Some time has passed since the Audio Note OTO SE Signature took over the amplification duties in my audio system, and as usually happens when a new component of higher quality is introduced, some deficiencies intrinsic to other links in the audio chain begin to reveal themselves. Armed with some new knowledge obtained during my communication with Peter Qvortrup, I went through a process of system optimization evolving around this single-ended amplifier, with the main goal of bringing out the best in it. I am glad to say that the end result is a level of enjoyment that has surpassed anything I have experienced before.
Month: December 2017
First Impressions of the Audio Note OTO Phono SE Signature Integrated Amplifier
I have the pleasure of enjoying the Audio Note OTO Phono SE Signature amplifier in my system. Peter Qvortrup, the owner of Audio Note UK, was generous enough to send me a unit to test and review. In my initial email to him, I simply stated that I was interested in this pure Class A single-ended amplifier, which would probably suit my taste better than my push-pull Line Magnetic LM-211IA. A few weeks later, Andy Whittle, the Sales Manager of Audio Note UK, was standing downstairs with a large, 20-kilogram box containing the requested amplifier. After unpacking it, I realized that I’m not accustomed to seeing such solid build quality every day.
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