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RV 4

High-end hybrid integrated amplifier with valve pre-stage and Bluetooth® aptX™

  • Audiophile high-end stereo hybrid amplifier
  • Valve sound and transistor power harmoniously combined
  • Digital section with Burr-Brown converter and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX
  • High-quality solid metal enclosure with 8 mm front panel
  • Pre-out, Main-in, Phono pre-amplifier for MM and MC

High-end hybrid integrated amplifier with valve pre-stage and Bluetooth® aptX™

The Magnat RV 4 hybrid amplifier combines audiophile sound demands and high performance in a perfect way: The combination of the valve pre-stage and transistor output stage ensures the coveted ´warm´ analogue sound characteristics with high output power at the same time for the best possible dynamics. RV 4 owners have the choice between numerous analogue inputs, including MM and MC, but also have the option of coaxial and optical digital access. The fact that the high-end Burr-Brown converter is also used for the Bluetooth 4.0 input with aptX is a further highlight. This high-end stereo amplifier thus combines feel and ease of use with the highest audiophile demands of both the analogue and the digital world.

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Exceptional hybrid concept

The audiophile heart of the Magnat RV 4 beats loudly and clearly in the pre-amp stage. Two high-quality, specially selected tubes produced in Russia are featured here. In this way, the Magnat engineers guarantee that the RV 4 delivers the warm tube sound so highly regarded among hi-fi fans. The necessary performance, with 150 watts RMS power output, is generated by the power amp with the help of high-quality Japanese transistors manufactured by Sanken.

Nostalgia meets wireless

With its wide variety of digital connection possibilities, the RV 4 delights both the purist vinyl enthusiast and the modern streaming fan. The integrated phono pre-amp has separate inputs for MM and MC systems, offering the possibility to enjoy your beloved record collection in the very best quality. But audiophile streaming fans are also catered for on account of the amplifier featuring a particularly high-quality Bluetooth module, including aptX.

Stylish, distinctive design

The audiophile tubes glow in warm orange, with the heat sink giving the high-end amplifier an individual appearance. The organic LED display provides information about the current volume and source selection status. The overall high-quality impression of the high-end amplifier is rounded off by an all-metal enclosure with an 8 mm front panel and the solid aluminium controls.

Technical specifications


Frequency response
  • Phono: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.2 dB)
  • Subsonic Filter: 16Hz, 18 dB/Oct.
  • CD/Tuner/Aux/Line/Tape/Digital: 8 Hz – 110 kHz (-3.0 dB), 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/-0.1 dB)
Output power / Nominal
  • 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 1.0%, 4 Ohm, 2 x 150 W
  • 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 1.0%, 8 Ohm, 2 x 110 W
Peak
  • 1 kHz, 4Ω: 2 x 250 W
Power consumption
  • 350 W
Input sensivity
  • Digital: -13.5 dBFS
  • Phono MC: 0.25 mV/470 Ω
  • Phono MM: 2,5mV/47kΩ
Digital inputs
  • Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz
  • Supported bit depth: 16/24bits
  • coaxial (cinch)
  • optical (Toslink™)
Bluetooth® input
  • Bluetooth® 4.0 / Qualcomm® aptX™
Mains voltage
  • 230 VAC / 50 Hz
S/N ratio
  • Phono MM: 90 dB
  • Phono MC: 78 dB
  • CD/Tuner/Aux/Line/Tape: 110 dB (A)
Color
  • Black
Dimensions (WxHxD)
  • Main unit: 434 x 157 x 360 mm (410 mm incl. controls and connectors)
  • Remote control: 40 x 100 x 16mm
Weight
  • 18.5 kg

Highlights


Amplifier and power supply
  • Discrete high-performance amplifier with high quality power transistors from Sanken (Japan)
  • Output rating of 150 watts of sine power per channel (4 ohms), max. total peak power of 500 watts
  • Elaborate power supply with separately stabilised supply voltage for the individual circuits
  • Performance-optimised high-capacity buffer capacitors from Vishay/BC-Components
  • Generously dimensioned toroidal transformer in a vibrationresistant and air-tight configuration
Bluetooth® input
  • Bluetooth® 4.0 / Qualcomm® aptX™
Highlights
  • Perfectly tuned, audiophile components ensure a very harmonious sound
  • Stylish solid metal remote control for volume, input selection and mute function
  • Audiophile tube preamplifier with two high-end low-noise tubes (E88CC) produced in Russia
  • Modern connectivity with digital section and Bluetooth® input (4.0) with the high-end audio standard Qualcomm® aptX™
  • Discrete high-end phono preamplifier with separate inputs for MM and MC systems
  • High-quality Burr-Brown digital-analogue converter
  • Combines an audiophile tube preamplifier and a high-performance transistor output stage
Connections
  • Phono MM and MC inputs
  • 4 high-level inputs
  • Power amplifier input (Main In) for an easy integration into a home cinema system
  • Additional fixed level output (Rec Out)
  • Headphone output with high quality 6.3 mm jack
  • Output terminal with large, insulated speaker screw terminals
  • Preamplifier output (Pre Out) for connecting subwoofers or additional power amplifiers
Preamplifier
  • Phono preamplifier with separate MM / MC inputs, low-noise operational amplifiers and subsonic filter
  • Digital input stage with an optical and an coaxial input for highresolution audio signals up to 192kHz/24bits
  • Volume control via high-precision motorised potentiometer from ALPS
  • Low-loss WIMA audio capacitors in the signal path
  • Particularly high-quality and low-noise SQ tube type, preselected and burned-in for 60 hours (Info: SQ („Special Quality“) is a high quality standard for tubes which was used e. g. for radio transmission technology and military purposes)
  • High quality tube sockets with gold-plated contacts
  • Input signal switching via high quality reed relays
Cabinet
  • Two solid heatsinks and a solid aluminium cover for transformer and power supply capacitors
  • Sturdy solid metal housing with 8 mm front panel
  • Solid aluminium control elements
  • High-contrast „Organic LED“ display
Cabinet surface
  • Black