Canary Audio Reference Two SIGNATURE Tube Mono Block Amplifiers
One of the best sets of amplifiers available. They have the musical magic of the 300B tube (one of the best audio tubes) along with the power and bass definition you don't normally get with 300B amps. They are massive, beautiful, powerful, and amazing. The sound quality is easily better than any solid state design and most tube designs as well. These are statement pieces. They have better transparency than any amp that I have tried here. Its like a veil has been lifted and I can hear everything more clearly. Without any harshness.
They now come with a new set of matched Psvane 300B tubes. These amps are brand new. These are the new Signature Edition which have the same transformers as the Grand Reference and also the same output ( 120 watts). In listening tests beside the Grand Reference, I believe I preferred this new Ref Two Signature. I think the REF Two had better power transformers and the Grand Reference had better output transformers. Since this set has both of the better transformers it may be the best version to have.
These are a demo pair with about 100 hours on them. Retail on these top of the line mono blocks is $48,000 with tubes. Once you hear these amps, you will stop looking for the next best thing--you will already have it! These amps are already a legend in Asia and England.
Trade ins considered.
Midwest Audio
Jason 574 329-1850
From Canary:
REFERENCE TWO Monoblock Amplifiers
The Best of the Best:
Canary Audio is proud to introduce the all new Reference Two Monoblock amplifiers, the first of a whole new series of high end reference audio products. The Reference Two is the result of over 15 years of experience. Built to Withstand the Power of Music: The REFERENCE TWO is a monoblock amplifiers with the use of sixteen (eight matched pairs) 300B triode tubes in a push pull parallel circuit. Like all of our other amplifiers, only the highest quality parts and components are used. The oversize custom wound power and output transformers are specially designed to extend the bass and highs. Each of the transformers is housed in a metal can filled with epoxy. Two independent chokes are employed for rectifier filtering on each channel. Just as important, the military grade epoxy circuit boards are designed to minimize component interaction. In addition to that, each of the 300B triode tube has a separate bias adjustment device mounted on the rear panel for convenient biasing. The World Most Powerful 300B amplifier: Generating power from eight pieces / four matched pairs of 300B tubes per channel.
The Reference Two is capable to deliver high power wattages and still maintains the clarity and delicacy of real music. Anyone who listens to them never feels the need for more wattage, all they want to do is put on more music. Perhaps the Reference Two is the most powerful 300B amplifier in the world.
Special Features:
Newly designed high voltage power supply.
The input circuit has been redesigned to be faster and more dynamic.
Exclusive machined Delrin 300B tube sockets with gold plated pin receptacles.
Specially designed power meter with a custom backlite LED display.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Sensitivity: 0.53 Volts for full output
Input Impedance: 470,000 Ohms
Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB from 8 Hz to 80,000 Hz
One of the best sets of amplifiers available. They have the musical magic of the 300B tube (one of the best audio tubes) along with the power and bass definition you don't normally get with 300B amps. They are massive, beautiful, powerful, and amazing. The sound quality is easily better than any solid state design and most tube designs as well. These are statement pieces. They have better transparency than any amp that I have tried here. Its like a veil has been lifted and I can hear everything more clearly. Without any harshness.
They now come with a new set of matched Psvane 300B tubes. These amps are brand new. These are the new Signature Edition which have the same transformers as the Grand Reference and also the same output ( 120 watts). In listening tests beside the Grand Reference, I believe I preferred this new Ref Two Signature. I think the REF Two had better power transformers and the Grand Reference had better output transformers. Since this set has both of the better transformers it may be the best version to have.
These are a demo pair with about 100 hours on them. Retail on these top of the line mono blocks is $48,000 with tubes. Once you hear these amps, you will stop looking for the next best thing--you will already have it! These amps are already a legend in Asia and England.
Trade ins considered.
Midwest Audio
Jason 574 329-1850
From Canary:
REFERENCE TWO Monoblock Amplifiers
The Best of the Best:
Canary Audio is proud to introduce the all new Reference Two Monoblock amplifiers, the first of a whole new series of high end reference audio products. The Reference Two is the result of over 15 years of experience. Built to Withstand the Power of Music: The REFERENCE TWO is a monoblock amplifiers with the use of sixteen (eight matched pairs) 300B triode tubes in a push pull parallel circuit. Like all of our other amplifiers, only the highest quality parts and components are used. The oversize custom wound power and output transformers are specially designed to extend the bass and highs. Each of the transformers is housed in a metal can filled with epoxy. Two independent chokes are employed for rectifier filtering on each channel. Just as important, the military grade epoxy circuit boards are designed to minimize component interaction. In addition to that, each of the 300B triode tube has a separate bias adjustment device mounted on the rear panel for convenient biasing. The World Most Powerful 300B amplifier: Generating power from eight pieces / four matched pairs of 300B tubes per channel.
The Reference Two is capable to deliver high power wattages and still maintains the clarity and delicacy of real music. Anyone who listens to them never feels the need for more wattage, all they want to do is put on more music. Perhaps the Reference Two is the most powerful 300B amplifier in the world.
Special Features:
Newly designed high voltage power supply.
The input circuit has been redesigned to be faster and more dynamic.
Exclusive machined Delrin 300B tube sockets with gold plated pin receptacles.
Specially designed power meter with a custom backlite LED display.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Sensitivity: 0.53 Volts for full output
Input Impedance: 470,000 Ohms
Frequency Response: +/- 1 dB from 8 Hz to 80,000 Hz