Mastersound Compact 845

[300-B]

Howdy fellas,
does anyone hear or own Mastersound Compact 845 amp?

I would be grateful for any information, thanks.

 

[TriodeLuvr]

Negative feedback: 0dB
Power output: 30Wpc into 8 or 4 ohms (14.8dBW, 11.8dBW)
Frequency response: 8Hz–40kHz (±0dB).

No way is this possible.

Jack

 

[gadget73]

this appears to be a single ended amp if the pics are to be believed. Even at 1250 volts per the datasheet, a single tube is good for only 24 watts of output. Unless they mean 30 total, so 15 per channel.

I don't believe the response numbers with zero feedback though.

 

[zackthedog]

Negative feedback: 0dB
Power output: 30Wpc into 8 or 4 ohms (14.8dBW, 11.8dBW)
Frequency response: 8Hz–40kHz (±0dB).

No way is this possible.

Jack

It does appear to manage that, or close to it--at 10% THD. ;-) But the frequency response seems optimistic.

Mastersound 845 Compact integrated amplifier Measurements

Sidebar 4: Measurements I performed the measurements of the Mastersound Compact 845 amplifier with my Audio Precision SYS2722 system. The tubes were installed when I received the review sample, and I waited for an hour after powering up the amplifier before starting the testing. The Mastersound...

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To be fair, my Williamsons have 10% THD at 20 watts.

 

[ramjet]

A steal at $10 grand plus..........