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New audio frontiers 845 se special edition
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The New Audio Frontiers 845 SE Special Edition is a high-end Italian single-ended triode (SET) integrated amplifier built around the legendary 845 output tube. It is aimed at audiophiles seeking the characteristic SET presentation: expansive soundstage, tonal richness, low-level detail, and strong midrange realism.
Key Specifications
Specification Value
Amplifier Type Single-ended Class A tube integrated amplifier
Output Tubes 845 triodes
Rectifier Tubes Dual 5R4GY
Output Power 25 W per channel into 8 Ω
Inputs 5 line-level inputs
Input Sensitivity 700 mV
Input Impedance 100 kΩ
Power Consumption 350 W max
Weight Approximately 50 kg
Recommended Speaker Sensitivity ≥90 dB
Design Highlights
Pure Class A operation.
Single-ended 845 output stage driven by an ultralinear SRPP driver circuit.
Hand-wound output transformers using silver-plated copper Litz wire.
Automatic biasing of the output tubes.
Heavy-duty power supply using directly heated rectifier tubes.
Built with premium selected components intended to maximize reliability and sonic performance.
Expected Sound Character
While subjective, 845-based SET amplifiers are generally known for:
Large, holographic soundstages.
Exceptional vocal and acoustic instrument realism.
Rich harmonic texture without the softness often associated with lower-powered 300B designs.
More bass authority and dynamic headroom than many lower-powered SET amplifiers.
The manufacturer specifically emphasizes a "three-dimensional soundstage" and "holographic sound" presentation.
Speaker Matching
The amplifier's 25 W output is substantial for a SET design, but it still performs best with:
High-efficiency speakers (90 dB+ sensitivity).
Benign impedance curves.
Horn-loaded or high-sensitivity dynamic loudspeakers.
Potential matches include speakers from brands such as Tannoy, Audio Note UK, Living Voice, or Fyne Audio. The 845 topology is often chosen specifically to gain more speaker flexibility than a typical 8 W 300B amplifier.
Price Position
When introduced, the amplifier was reported around €9,800, placing it firmly in the luxury high-end audio category. Recent used-market listings with premium tubes such as Elrog and Brimar examples have appeared around €9,000.
Overall Assessment
The 845 SE Special Edition is a serious audiophile amplifier rather than a lifestyle product. Its strengths are likely to be:
Outstanding midrange reproduction.
Large-scale imaging.
Refined tube tonality.
Premium transformer design.
Its main limitations are typical of large SET amplifiers:
Significant heat output.
High weight (about 50 kg).
Expensive tube replacement costs.
Need for carefully matched loudspeakers.
For listeners who value natural acoustic timbre, vocals, jazz, chamber music, and realistic soundstage reproduction, the 845 SE Special Edition is one of the more ambitious integrated SET designs available.
If you're considering one for your system, I can also compare it with competitors such as the Line Magnetic LM-845IA, Mastersound Compact 845, or Icon Audio MB845 MkII.
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