Icon Audio MB81 PP — GU81 Valve Power Monoblocks (250 W)

SKU MB81 PP Kategoria
Opis produktu

The MB81 PP are powerful top-tier power monoblocks — „Goliaths” of 250 W per channel, created to drive modern, demanding loudspeakers in large rooms. They operate in pure Class A, fully triode, on 1950s Russian GU81 transmitting valves, prized for their excellent sonic qualities and enormous durability.

The result is a seemingly unlimited scale and control, combined with a fluid, three-dimensional soundstage of warm, natural timbres. The input stage is based on a 6SL7 valve and two 6SN7s, and the driver uses EL34 valves in triode mode.

Each monoblock is entirely hand-assembled, point-to-point, with no printed circuit boards — which makes service and modification easier (including optional Mundorf silver/gold capacitors). It is a design for the audiophile who makes no compromises on power or quality.

Key features

  • Monoblocks — a separate amplifier for each channel
  • Power: 250 W (8 Ω), pure Class A, fully triode
  • Output valves: 2× GU81 (per monoblock)
  • Driver: 1× 6SL7 + 2× 6SN7 + 2× EL34 (triode)
  • Full hand-wired point-to-point assembly, no PCB
  • Optional Mundorf capacitors (silver/gold)
  • Gold-plated input and speaker terminals

Technical specifications

Output power250 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2% THD)
Output valves2× GU81
Driver valves1× 6SL7 + 2× 6SN7 + 2× EL34
Operating modepure Class A, triode
THD distortion0.1% (8 W) / 0.5% (100 W)
Signal-to-noise ratio−100 dB
Damping factor3
Frequency response12 Hz – 28 kHz (−1 dB at 8 V)
Input impedance47 kΩ
Speaker impedance4 – 16 Ω
Sensitivity0.65 V (0 dB FB) / 1 V / 2.7 V
Power supply220 / 240 / 115 V; 450 W typical (max. 750 W)
Dimensions (W × D × H)450 × 660 × 385 mm (400 mm with cage)
Weight50 kg (each monoblock)
Szczegóły techniczne

Powerful valve power monoblocks on GU81 valves — 250 W of pure Class A, fully triode, hand-wired assembly. For demanding loudspeakers in large rooms.

Tel.: +48 600 362 666