The Magnat MC 1 is a compact and multifunctional music system that integrates an audiophile SACD receiver with a tube preamplifier. It combines high-end component quality into a single unit, featuring an amplifier, a Super Audio CD player, and an RDS tuner. Its design includes an eight millimeter thick aluminum front panel with integrated control elements, emphasizing both aesthetics and build quality. At its core, the preamplifier employs an ECC 88 double triode tube, known for its musical and transparent sound reproduction. The transistors used in the power amplifier are sourced from Sanken, delivering 160 watts of sine power intended for impedance-critical loudspeakers. An oversized toroidal transformer contributes to its sound quality, ensuring efficiency and minimal stray fields. The SACD player boasts a dynamic range exceeding 120 dB and utilizes a Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converter for exceptional audio fidelity. Its drive, provided by Sanyo Industries, ensures mechanical stability and low resonance, essential for high-quality playback. Additionally, the integrated RDS tuner offers excellent tuning precision, low distortion, radio text functionality, and can store up to 80 stations, alongside automatic scanning capabilities.
