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Icon Audio 845i PP David Shaw Signature Triode Monoblocks very nice. Upgraded with Mundorf myltic HV electrolytic high voltage caps in the PSU and silvergold oil coupling caps. Cost was probably 700 just for the capacitors alone. For over 80 years this fabulous valve has reigned supreme in the field of audio. Designed by RCA with only slide rules, no computers at that time! Never bettered* and still in production it is an absolute for those that like a big warm detailed sound. The 845s Achille...
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Mundorf traces its roots to 1985 in Cologne, Germany, where Raimund Mundorf launched the company with a passion for hi-fi sparked in his childhood. Initially focused on high-quality crossover components for enthusiasts, it evolved from his hands-on engineering amid the Rhine region's audio heritage. Over four decades, Mundorf has grown into a global benchmark, manufacturing at its headquarters with unwavering commitment to precision craftsmanship.
The brand specializes in premium passive audio components, renowned for capacitors like the MCap, Supreme, and EVO series, alongside inductors, air-core coils such as the MCoil, and high-end NF and speaker cables. These parts emphasize superior materials—OFC copper foil, resin-soaked paper, and advanced dielectrics—to unlock exceptional clarity and fidelity in crossovers, amplifiers, and loudspeakers. While not producing complete systems like amplifiers or speakers, Mundorf's elements integrate into the world's finest builds.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Mundorf commands respect among audiophiles and OEMs for its "Inner Excellence," delivering components that prioritize sonic purity over mass production. Its reputation as the condenser specialist endures, with products like the zero-ohm coils and silver-gold hybrids setting references in discerning systems worldwide.
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