Synthesis FCO-300B Amplifier
SYNTHESIS FCO-300B AMPLIFIER LAUNCHING NEXT MONTH
Italian HiFi brand Synthesis is launching a new 300B valve amp this month, at the December Taipei HiFi Show, the Synthesis FCO-300B Amplifier.
The Synthesis FCO-300B Amplifier is a dual mono pure class A single ended amplifier.
TAIPEI INTERNATIONAL AUDIO SHOW 2023
The Synthesis’ Taiwan distributor, Seapower Technologies, will launch the new amplifier at the Taipei International Audio Show 2023, which will be held at the Grand Hotel in Taipei on the 14th to 17th of December. HiFi PiG’s Gyula Weeber will be there to check it out.
“We developed and built this amplifier to match with high-efficiency speakers, desiring faithful and immersive reproduction of all types of music With the FCO-300B we managed to obtain the musicality we were looking for: dynamics, control and power output.” Luigi Lorenzon
SYNTHESIS FCO-300B AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS
FCO-300B Integrated/Power Stereo Amplifier dual mono pure class A Single-ended Ended Amplifier
Technical specifications (single channel):
Power stage: 300B
Input stage: 1x 12AU7 – 1x 12AX7
Driver: 1x 6CG7
Power supply: 1x 5U4G
Power supply filter: CLC configuration
Tube filament: Electronic stabilized
Power transformer: Toroidal transformer Hi-Grade Iron Steel
Output transformer: Double C Core transformer Hi-Grade Iron Steel
Output impedance: 4 ohm and 8 ohm taps
Power stage configuration: Single Ended class A
Bias 300B: Automatic Bias controlled by dedicated circuit
Power output:
Distortion 1%: 8W 1KHz into 4 ohm and 8 ohm
Distortion 3%: 10W 1KHz into 4 ohm and 8 ohm
Frequency response: 10Hz to 50KHz +- 1dB
Input impedance: 100Kohm
Input sensitivity (Integrated): 250mV for rated power
Input sensitivity (Power amp): 250mV for rated power
Signal/Noise ratio: >90dB, A weighted
Inputs (line): 4 Balanced line input (XLR) 4 Unbalanced line input (RCA) (switchable from front panel and remote control)
Integrated/Power amp: Modality switchable from front panel
Remote control: Volume, Mute, Inputs, Stby.
Finish (front panel): Anodized Aluminium Silver
Finish (body): Metal painted in dark grey
Dimensions: (w,d,h) 505x635x320mm Weight: 45 Kg
Line power: 100-120V 60Hz 220-245V 50Hz
Power consumption: 300W max
SYNTHESIS FCO-300B AMPLIFIER PRICE
Retail price is € 19,700, or $ 21,400
We will have more info on UK availability and pricing soon from Henley Audio.
HiFi PiG Says: Synthesis are gaining in popularity around the world, if you have not heard their products then you should definitely give then a listen at your local show or dealer.
