Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated Valve Amplifier

Scratch on top of unit
Cable had torn from one of the transformers on top of main unit in transit, main transformer mount had bent.
Realigned and reconnected transformer cables. Tested functionality all OK.

Here we have a classically styled integrated amplifier from Italian company Unison Research. Our example of the Simply Italy is in very good condition, noting a couple of blemishes to the top – difficult to see in the photographs. It comes supplied professionally packaged along with remote control, manual, mains cable, plus of course our usual 3 month warranty.
Unison Research Say….
Unison Research was founded in 1987 by a group of passionate audiophiles led by Giovanni Maria Sacchetti. Born in 1945, Giovanni Maria Sacchetti devoted himself at an early age to the study and design of hi-fi systems, combining his interest in electronics with a passion for music inherited from his father, an expert pianist. After completing his studies in electronics, he devoted twenty-five years to teaching while at the same time designing and developing amplifiers for Unison Research.
The first integrated amplifier he designed for Unison Research was the TRIODE20. Its successor, the SIMPLY TWO, was a key step forward in the company’s history – this legendary amplifier was instrumental in achieving great international success for Unison Research in a relatively short time.
Our experience has increased over the years, along with our continuing research of high performance and high quality standards. This has led Unison Research to both historical achievements and great value when it comes to the development of our products. Best of all, we have achieved this through a completely Italian operation…from design to production.
Unison Research is now recognized as the Italian leader in the production of tube amplifiers, and among the top ten in Europe.
We’ve taken what we’ve learned from designing our largest amplifiers, and applied to this small yet brilliant gem. The Simply Italy integrated amplifier builds on the legendary strengths of the Unison Research Simply Two, one of the most successful integrated amplifier designs in the world. This new integrated amplifier, thanks to more efficient engineering, provides better sound quality as well as better reliability and tube life.
Specifications:
Type: Stereo Integrated Valve Amplifier
Valve complement: 2 x ECC82 (12AU7) 2 x EL34 (6CA7)
Output stage: Single-ended, ultra linear, Class-A
Output power: Approx. 12 watts per channel
Negative feedback: 5 dB or 1.8 dB
Output impedance: 6 Ohm
Input: 4 Line, 1 USB DAC optional
Input impedance: 47 k
Negative feedback: 5 dB or 1.8 dB
Power consumption: 85 watt
Dimensions: 260 (W) x 350 (D) x 190 (H) mm
Net weight: 15.0 kg

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