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Our full Range of Valves
The valves/Tubes in your amplifier are one of the main things that effect the sound you hear. Some valves/tubes can sound soft and relaxed others bright, alive and very forward, and every single one has its own set of characteristics as different as the person listening to them. Some people will say that the valve sound is warm and fuzzy, maybe they are in certain amps, ours however are certainly not that, and our selection of tubes we offer will not give you that.
What they will offer however is a well balanced tonally correct performance with music very much “in your face” and “at the end of your nose!” (Very forward in other words). Needless to say we like our music to be alive and give you, the listener, the feeling of being immersed in the music and not just a bystander in a doorway.
Our valves/tubes have been very carefully selected to match our amplifiers.. For example our Sterling range of amplifiers work best with Electro Harmonix, JJ and Svetlana (in our opinion). Our Silver Nights prefer JJ, KR or Svetlana to achieve that well balanced price/performance sound.
We offer where possible NOS (New old stock tubes) from our own stocks for small tubes, our larger output tubes are new stock. Not all of these we hold in stock but we can get them reasonably quickly.
We have only a small selection of tubes, but by changing the tube (or “Rolling” as its often reffered to) you can dramaticaly change your amplifiers characteristics.
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Audion Silver Night Special Edition 300B Integrated Stereo
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Description
The Audion Silver Night amplifiers come with a wide range of options, starting with our Mk1 printed circuit board 300B stereo amplifier right up to our Special Edition 300B Mono-block Power amplifiers and now including our all new HPS Silver Night 300B headphone amplifier The Silver Night range represents our intermediate level models.
The range consists of 21 different variations of the Silver Night including our HP1 balanced / SE headphone amplifier and our unique Silver Night DUO that can use both 300B and 2A3 valves using a unique circuit topology.
The hard wired (Air Wired) 30th Anniversary amplifiers are wired point to point. All of of our amplifiers have a volume control on the front which negates the need for a pre-amplifier in most cases. Our stereo integrated power amplifiers even have a 5 stereo channel passive pre-amplifier built in so you can use up to 5 line level inputs. These amps even have an un-attenuated output for feeding directly to a tape recorder or active sub-woofer or even to another amp for bi-amping. All of our single ended designs use unique circuits and are auto-biased so don’t need regular bias changing or complicated setting up.
Our amps are ideally suited to loudspeakers of 89db or greater efficiency except for our mono-block versions that can cope with lower efficiency.
Sonically, The Triode valves used in the Silver Nights give subtle nuances and texture to the music allowing un-paralleled music finition retrieval. The 300B is a very well know valve that can reproduce delicacies and yet be punchy at the same time. The PX25 although a lesser known valve does (in our opinion) everything the 300B can but with even better bottom end and top kick.
Our Special Edition Silver Night series all have a solid silver audio path and internal interconnect, as well as our custom ” red power tubes” and feature WBT Nextgen binding posts, as well as our new look chassis. See New products for more details on the Special Edition range.
The Silver Night HP1 300B headphone amplifier is new to the range and features 8, 32, 150, 300 and 600 ohm switchable transformer output in either balanced or single ended mode. With 3 stereo input channels and a straight through un-attenuated output for connection directly to a power amp or similar, The HP1 headphone amp needs to be seen and heard. See New products for more details on the HP1 headphone amplifier
The chassis is made of military grade aluminium, with a durable black powder coated finish. The top plate and badge are finished with mirror polished stainless steel. The special Edition models feature a full depth mirror polished stainless top plate with hidden fixings and organic valve fillets.
Technical Specs
Technical specifications for all products in this range.
| Amplifier | Sterling MK1 PCB EL34 | Sterling Anniv. EL34 | Sterling Anniv. KT88 | Sterling Anniv. KT120 | Sterling Anniv. KT150 | Sterling Anniv. PSE KT88 | Sterling Anniv. PP KT88 |
| Type | Stereo & Integrated | Stereo & Integrated | Stereo & Integrated | Stereo & Integrated | Stereo & Integrated | Mono-Block | Mono-Block |
| Power | 2 x 12 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms | 2 x 12 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms | 2 x 18 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms | 2 x 24 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms | 2 x 25 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms | 2 x 30 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms | 2 x 45 Watts Class A into 8 Ohms |
| Distortion @ 1 Watt | <0.1% No Feedback | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ |
| Sensitivity | Variable >200mV Full Output | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ |
| Consumption | 130 Watts | 140 Watts | 160 Watts | 175 Watts | 185 Watts | 320 Watts | 320 Watts |
| Load | 8 Ohm Nominal | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | 4 & 8 Ohm Nominal | 4 & 8 Ohm Nominal |
| Frequency Response | 14Hz to 34KHz ± 1db | 12Hz to >40KHz ± 1db | <10Hz to >40KHz ± 1db | <10Hz to >40KHz ± 1db | <10Hz to >40KHz ± 1db | <10Hz to >40KHz ± 1db | <10Hz to >40KHz ± 1db |
| Noise | < (CCIR) -85db | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ |
| Valves | 2 x EL34, 1 x 6H23N, 1 x 5687 | 2 x EL34, 2 x 6H23N | 2 x KT88, 2 x 6H23N | 2 x KT120, 2 x 6H23N | 2 x KT150, 2 x 6H23N | 4 x KT88, 4 x 6H23N | 4 x KT88, 4 x 6H23N |
| Size Height, Width, Depth. | 19cm, 23cm, 42cm, | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | 19cm, 23cm, 42cm, each Mono | 19cm, 23cm, 42cm, each Mono |
| Weight | 11Kg | 14Kg | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | 14Kg each Mono | 14Kg each Mono |
| Fuses Power | 240V 2A 120V 3.5A Slow Blow | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” ” each Mono | ” ” each Mono |
| Fuses HT | 240V 0.5A 120V 1A Slow Blow | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” ” each Mono | ” ” each Mono |
| Input Impedance | 50K ohms. | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ |
| Warranty. | 2 Years – Tubes 6 Months | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ | ” “ |
Options
Product options, both type of amplifier, stereo , stereo integrated or mono-block, as well as valve options.
The Range consists of the following
1. Sterling MK1 Printed circuit board EL34 stereo or 5 channel with integrated passive pre-amplifier stereo power amplifier
2. Sterling 30th Anniversary hard wired EL34, KT88, KT120 or KT150 stereo or 5 channel with integrated passive pre-amplifier stereo power amplifier.
3. Sterling 30th Anniversary hard wired KT88 parallel single ended or push-pull mono block power amplifier.
We also offer a remote volume control for all stereo and stereo integrated power amplifiers.
Upgrades & Classes
Upgrade options and upgraded product categories direct from the factory.
We offer 2 upgrade classes for the Sterling Range.. The upgrade classes are
Insignia Class which uses a full silver wired audio path, better graded components again in the audio path, tantalum resistors in the critical places and WBT binding posts.
Excelsior Class uses the same as above but with the inclusion of Teflon/Tin foil V-caps, Internal Solid Silver wired Interconnect, a 43 way Stepped attenuator, better power supply capacitors and WBT RCA’s.
There are options on both classes for solid silver wound secondaries or primaries and secondaries on the output transformer.
Reviews
Product reviews from around the World.
Audion Sterling EL34 Anniversary Integrated stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling KT120 Anniversary stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling EL34 Anniversary Stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling KT88 Anniversary stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling KT120 Anniversary stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling EL34 Mk1 & Anniversary Integrated Stereo amplifier – In Polish
Audion Sterling EL34 30th Anniversary stereo amplifier – In German
Description
Technical Specs
Options
Upgrades & Classes
Reviews
Description
Audion Sterling amplifiers come with a wide range of options, starting with our Mk1 printed circuit board EL34 stereo amplifier right up to our Anniversary KT88 Mono-block Power amplifiers and represent our entry level models.
The range consists of 12 different variations of the Sterling, with power outputs from 12 – 45 watts and 4 different circuit topologies.
The hard wired (Air Wired) 30th Anniversary amplifiers are wired point to point. All of of our amplifiers have a volume control on the front which negates the need for a pre-amplifier in most cases. Our stereo integrated power amplifiers even have a 5 stereo channel passive pre-amplifier built in so you can use up to 5 line level inputs. These amps even have an un-attenuated output for feeding directly to a tape recorder or active sub-woofer or even to another amp for bi-amping. All of our single ended designs use a unique ultra-linear circuit and all Sterling power amps use a small amount of negative feedback to make the pentode valves work properly.
All of our Sterling models are auto-biased so do not need regular bias changing or complicated setting up.
Our amps are ideally suited to loudspeakers of 89db or greater efficiency except for our mono-block versions that can cope with lower efficiency.
Sonically, The Pentode valves used in the Sterling Range are robust and have a fantastic weight and clarity and the larger KT88, KT120 and KT150 are well suited to more difficult loads.
The chassis is made of military grade aluminium, with a durable black powder coated finish. The top plate and badge are finished with mirror polished stainless steel. The Audion Silver Night amplifiers come with a wide range of options, starting with our Mk1 printed circuit board 300B stereo amplifier right up to our Special Edition 300B Mono-block Power amplifiers and now including our all new HPS Silver Night 300B headphone amplifier The Silver Night range represents our intermediate level models.
The range consists of 21 different variations of the Silver Night including our HP1 balanced / SE headphone amplifier and our unique Silver Night DUO that can use both 300B and 2A3 valves using a unique circuit topology.
The hard wired (Air Wired) 30th Anniversary amplifiers are wired point to point. All of of our amplifiers have a volume control on the front which negates the need for a pre-amplifier in most cases. Our stereo integrated power amplifiers even have a 5 stereo channel passive pre-amplifier built in so you can use up to 5 line level inputs. These amps even have an un-attenuated output for feeding directly to a tape recorder or active sub-woofer or even to another amp for bi-amping. All of our single ended designs use unique circuits and are auto-biased so don’t need regular bias changing or complicated setting up.
Our amps are ideally suited to loudspeakers of 89db or greater efficiency except for our mono-block versions that can cope with lower efficiency.
Sonically, The Triode valves used in the Silver Nights give subtle nuances and texture to the music allowing un-paralleled music finition retrieval. The 300B is a very well know valve that can reproduce delicacies and yet be punchy at the same time. The PX25 although a lesser known valve does (in our opinion) everything the 300B can but with even better bottom end and top kick.
Our Special Edition Silver Night series all have a solid silver audio path and internal interconnect, as well as our custom ” red power tubes” and feature WBT Nextgen binding posts, as well as our new look chassis. See New products for more details on the Special Edition range.
The Silver Night HP1 300B headphone amplifier is new to the range and features 8, 32, 150, 300 and 600 ohm switchable transformer output in either balanced or single ended mode. With 3 stereo input channels and a straight through un-attenuated output for connection directly to a power amp or similar, The HP1 headphone amp needs to be seen and heard. See New products for more details on the HP1 headphone amplifier
The chassis is made of military grade aluminium, with a durable black powder coated finish. The top plate and badge are finished with mirror polished stainless steel. The special Edition models feature a full depth mirror polished stainless top plate with hidden fixings and organic valve fillets.
Technical Specs
Technical specifications for all products in this range.
Options
Product options, both type of amplifier, stereo , stereo integrated or mono-block, as well as valve options.
The Range consists of the following
1. Sterling MK1 Printed circuit board EL34 stereo or 5 channel with integrated passive pre-amplifier stereo power amplifier
2. Sterling 30th Anniversary hard wired EL34, KT88, KT120 or KT150 stereo or 5 channel with integrated passive pre-amplifier stereo power amplifier.
3. Sterling 30th Anniversary hard wired KT88 parallel single ended or push-pull mono block power amplifier.
We also offer a remote volume control for all stereo and stereo integrated power amplifiers.
Upgrades & Classes
Upgrade options and upgraded product categories direct from the factory.
We offer 2 upgrade classes for the Sterling Range.. The upgrade classes are
Insignia Class which uses a full silver wired audio path, better graded components again in the audio path, tantalum resistors in the critical places and WBT binding posts.
Excelsior Class uses the same as above but with the inclusion of Teflon/Tin foil V-caps, Internal Solid Silver wired Interconnect, a 43 way Stepped attenuator, better power supply capacitors and WBT RCA’s.
There are options on both classes for solid silver wound secondaries or primaries and secondaries on the output transformer.
Reviews
Product reviews from around the World.
Audion Sterling EL34 Anniversary Integrated stereo Amplifier
Audion Sterling KT120 Anniversary stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling EL34 Anniversary Stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling KT88 Anniversary stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling KT120 Anniversary stereo amplifier
Audion Sterling EL34 Mk1 & Anniversary Integrated Stereo amplifier – In Polish
Audion Sterling EL34 30th Anniversary stereo amplifier – In German
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The Audion Sterling EL34 Anniversary Edition is a warm and dimensional-sounding amplifier with a potent lower midrange that does justice to the power range of an orchestra. It sang right out of the box and never misbehaved. Kudos to the Audion team for breathing new life into the venerable EL34 pentode. In my estimation, the Sterling EL34 represents a gift to music lovers everywhere. Highly recommended.
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"Very round, smooth and toasty," but "well capable of enough resolution to easily distinguish Red Book CDs from their SACD cousins"; the midrange is "smooth and luxurious," but the bass has "neither the detailed control nor the slam of any solid-state integrated in [the Sterling Stereo EL34's] price range" -- no surprise., pulvinar dapibus leo.
"Fully capable of refined tube splendor that's unanticipated at its price level."
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The sound was a contrast, detailed and extremely musical. There was no slowness and desire to lull the listener, for which I dislike for a directly heated triode single end.
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Every Sterling feels like it's punching well above its weight. So Good I bought one myself.
More seasoned audiophiles will know that good amplification – no matter the topology – has no sound of its own. Don’t expect the thick syrup or golden hues of sub-$1000 Chinese units. There is no sickly/heavy sauce here. Neither is there porridge bass. Who said tubes are no hopeless below the waist? (Fools!) This Audion is the healthiest of extra virgin olive oil: light, transparent, clean. And fast. It is unburdened by ponderous, labouring low frequencies or musical weight gain. Its talents lie in 1. the ability to drive a wide range of loudspeakers and 2. the beautification of music. Each combination a winner.
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