The V12, the latest brainchild of Tim de Paravicini, is a completely new concept in valve amplifier design. Forget other more conventional designs - the V12 is a totally "clean sheet of paper" design. The output valves are indirectly heated EL84/6BQ5 pentodes, 6 per channel. The parallel push-pull class "A" circuit features Pentode Mode. This circuit provides superb linearity and very low distortion. In addition, the V12 uses Tim de Paravicini's highly developed Balanced Bridge Mode, a custom ultra-wide bandwidth output transformer, and no overall feedback. The key design goals for the V12 were to extend frequency response at both ends of the spectrum, improve low-level detail, and provide perfect loudspeaker coupling. All have been successfully achieved, along with superb reliability from the low-priced Pentode output valves. The amplifier is perfectly stable into any load, and will offer years of reliable service. There is very little to give the V12 away as a valve amplifier. Its openness, speed and authority are beyond comparison. Seeing and hearing is believing. The amplifier is 50 watts per channel, has 5 line inputs, and can be connected to any loudspeaker load from 4 to 16 ohms. It is perfectly stable into any load, and will offer years of reliable service.

Reviews (you may have to cut & paste): http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue78/ear_v12.htm

http://www.hifinews.co.uk/news/article/ear-yoshino-v12-pound;6690/9374

http://www.whathifi.com/ear-yoshino/v12/review

Specification Power Output - 50 watts per channels 20Hz to 20 KHz Power Bandwidth - 12Hz-60 KHz -3dB (half power) I.M.D - Less than 0.5% Output Damping Factor - 10 Signal to Noise Ratio - 93dB (less than 0.4mv) Input Sensitivity - 400 mV Input Impedance - 47kOhms Power Consumption - 200V/A Weight - 22kg Size - 42cm(W) x 44cm(D) x 13.5cm(H) Valve List - 10 x ECC83(12AX7), 12 x EL84(6BQ5)

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