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The Sonus Faber Musica integrated amplifier, premiered around 2000/2001, embodies the brand's philosophy of simplicity and musicality. It delivers 100 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 50 watts per channel at 8 ohms, using a high current Class AB design with 28 dB total gain. The amplifier features a left/right symmetrical PCB design with surface-mounted device technology for the shortest signal path, dual JFET differential input with double bootstrapping, and an error-corrected MOSFET output stage. It offers six line inputs, a buffered record output, and WBT gold-plated speaker terminals. The volume control is a custom-made plastic conductive potentiometer, and there are no tone controls to preserve signal purity. The power supply includes a toroidal transformer, custom twin 1500 µF low multiplication factor main capacitors, independent supplies for input gain and output stages, ultra-high-speed Schottky diode rectifiers in double bridge configuration, and discrete voltage regulators. The amplifier is housed in a solid black lacquer front panel with gold-plated copper controls and spikes, weighing approximately 16 kg (35.2 lbs) with dimensions of 425 x 335 x 155 mm (17 x 13.5 x 6 inches). Sonus Faber designed the Musica to provide valve-like liquidity and transparency with precise imaging, fine detail retrieval, and controlled bass, making it a refined and emotionally engaging amplifier for music lovers. It is noted for its elegant appearance, intuitive manual controls, and absence of remote control, emphasizing direct user engagement and purity of sound.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The LM-34IA's power @ 8ω is 40W against the Musica's 50W, its power @ 4ω 40W against 100W, and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs). Both share class (AB).
The A-S1200's power @ 8ω is 90W against the Musica's 50W, its power @ 4ω 150W against 100W, and its weight 22 kg (49 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs). Both share class (AB).
The E-307's power @ 8ω is 100W against the Musica's 50W, its power @ 4ω 140W against 100W, its weight 21.6 kg (48 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs), and its height 170 mm against 155 mm.
The KSA-50's class is A against the Musica's AB and its weight 27.22 kg (60 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs). Both share power @ 8ω (50W) and power @ 4ω (100W).
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