Arte Forma Audio Elyssa / KT 88 / CL A -PP / Remote / Mint Demo

On offer is a demo Arte Forma Integrated Tube Amplifier. Manufacturer RSP/List price on this unit is $3,595. It is in immaculate condition and has very few hours on its clock. It will be delivered in its original packaging along with its documentation and remote.

The manufacturer is currently implementing a chassis re-design for this amplifier, and the Elyssa will as a result look more like its other stablemates the Aida, Thalia and Due Volte Monoblocks in the AF tube amplification line. We are therefore selling our 2 stock units at a 47% discount off List. So this is a unique opportunity to acquire an Elyssa at a terrific price.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Compatible with KT120 tubes, as confirmed by Manufacturer. With these ($200 for matched Cryoset Quad) and NOS Mullard ECC82, this unit is absolutely AWESOME !

The unit is self-biasing. Incidentally, we have actually tested the Elyssa here at Atelier 13 in Nashville with the KT120 tubes.... and have substituted the 12AT7 with a NOS Mullard ECC82 / 6189W (12AU7). The effect of the introduction of the ECC82 into the circuit with KT88s and particularly with KT120s is stunning ! The amp was played for 4 hours and the transformers were cool to the touch and everything was stable.

Please see 2013 Enjoy The Music Review Link : http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0813/arte_forma_audio_elyssa.htm

Specifications from the manufacturer:

The Elyssa is a push-pull tube integrated amplifier outputing 35 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 60W into 4ohms. Can use either 6550 or KT88 output tubes. Comes standard with J/J KT88 tubes. Aluminium volume remote included. KT 120’s are compatible with this model as well.

​​​​Type: Stereo integrated vacuum tube amplifier
Operation Type: Class A push-pull
Output Power: 35 wpc @ 8 Ohms rms at 0.1% THD 60 wpc @ 4 Ohms at 0.5% THD
Tubes: Four J/J KT88, two J/J ECC81 and two J/J ECC83S
Frequency Response : 15 Hz to 30 kHz
Inputs: Four via gold plated RCA
Dimensions: 430 x 390 x 240 (WxDxH in mm)
Weight: 50 lbs.
Full Function Remote Control

Enjoy The Music reviewer Comments/Summary:

The fit and finish are of high quality with anodized aluminum faceplate, transformer covers, and remote. You can tell that Arte Forma puts most of their R&D budget towards the sound of their components rather than all of the audio jewelry and marketable designs featured by some of the comparable sounding amplifiers on the market. I would say on sound alone it outclasses its price point, for design and fit and finish it fulfills my expectations of an up and coming company in this price range. Sound wise this amplifier ticks all the boxes, great tonality, world class 3D sound stage, a noise floor on par with all but the very best valve based amplifiers, and macro and micro dynamics in spades. The sound quality of the Elyssa is of reference level for a push-pull tube based amplifier, a perfect entry point for someone looking to explore tube amplifiers.

The pros to this are rock solid power supply, low noise floor, very natural and musical tonality, broad open soundstage, milled aluminum remote control, widely available tube array (for endless tube rolling with NOS tubes), optical volume control, Mundorf Capacitors used throughout, anodized brushed aluminum face plate and tops for power transformers. The con being not quite enough power to drive complex three-way speakers in a large room.

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