Review from Hi-Fi Choice









Reviewed in Hi-Fi+ Issue55 [PDF]

Review from Hi-Fi+ weblink            
Shown with matching Orfeo CD player[below]
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.  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

All Solid State 200WPC 8 Ohms Dual Mono[First 40wpc in Pure Class A] 
Minimum load : 2 ohms .
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'

This product is now sold out, and discontinued.

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

Available in Silver
or Black finish







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 = gold plated speaker terminals.
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.

"REFERENCE" R150 Linear Hybrid