RITA-340 Reference Integrated Tube Amp (EL-34) - MSRP US$3,500.00

" Regardless of your musical taste, the Rita is an excellent amplifier that was always involving and most of all, a lot of fun to listen to. As an integrated, you save on rack space and the fact that you will only have to upgrade one power cord (if you are so inclined) and will not need to agonize over interconnects between amplifier and preamplifier. Not to mention the resulting synergy that comes from having it all in one box.

If you have wanted to get back into tubes or are thinking about trying it for the first time, the Rita-340 should provide years of musical enjoyment thanks to its robust construction and gentle use of its power tubes. The folks at Grant Fidelity have an excellent reputation for customer service, so they can help you with tube rolling and other system questions. We are very happy to give the Rita 340 one of our Exceptional Value Awards for 2009." - Jeff Dorgay, Tone Audio Magazine

Read full review here: http://www.tonepublications.com/gear/the-rita-340-integrated-amplifier/

Product Description:

This hand built, hand wired beautiful Rita-340 tube amp is in production now. There is nothing else like her available on the market for her looks and sound. Rita-340 is Class A Ultralinear design, punching out 35 watts per channel, but sounds more like a 200 w/ch amp and can easily drive any speaker load.

This Rita-340 is a sister version of our awarding winning Rita-880 but using EL34 tubes instead of KT88. The casing of Rita-340 is more affordable and down-to-earth - it comes with steel case and brushed aluminum faceplate.

The patented illuminated meters are, well, sexy. A nice blue glow over orange meters that you can see thru to the tubes behind. Rita-340 weighs in at around 100 lbs with her custom transformers.

Available in either Black or Silver color.

Accepting pre-order with 4 weeks delivery time upon payment received.

One silver review unit for sale - shipping from USA.

Features:

Unique Class A, balanced and non-negative feedback tube circuits
Balanced (XLR) and non-balanced (RCA) inputs
4 x EL34EH, 2 x EH 6SN7, 2 x Sovtek 6SL7 vacuum tubes provide you plenty of options in tube rolling
Remote control with digital stepping volume adjustment
Ocean blue Translucent power meters with on/off switch

Specifications

Power: 35W per channel (Class A, UL)
THD: <1% (1 kHz/1W)
S/N ratio: > 92dB
Frequency response: 18 Hz - 35 kHz (± 0.5dB)
Input impedance: 100k ohm
Output impedance: 4-8 ohm
Voltage: 120V ± 10 %
Size (LxWxH): 450×397×280 mm (unpacked)
Net Weight: 40 kg

Listing price includes 24-month warranty on parts and labor from the day of purchase. 90 days on tubes.

Suggested Tube upgrade path:

1) Replace stock Electro Harmonics EL34 to Shuguang Treasure black bottle 6CA7-Z at 25% off MSRP

2) Replace stock Electro Harmonics 6SN7 to Shuguang Treasure black bottle CV181-Z at 25% off MSRP

Any of the above upgrade will make this amp a champion EL34 tube amp and allow you many years to enjoy music with it. You may purchase any of the above mentioned tubes directly from Grant Fidelity. Discount is only valid if you previously purchased a Grant Fidelity RITA-340 or is planning to purchase it with the upgrade tubes. Check out Vacuum Tubes section for details on each tube model and contact us to purchase and receive the discount.

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