T+A Elektroakustik S10 Stereo Tube Hybrid Amplifier with Upgrades! Compare to M40 HV!

This T+A S10 power amplifier is a stereo version precursor of the much more expensive $65K T+A M40 HV mono blocks. This model would easily be listed for $25-30K at current market pricing.

I am an authorized T+A dealer, but i purchased this unit independently. I am the second owner. It is functioning perfectly and is in very good condition for its age with no notable cosmetic defects.

The main differences and advances in the design of the newer M40, beyond them being mono blocks offering higher power, is that the tube stage is revised so they are now only used as an input sub-stage and no longer have to provide voltage amplification, whereas the S10’s tube stage is also used for voltage amplification. The voltage amplification in the M40 HV on the other hand is now done by a high-quality transistor stage in high-voltage technology.

Beyond these differences, the designs and performance levels of these amplifiers are quite similar!

A helpful review describing the amplifier can be found here:

https://www.canhifi.com/Resources/UserManualEntity/FileName/S10%20-%20Audiophile.pdf

The amplifier offers two modes:

High Current enables the amplifier to perform with 35wpc in pure Class A before switching up to 140wpc in Class AB. This power rating is preserved regardless of impedance.

High Power mode enables the amplifier to perform with 300wpc of Class AB into 8 Ohm, nearly doubling to 500wpc into 4 Ohm.

I have used this amplifier to power a few speakers, including the Vivid Giya G1 Spirit, Vivid Kaya 90, Borresen 02, and Legacy Signature SE, and its incredible performance made each speaker shine.

I am an authorized T+A dealer, but i purchased this unit independently. I am the second owner. This amplifier is in very good condition, especially for its age with no notable cosmetic issues.

It is accompanied with both the stock Tung Sol 6SN7 and ElectroHarmonix 12AT7, but it also comes with nominally upgraded tubes including the Linlai Elite E-6SN7 and Psvane 12AT7-S which have less than 200 hours on them. The unit also has four Synergistic Research Orange fuses installed within.

The amplifier is quite heavy, over 100lbs on its own, and ships securely in a custom-built crate that has a pallet built in. I will arrange for freight delivery anywhere in the CONUS for $300.

Please see my stellar feedback here and on other marketplaces and buy with confidence. Lowball offers will be ignored as listed price is more than fair for an amplifier of this caliber.

Happy to answer any questions, and thank you for your consideration.

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