Magnat MC-20

Kompakt CD-receiver med inbyggd RDS-radio. Förstärkaren är en s.k. hybrid-modell (rör/transistorförstärkare)

CD receiver with integrated tube preamplifier

The MC 20 combines the quality of individual components in one compact unit. At the heart of this chic compact system is a CD receiver with integrated RDS tuner. The amplifier is a so-called hybrid model.

While a selected double triode tube ensures an extremely musical sound pattern in the preamplifier, the power amplifier has been equipped with powerful Thomson transistors. The functions of the system can either be controlled on the device itself or via the supplied remote control.

Highlights:

• Switchable 3D surround sound function
• System remote control for all functions

Tuner:

• RDS/radio text function
• Programmable memory for 40 stations

CD player:

• High-quality CD drive with Sanyo pick-up
• Repeat function

Preamplifier:

• Tube pre-amplifier with ECC88 double triodes

Amplifier and power supply:

• Power amplifier with channel-separated wide-voltage/high-current audio power ICs by Thomson
• Separate standby power-supply unit for low standby power consumption
• Elaborate power supply unit with generously dimensioned toroidal transformer

Connections:

• Subwoofer output for connecting an active subwoofer
• 1 audio output (rear)
• 2 audio inputs
• 3.5 mm portable audio input on the front panel
• USB socket on the front panel (MP3, WMA)
• Headphone output
• Generously dimensioned and insulatedloudspeaker connection terminals

Cabinet:

• Sturdy case with milled 5 mm thick aluminium front
• Solid aluminium control elements