AUDION STERLING STEREO ANNIVERSARY

Sterling Stereo Anniversary integrated EL34 Hard wired
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 ? 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.

Specifications
Power: 2 x 12 Watts Class A into 8 ? at 240V AC
Load: 8 ? nominal
Distortion @ 1watt: 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
Fuses: Power 2A / 240V HT 500mA / 240V
Weight: 14 kg