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'I love this integrated amp ... something of quality, something that should last ... you just turn it on and let the music flow' said Sam Tellig in his comprehensive review of the A21SE in the April 2006 edition of Stereophile.

We are pleased to see that every reviewer at 'ecoustics.com: the unbiased resource for consumer electronics' has awarded the Sugden A21a integrated amplifier an unprecedented 5/5 stars since reviews began in 1999.

The February 2005 edition of Stereophile promises a detailed review of the class-leading A21 integrated Amplifer.

A review of the Masterclass CD Player and Integrated Amplifier is also imminent in the UK in HiFi News.

Look out for reviews of the Bijou series (HeadMaster, CDMaster and MusicMaster) in the August 2004 edition of Stereophile.

The July/August 2004 edition of Hi-Fi Plus featured the first full-length review of the Bijou MusicMaster, HeadMaster and CDMaster as a system.

See our Reviews page for a list of reviews of current Sugden equipment.

Forthcoming Shows

Sugden Audio will be exhibiting at the Northern 2007 Sound and Vision Show at the Radisson SAS Manchester Airport on Saturday 27th January (10.00am - 5.00pm) and Sunday 28th (10.00am -4.00pm).

Equipment on demonstration will be the new Masterclass system, MPA-4 Balanced Power amplifiers, LA-4 Pre-amplifier and PDT-4 Compact disc player. A second system will be the A21a Series Two amplifier and Compact Disc Player. Loudspeakers being used are Focal JM lab including the UK launch of the new 1037.

Product News

A21SE

The award winning A21SE integrated amplifier has recently been upgraded with the addition of a rear panel LTVS socket. This low tension voltage provides a high current 18 volt single ended power supply via three pin socket for the Stage One phono socket. For further details see our A21SE product range.

CD21SE Compact Disc Player

The CD21SE is a dedicated compact disc player featuring a high quality CD transport mechanism and laser assembly. This guarantees compatibility with Red Book standard audio discs and provides the best possible sound quality and technical performance for CD replay. The heavy weight construction follows the simplistic lines of the A21SE integrated amplifier and creates a true high-end feel and appearance. There are a total of seven regulated power supplies employed for analogue and digital circuits, each having a separate winding from an audio grade mains transformer. The converter is a DAC 7 single/multi-bit device with four times oversampling. This has been chosen for its analogue presentation and detail. The analogue output stage is a low impedance cascode current circuit with zero feedback.

Bijou Phono Amplifier

Long awaited by Sugden bijou owners and vinyl users, the Bijou phono amplifier will enter into production over the summer. Housed in the now familiar heavyweight titanium case, the new phono amplifier is of an identical footprint to the other Bijou components.

Inputs cater for both MM and MC cartridges with the capability for loading the MC input to suit your cartridge or the recording as required. Loading plugs are supplied to offer easy external adjustment with settings for 100 Ohm, 470 Ohm and 470K Ohm. Selection for MM or MC gain is relay controlled by a front panel control. Separate circuit boards are employed for the high gain circuits and regulated power supply. Internal signal wiring will be silver PTFE coated.

The retail price will be set below the Headmaster offering both value for money and high performance.