plated relays
Input Terminals Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced
Phono input (MM,MC) selectable
Frequency response - 0.5 dB deviation 2Hz-80kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB
Input Sensitivity: 300mV
Distortion Less than 0.02% ( 70W 8 0hms)
Remote Control Philips RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation frequency
Dimensions / Weight 11cm x 43cm x 39cm (HxWxD) / 22kg


Review from 6moons.com PDF Review in Hi-Fi News July 2007
Power output : All Solid State 200WPC 8 Ohms Dual Mono [First 40wpc in Pure Class A] Minimum load : 2 ohms . CH Sources : 5 remote controllable inputs switched by gold plated relays DIRECT : Preamplifier output INPUTS: Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced ,gold plated XLR balanced Frequency response : Less than +/- 0.1 dB deviation 20Hz-80kHz Phase response : Less than 2 degrees deviation 20Hz-80kHz Signal-to-noise ratio : More than 95dB Crosstalk : Less than -100dB Distortion : Less than 0.015% @ 100W 8 0hms Damping factor : More than 1000 Remote Control : RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation Dimensions : 20cm x 45cm x 45cm (HxWxD), 45kg shipment weight
Calaf Inside pic'
Power output 100W +100W at 8 Ohms
Minimum load 4 ohms .
Input Sources 4 selectable inputs switched by gold plated relays
Input Terminals Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced
Phono input (MM,MC) selectable
Frequency response - 0.5 dB deviation 2Hz-80kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB
Input Sensitivity: 300mV
Distortion Less than 0.02% ( 70W 8 0hms)
Remote Control Philips RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation frequency
Dimensions / Weight 11cm x 43cm x 39cm (HxWxD) / 22kg

THE 2005 STEREO TIMES "Most Wanted Components " Awards, Editors choice. Review link - -www.stereotimes.com Review link-- Hi-Fi Plus Edition 32 PDF Review link-- 6 Moons
Power output :90W + 90W at 8 Ohms ; Minimum load :4 ohms Input Sources :4 selectable inputs switched by gold plated relays ; Input Terminals :Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced and gold plated XLR balanced ; Output Terminals :One set of gold plated speaker terminals each channel; Line level Outputs: Gold plated Phono/RCA unbalanced pre out; Frequency response: Less than +/- 0.1 dB deviation 20Hz-80kHz; Phase response :Less than 2 degrees deviation 20Hz-80kHz; Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100dB ; Crosstalk :Less than -100dB ; Distortion: Less than 0.04% @ 20W 8 0hms ; Inter-modulation: Less than 0.01% (19kHz + 20kHz); Damping factor: More than 500; Vacuum tube :Sovtek 6H30 x1; Remote Control :RC-5 compatible IR system 36kHz modulation ; Dimensions :8cm x 43cm x 32cm (HxWxD), 15kg shipment weight.



CONTROL FUNCTIONS: Power On/Off POWER OUTPUT: 120 watt +120watt at 80hms Minimum load : 2ohms INPUT sources: 4 selectable input switched by gold plated relays INPUT terminals: Gold plated phono/RCA unbalanced and gold plated XLR balanced OUTPUT terminals: one set of gold plated speaker terminals each chnnel Line level Outputs: Gold plated phono/RCA unbalanced, pre outx2 Frequency response: less than +/- 0.1 db deviation 20Hz-80Hz Phase response: less than 2 dertess deviation 20Hz-80Hz Signal-to-noise ratio: More htan 100db Distorion: lessthan 0.04% @ 20w 80hms Inter-modulation:lessthan0.01%(19KHz+20KHz) Damping factor: more than 800 VACUUM TUBE:6H30x1 Remote control:RC-5 compatibleI,system 36KHzmodulation DIMENSIONS: 120(L)x430(W)x320(H) WEIGHT: 18Kg

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