Magnat MA-900 Black

The Magnat MA-900 integrated amplifier combines the unique sound of valves with raw transistor power. The preamplifier features a pair of carefully selected and burned-in ECC81 valves, complemented by a Class A/B power amplifier. The result is a machine that delivers 200 watts into 4 ohms, 130 watts into 8 ohms, and effortlessly drives even the most demanding floorstanding speakers.

Key features of the Magnat MA-900 integrated amplifier

• High power output (200W into 4 ohms / 130W into 8 ohms)
• Perfectly matched and burned-in pair of valves in the preamplifier
• Wireless streaming via Bluetooth 5.0 with the modern aptX HD codec
• 2× optical and 2× coaxial inputs for digital sources (TVs, players, etc.)
• Option to name inputs individually
• The Magnat MA-900 amplifier has preamplifiers for both MM and MC turntable cartridges

Magnat MA-900 – valves for subtlety, transistors for power

Why use valves at all? Valve amplifiers, or rather the “valves” in the audio sector, work with an inherent flaw – they create harmonic overtones. This means that a signal with a frequency of 1000Hz is also reproduced with harmonics at 2000Hz, 3000Hz, and so on. These harmonic frequencies are naturally much quieter than the actual sound. Our ears perceive these harmonic components as very pleasant. The disadvantage of valves, however, is that they are neither particularly powerful nor efficient. This means you can't really get high power output from them. This is where proven transistors come in, capable of producing impressive power with an authentic sound. The MA 900 preamplifier uses two ECC 81 valves, which are selected before installation. This ensures that every MA-900 amplifier is equipped with two valves that are perfectly identical in their values. The valves are also “burned in” before assembly. This is a process that takes several hours, during which the ECC 81 valves can reach their final performance values. This enables the Magnat MA-900 amplifier to produce an uncompromising sound straight out of the box.

An audiophile with modern features

Audiophile qualities are only part of what is required of amplifiers today. A modern amplifier must also be suitable for all the sources you use at home. 5 analogue inputs and an additional jack input on the front of the unit offer sufficient connection options for all kinds of audio devices. There are also two optical and two coaxial digital inputs that support high-resolution audio with a sampling rate of up to 192kHz/24 bit. In addition, the MA 900 is also equipped with Bluetooth functionality. The state-of-the-art chip supports Bluetooth 5.0 and the high-end aptX HD audio standard, enabling optimal quality audio transmission from smartphones, tablets, and laptops.