Unison Research Simply Italy
The Simply Italy amplifier has been tweaked to improve performance with modern speaker loads by adjusting it's output impedance from 8O to 6O, making the amplifier compatible with a greater variety of loudspeakers. Unison Research has also designed a new “Quasi-Dual-Mono” power supply. In this configuration, the power transformer and first filter stage of the power supply are doubled, separating all pre-amp stages to allow for lower cross-talk and low distortion.
Thanks to Unison Research's ability to design specialised transformers in house, the Simply Italy is able to have an output stage consisting of one EL34 in a single-ended ultra-linear configuration. This mode of operation for the output transformers allows the pentode EL34s to operate almost as if they were triodes. Furthermore, an additional toggle switch allows for an adjustment of negative feedback in the circuit. This means the sound character of the amplifier can be adjusted to suit specific types of music or listening environments.
The appearance of the Simply Italy has undergone radical changes with the front panel now made of locally-sourced wood that's accented by contrasting wood inserts around the controls, that also acts as an anti-resonant support for the metal chassis. Then two stainless-steel bands beneath the valves add a touch of refinement, while additionally aiding performance by thermally isolating the valves from the electronic circuitry and output transformers. Finally, the control knobs are made from non-magnetic stainless-steel with a sufficient diameter and weight to provide a smooth 'flywheel' effect with excellent feel and rotational precision.
The Simply Italy is supplied with an infra-red remote handset which allows for convenient control over input switching and the premium motorised volume pot from ALPS. The back panel is finished with four large gold-plated terminal connectors that allow any type of loudspeaker cable to be connected easily, alongside clearly marked RCA inputs for multiple audio sources.
Type: Stereo Integrated Valve Amplifier
Output Stage: Single-Ended, Ultra-Linear, Class A
Output Power: 12W per-channel (approx.)
Output Impedance: 6O
Input Impedance: 47kO / 50pF
Negative Feedback: Switchable, 5dB or 1.8dB
Valves: 2 x ECC82 (12AU7) 2 x EL34 (6CA7)
Power Consumption: 85W
Fuses: T1A from 220V-240V
Dimensions (W x D x H): 26 x 35 x 19cm
Net Weight: 15kg