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The Circle Labs AS100 and M500 amplifiers debuted at the Audio Video Show Warsaw 2025, showcasing innovative audio technology.
Circle Labs M500 is a flagship two-channel power amplifier with hybrid design, delivering 180W/channel at 8Ω or 1200W at 4Ω as monoblocks.
It incorporates ECC88/6922 triode tubes in SRPP configuration with Mundorf Silver Gold Oil capacitors for signal clarity and distortion minimization.
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