Fusion 85A vs McIntosh MC275 VI
The MC275 VI's power @ 8ω is 75W against the Fusion 85A's 95W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 95 dB, its thd 0.500% against 1.000%, and its output impedance 0.4Ω against 4Ω.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$7,999
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Fusion 85A
The Black Ice Audio Fusion 85A is a high-power integrated tube amplifier positioned as a reference model in the company’s Fusion line. It is described as a next-level upgrade over the Fusion F35 and is built in Maryland using upgraded parts and a fully balanced differential push-pull circuit. Current Black Ice Audio materials list it at $7,999 and note that it uses 4 x 12AX7A/ECC83 signal tubes plus user-selectable output tubes including 6CA7, 6550, KT88, or KT170. The product page also indicates it is part of the transition from the older Jolida branding to Black Ice Audio.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 95W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 100Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.000%
- SNR
- 95 dB
- Output Impedance
- 4Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 190 × 380 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 22 kg (49 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 95W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions