Unision Research Unico Nuovo integrated amp

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,901
edited June 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
I finally found an integrated amp to replace the Yaqin 20l, the Unision Research Unico Nuovo. It has 95 watts, an optional phono board, a sub out controlled by the volume control, and dual binding posts for bi-wiring. Oh and did I mention that it is a hybrid using 2 12ax7 tubes in the preamp section. it retails for $2795 with the phoho board costing $225.
here is a video of the amp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2XVsjaOtRk
i will give "some" of my listening impressions later as i am reviewing this amp for stereomojo.
out of the two speakers that i own (usher 6381 and mini 2's with Be tweeters) the Nuovo mates better with the 6381 although the mini 2's reveal more of the great sound of the amp.

here is a british review of the amp, my review will be the first in the us.
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/amplifiers/unison-research-unico-nuovo-720745/review
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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