Bonawatt Introduces Flagship Valve Amplifiers to UK Market
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
Bonawatt introduces two flagship amplifiers to the UK: Tamesis (pure Class A valve) and Triton (hybrid valve-Class D).
Triton features modular expandability with options like DACs, phono stages, and Bluetooth modules.
Both models emphasize sonic warmth, cutting-edge engineering, and high-quality craftsmanship.
Bonawatt’s valve-driven amplifiers have officially made their way to the UK, offering a unique combination of old-school sonic warmth and precision engineering. This Polish luxury brand has introduced two flagship models: the Tamesis, a pure Class A valve amp, and the Triton, a hybrid design that blends the tonal character of vacuum tubes with the efficiency and control of Class D amplification. Both amplifiers feature stunning craftsmanship and cutting-edge engineering, designed for those who demand both performance and aesthetic appeal.
The Tamesis is a single-ended ultralinear valve amplifier operating in pure Class A, utilizing KT77 power tubes to produce a richly textured sound. Known for its harmonic detail and lifelike musicality, it’s a device for those who value audio reproduction with emotional weight. Meanwhile, the Triton takes a different approach, combining a valve preamp stage with a 2 x 250W (at 8 ohms) Class D output stage. This hybrid amplifier offers remarkable flexibility and precision, ensuring that the tactile warmth of the preamp is complemented by the clean, dynamic power of its output stage.
