Audio Note UKOTO Phono SEusedAudio Note UK OTO Phono SE SignatureAudio Note's most recent, and finest, iteration of their vaunted OTO SE Phono. I purchased this amplifier in January 2013, and am the original owner. Per AN's website: "The latest refinement of ou...3500.00

Audio Note UK OTO Phono SE Signature

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Ships fromNew York, NY, 10011
Ships toUnited States and Canada
Package dimensions21.0" × 21.0" × 11.0" (45.0 lbs.)
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Audio Note's most recent, and finest, iteration of their vaunted OTO SE Phono.  I purchased this amplifier in January 2013, and am the original owner.

Per AN's website:

"The latest refinement of our classic and award winning integrated amplifier, the OTO SE Signature possesses all of the legendary qualities that made the OTO SE such a world wide favourite, and adds some extremely special extra features. Not only have key internal components been upgraded - Audio Note Tantalum resisters and Copper Foil capacitors installed in critical areas - but also the all important output transformers now feature our own custom HiB Double C Cores. No other EL84 amplifier in existence has ever produced such an astonishing level of performance. Available in Line and Phono versions, and with your choice of brushed Aluminium or classic Black fascia."

As they indicate, parts been upgraded throughout, yet far more importantly, this unit is installed with their HiB Double C Core transformers. I can attest, having previously owned another OTO with upgraded parts, that the transformers are the true 'signature' element in this amplifier.  It plays with authority, and well beyond its quoted 10 watts.  I used it with AN/E's, AX2 Signatures, and Kharma 3.2's, all of which were driven with ease.

Reviews can be found online from Positive Feedback, Stereophile, and others.  The sound is detailed, transients sharp and crisp, soundstage broad and deep.  The phono stage competes with stand-alone units costing thousands.  I could go on, but talk is cheap.  You simply gotta hear what this thing can do...the realism, the presence, the tone.  This amplifier will make you happy.

Moving up the Audio Note line, thus the sale.  This piece is close to mint, barring one small scratch on the rear of the top case.  I installed Dynamat on the underside of the lid, as I do with all of my gear just for good measure.  Tubes are those supplied by AN, all with low hours.  Exceptions include the 6922 in the phono stage, which I upgraded with a vintage Tungsram e88cc, and will include.  The 12au7 in the driver stage was also upgraded to a NOS Cifte ecc82, also included.

Original box is included, which I will double-box again for safe transit.  Original manual will also be included.  I will cover shipping via FedEx Ground in the contiguous 48.  I will split shipping costs to Canada.  Paypal is preferred, please add 2.9% unless using F&F option.  Local auditions are welcomed.  Please feel free to asks any questions. Thank you sincerely for your consideration.

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