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Amazing Integrated tube amp from Grant Fidelity with 47 total hours of usage that I have decided to sell because of it\'s size and weight. The amp cannot fit in my entertainment center and the weight is over 100 lbs. I purchased this amp at the recommendation of Grant Fidelity as their best offering in the $5000 range for an integrated amp. The warm tube sound and the dynamics, plus plenty of power to drive my speakers are a few of the features that stand out with this amp and it is not even broken in yet. Again, this is an amazing product, there are several reviews that go into detail of how good it is. This model is the upgraded 880S model which has the upgraded Psvane high end Beryllium copper foil capacitors ($600 upgrade), the black digital stepping volume remote and black faceplate. Even though this amp is class A, it does not get very hot. The amp is a self bias amp, however if the power tubes are replaced you must make sure the bias number is set the same for the new tubes (instructions are provided with the enclosed literature). The amp is very nice to look at as well, with the \"old school\" blue glow and orange VU meters. If you have lower efficiency speakers this amp should power them just fine with plenty of room to spare. The tubes are Psvane KT88, Chinese NOS military 6SL7 (these are reserved at GF for RITA owners), as well as a pair of 6SN7 tubes. This amp is in brand new condition, still not broken in, again only 47 total hours of usage. All the paperwork and original packaging included. Below is some more information on this product:\"The Grant Fidelity RITA-880 integrated amplifier is built like a battleship and weighs as much as a boat anchor. It sounds terrific, has tons of drive, and is largely free of coloration. It manages to sound far more powerful than it is, and can drive tough speaker loads that, at least on paper, should give it problems. The RITA-880 could be light, airy, and delicate. It could also kick serious butt\". This had the curious result of making the recording sound spacious and constrained at the same time-an odd production choice that the RITA-880 easily unmasked.\" Colin Smith - Sound Stage. Hand built, hand wired - There is nothing else like her available on the market for her looks and KT-88 sound. Rita-880 is Class A Ultra linear design, punching out 45 watts per channel, but sounds more like a 200 w/ch amp and can easily drive any speaker. This could be one of the best sounding amps (in both solid state and tube worlds) you will ever hear at this price.\"Rita produced a tight, gloriously transparent sound with impeccable articulation. The top-end was fast, dynamic, smooth, like very good tube amps should be, while creating an almost solid-state grip on the lower registers. I say almost because unlike some hybrids which often sound like two competing technologies vying for supremacy, the Rita sounds completely natural. It has a warm, organic presentation but retains the inviting flavor of tube reproduction.\" - Richard Austin - Dagogo review, Sept.2008. More reviews:SoundStage Reviewers\' Choice Award (Oct 2008) and Best Product Debut 2008. Features: Unique Class A, balanced and non-negative response tube circuits •45 W class A output per channel, 450 Wpp Max per channel. •Balanced (XLR) and non-balanced (RCA) inputs •4 x KT-88, 2 x 6SN7, 2 x 6SL7 vacuum tubes, providing you plenty of tube rolling options •Remote control with digital stepping volume adjustment •Fully sheathed and anti-shock aluminum alloy case •Ocean blue Translucent power meters with on/off switchSpecifications •Power: 45W per channel (Class A, UL). •THD: 95dB •Frequency response: 18 Hz - 38 kHz (± 0.5dB) •Input impedance: 100k ohm •Output impedance: 4-8 ohm •Voltage: 120 ± 10 % •Size (LxWxH): 450×397×280 mm (unpacked) •Net Weight: 52 kg. •Main Power Fuse: 10A 250V Fast Blown
