T+A Elektroakustik M-10 Mono Blocks 1 pair

Sunny Components Inc, USA

1370 E Cypress Street Suite D

Covina, CA-91724.

626-966-6259.

www.sunnyaudiovideo.com

Very Rare Offering of T+A M-10 Mono Block Amplifiers in original Box with manual and original tubes.

I have both the Silver and the Titanium finish available.

Only 1 pair is for sale. 1 pair will be my personal pair.

( Complete system available too )

Consistently High-End, consistently two-channel!

The V-series has found two new flagships: the M 10
mono power amplifier and the S 10 stereo power amplifier.These
sensational amplifiers are an ingenious combination of classic "State of
the Art" valve technology,ξ the latest transistor developments, and
extremely innovative circuit topology. We deliberately designed an input
stage incorporating valves to ensure that their audiophile
characteristics define the amplifier's overall sound. The higher the
power of an output stage, the more difficult it is to obtain that power
using pure valve-based concepts. In reality it is impossible to achieve
extreme power levels from a pure valve amplifier. For this reason an
obvious solution is to design modern, highly sophisticated transistor
circuits which are responsible for the pure power amplification, and to
fine-tune these circuits to produce a perfect match to the system as a
whole. The circuit concept exploited in the M 10 and S 10 is a
completely new development, and is so incredibly stable and refined that
we have been able to avoid the use of overall negative feedback
completely. In short: we have exploited the advantages of valve and
transistor technology to the full, and avoided the disadvantages!Our aim
in developing the M 10 and S 10 was not just to build yet another
"giant power amp" which can deliver as much power as possible; instead
both amplifiers allow our music lovers to choose between different modes
of operation to suit their personal taste, the loudspeakers in their
system and the power required.

Our aim in developing the M 10 and S 10 was not just
to build yet another "giant power amp" which can deliver as much power
as possible; instead both amplifiers allow our music lovers to choose
between different modes of operation to suit their personal taste, the
loudspeakers in their system and the power required.

In High Power mode the M 10 and S 10 are capable of
delivering huge power to large loudspeakers where extreme levels are
required, and they always sound superb in so doing. However, if you
prefer to listen at normal volume, without ever needing such extreme
levels, then both amplifiers offer High Current mode: in this mode the
idle current is doubled, the amplifier operate in Class A/B mode, and
generate up to 60 Watts (M 10) and 35 Watts (S 10) of power in pure
Class A. It is also possible for the M 10 to set up a genuine bi-amping
arrangement, as the M 10 features two identical power amplifiers, each
of which can feed a pair of dedicated loudspeaker terminals. These
facilities ensure that you can fine-tune the M 10 and the S 10 to suit
your loudspeakers exactly according to your personal taste, the speakers
and preferences.The M 10 and S 10 are designed to work extremely well
with a huge range of pre-amplifiers, although our P 102ξ valve
pre-amplifier really is the perfect choice as the front end to the M 10,
as its overall design has been developed to deliver a perfect sound
experience with the M 10 and S 10 under all circumstances. The P 10 2
features fully balanced / symmetrical outputs (optionally three-pole or
four-pole with Trigger voltage) and controls the entire system via the
R-Link data bus, including switching all components on and off.

No-compromise mechanical design

The whole V-series has set new standards all over
the world in respect of materials used, mechanical refinement and
workmanship. For the M 10 and S 10 our developers insisted on using only
the finest components. We work "from the solid": the heat-sinks are
pressed in a single process using extremely powerful tools, while the
shielding enclosures for the transformers and capacitors are machined
from solid blocks. The waste heat generated is considerable, but the
substantial material mass reliably and constantly dissipates the energy,
with the result that the M 10 and S 10 do not require a cooling fan in
spite of their huge power. All the materials used in the amplifier
section are amagnetic, and the mains power supply transformers are
housed inside a steel shielding chamber. The M 10's and S 10's overall
mass of more than 50 kg guarantee that they are completely de-coupled
from the outside world!

Revolutionary circuit topology

The M 10 and S 10 feature a circuit design which is
unique in the world. Valves are used in the input and voltage
amplification stages, and all the valves work in Class-A mode, which
results in a very harmonious sound image. The musical and tonal
advantages of valve technology determine the sound character of the
output stages. The input stage takes the form of a symmetrical
differential amplifier in an all-valve cascode circuit. In the M 10 the
subsequent voltage amplifier stage is based on two 6SN7 valve systems
with high transverse current wired in parallel, enabling the circuit to
drive the following current amplifier stages at very low impedance. In
the S 10 a special high-voltage MOSFET voltage amplifier stage with the
characteristics and performance of a triode is responsible for this
task. This circuit ensures that both input stages have excellent
bandwidth and speed, which determine the sound qualities of the
amplifier as a whole. The current amplifier stages feature MOSFET driver
transistors, whose transfer characteristics harmonise superbly with the
Voltage Amplifier Stages of the Input sections. The high current output
stages are equipped with no fewer than twenty extremely
high-performance ring emitter bi-polar transistors. These transistors
satisfy the most demanding requirements in terms of current delivery
capability and bandwidth.

Linearity

All the amplifier stages of the M 10 and S 10 are
designed in such a way that they are totally linear and undistorted in
operation. Achieving this performance requires the use of nothing but
the best possible components; these parts are carefully matched to each
other and calibrated in-house for each unit using sophisticated
selection processes. The level of linearity and bandwidth achieved is so
high that it has been possible to completely avoid the use of overall
feedback. This results in avoiding any negative feedback or influence by
the speakers on the soundcharcteristics of the amplifiers.

Twin output stages

Another special and unique feature of the M 10 is
the duplication of the output current amplifier (power amplifier). Each
of these output amplifiers is capable of up to 1000 Watts, and each is
connected to a pair of loudspeaker terminals. The two output amplifiers
can either be wired in parallel - in order to increase current delivery
capability - or in bi-amping mode; in this case a separate signal is fed
to the bass and mid-range / high-frequency circuits of suitable
loudspeakers, i.e. types equipped with bi-amping terminals.Even if the
loudspeaker connected to the amplifier is not fitted with bi-wiring /
bi-amping terminals, the two loudspeaker outputs can still be connected
to the loudspeaker terminals using separate cables. In this
configuration all the internal and external speaker leads are wired in
parallel, and all four loudspeaker relays present in the M 10 also
operate in parallel, resulting in extremely low dynamic internal
resistance, and optimum damping for the loudspeaker. The outcome is
excellent control of speaker cone travel, maximum possible control in
the bass range, and superb detail resolution in music reproduction.

High-performance energy supply

The M 10 and S 10 feature a total of three
independent mains power supply units with three high-quality torroidal
transformers with low electromagnetic stray fields. A high-voltage mains
section with extremely sophisticated regulation powers the valve
circuits of the voltage amplifier section. It is located below the
valves at the top of the cabinet. The constancy of the valve supply
voltages is better than 10 ppm!The two power amplifiers are fed by a
pair of high-performance transformers, each rated at 1000 Watts, and
with a total reservoir capacity of more than 180,000 εF. This
guarantees more than adequate power reserves at any time, capable of
coping with any imaginable load situation. These power supplies are
located in the lower part of the housing. The transformers are
encapsulated and housed in a steel shielding enclosure.

HighCurrent / HighPower modes

Another truly unique feature is the facility to
switch the operating voltage of the M 10 and S 10 output stages between
the values +/- 50 V or +/- 40 V respectively (High Current mode) and +/-
100 V or +/- 80 V respectively (High Power mode). Selecting the lower
operating voltage more than doubles the idle current in the output
stages, with the result that the current amplifiers of the M 10 generate
up to about 60 Watts and the S 10 Generate uo to 35 Watts in pure Class
A mode. We particularly recommend this High Current mode of operation
if your system features high-efficiency loudspeakers, and for general
listening at normal volume levels.The High Power mode enables the
amplifiers to generate a maximum output of well over 1500 Watts (into 2
Ohms). This mode of operation is especially recommended for use with
high-impedance loudspeakers (impedance higher than 6 Ohms), and for
general use when high power is required.

Intelligent control system

The M 10 and S 10 cannot simply be switched on; they
have to "ramp up" slowly, otherwise the mains would collapse. For this
reason a cleverly programmed micro-processor is responsible for all
power-on and control processes. It also controls the protection circuit,
and monitors the mains voltage, the internal supply voltages and the
operating temperatures. The system also monitorsξ the loudspeaker
outputs for D.C. voltage errors, short-circuits and overload, thereby
protecting the loudspeakers connected to the unit. The cause of any
problem is displayed on the front display.

Construction

The case is of two-stage construction: the external
aluminium parts are permanently screwed together to form a housing which
contains an integral chassis frame for the steel sub-assemblies.

The valve input stage is mounted on an amagnetic
chassis cradle, which is completely isolated from the power section. The
valves are electromagnetically shielded by grounded protective grilles.

The two power amplifiers are located to left and
right on solid aluminium heat-sinks, whose substantial mass disperses
the waste heat, and effortlessly dissipates it.

The mains section circuit board is located in the
bottom part of the housing, and provides a gigantic reservoir of energy.
For electromagnetic shielding purposes the transformers are
accommodated in a solid steel case in the bottom of the M 10.

The front and rear panels are press-formed from pure
aluminium using a sophisticated tool, while the rounded side parts
contain vibration dampers which de-couple the machine's feet.

Back panel connections

Pre-amplifiers can be connected using Cinch / RCA,
XLR 3-pole or XLR 4-pole plugs.The M 10 features two identical output
stages, each of which is connected to a pair of the latest High-End
loudspeaker terminals (WBT nextgenTM). This makes it possible to connect
suitably equipped loudspeakers in bi-amping / bi-wiring mode. In this
configuration one output stage handles the bass range and the other the
treble / mid-range (bi-amping ON). In the bi-amping OFF position the
output stages are wired in parallel, but bi-wiring is still possible in
this mode.Moving the left slide-switch to High Current doubles the idle
current. In this mode an output of up to sixty Watts is possible in pure
Class A mode! In the downwards position the full operating voltage is
used and the M 10 works in High Power Mode.