Tubular thrills

摘要

If single-ended tube amplifiers are traditionally associated with very low power outputs, then Icon Audio looks set to improve on, if not buck, the trend with its new MB30SE monoblocks. Featuring one KT120 per chassis, coupled to the outside world via Icon Audio's bespoke LDT (Low Distortion Tertiary) transformer, the amplifier is rated at 16W in triode mode and 27W in Ultralinear guise. A combined power/bias meter brings added flexibility. Price is £2000 per pair.