MSB S202 Stereo Amplifier U.S. Retail of $29,500 USD
Innovation. Redefined.
After the astounding success and performance of the S500 Stereo Amplifier, we set our sights on expanding that sound to more systems. Trickle-down technologies incorporated into a more compact, lower-power framework resulted in the S202. It’s capable of meeting our DAC’s ultra high dynamic range head-on with optimized architecture in the critical areas of audio performance, power supplies, and ultra low-noise design. The S202 includes a fully modular design, matched impedance input stage and an all billet CNC case. The highest value amplifier we’ve ever created, the S202 redefines excellence and sets a new bar in the industry.
Design without compromise. The S202 features a discrete design with a Class-A matched impedance input stage. The result is a product with minimized signal reflections, input noise, and distortion, while also maximizing power transfer and dynamic range in a zero negative feedback design. Thanks to a massive custom low-noise high-current toroidal transformer and rugged high-current output buffers, the S202 provides a transparent, holographic listening experience that’s completely fatigue free. All components were meticulously chosen for their sonic performance and longevity, ensuring your amplifier is built to last.
Billet CNC chassis. The S202 amplifier is designed and lovingly crafted in our factory based in California. After 14 hours of CNC machining, a complete chassis of billet aluminium components are ready, maximizing heatsink area with a stunning visual profile. This high-efficiency design provides a surface area of over 3,000 in² per amplifier. High-power heat pipes distribute heat evenly for optimal thermal and electrical performance.
Core values. Building the S202 amplifier with a core enclosure greatly improves its reliability and performance. Upon completion, the cores are rigorously tested and stocked for orders, ensuring the highest quality product is ready at a moment’s notice. With this segmentation, your system is optimized for performance and resilience.
Smart control features. The S202 is equipped with a simple, user-friendly control interface. Intuitive push buttons, remote commands, and the 12V triggers guarantee control over power and standby modes. Further control of amplifier “power on” timers and soft-start circuits allow a multi-amplifier system to power up without putting strain on your listening room’s electrical system.
Powerful configurations. Intuitively oriented speaker lugs direct your speaker cables in the right direction without strain. Multiple ground posts enable EMI reduction strategies, including shielded cables and system star grounds.
Anodized finishes. Available in matte silver or matte black.
Options and Accessories:
The S202 Stereo Amplifier Includes: XLR Inputs Stock Colors: Silver and Black
The 12V Trigger Adapter
The 12V trigger adapter provides a multitude of ways for connecting your MSB product with other 12V trigger systems.
Specifications:
The S202 Stereo Amplifier
Technical Specifications Static Power Consumption 90 Watts On Standby power less than 2 watts Operating Voltage Range 100V or 105-130V/210-260V configured at the factory. Fuse 1/4″x1-1/4″ 10A 250V Slow Blow Input 2x XLR Input Output 1x Binding post set per channel Controls Input Impedance Switch On/Off Button Standby Button Display Dimmer 12V Mode Switch 2x MSB 12V trigger port Continuous Power Output (8Ω) < 1% distortion 200 W Continuous Power Output (4Ω) < 1% distortion 350 W Frequency Response (20 to 20kHz) ±0.058dB Signal to Noise (20 to 22kHz) >133dB (>135dBA) Equivalent Input Noise (22kHz BW) 0.55μV Crosstalk @ 2kHz >110dB Gain (150Ω source impedance) 23.8dB Input Impedance (User Selectable) 75Ω / 300Ω / 1.2kΩ Output Impedance (20 to 20kHz) 0.01Ω Chassis Dimensions Width: 16 in (404 mm) Depth: 19 in (483 mm) Height: 6.5 in (165 mm) Without Feet 7 in (178 mm) With Feet Weight: lbs ( kg) Product Feet: M6X1 Thread 3 or 4 Foot Configuration Shipping Dimensions Width: in ( mm) Depth: in ( mm) Height: in ( mm) Weight: lbs ( kg) Included Accessories User Manual Power Cord 4X Rubber Feet
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HP 700 SE
The Octave HP 700 preamplifier looks back to a long and successful history, the origins of its basic circuitry are derived from the classic HP 500 model, first presented in 1986. This concept has been consistently developed over 30 years and attracted worldwide attention.
Refined tube technology and intelligent modular technology made the HP 700 future-proof right from the start – an innovation in the market. Now it was time to push the innovative HP 700 even further in terms of sound and technology. The new HP 700 SE is a tube preamplifier that features both new precision technology and tonal refinements of the output stage. Like its predecessor, its modular freedom meets the listener’s individual demand for truly customized high-end setup. Instead of being bound by the fixed audio and technical parameters of the equipment, listeners can adapt the technology of the HP 700 SE to their individual requirements and preferences.
In the new SE version, there are now two parallel XLR sockets next to the two RCA outputs on the back panel, allowing all types of bi-amping. But the modifications of the actual Class-A-output stage are even more important. The search for the even finer sound took place with the help of extremely time-consuming and complex measurements, along with accompanying listening sessions. These difficult adjustments are responsible for the tonal improvements, especially the mid-tone of the pre-amplifier. The tube configuration remains unchanged compared to the predecessor HP 700, as do all the other tried-and-tested technical refinements o this incomparable preamp:
PRECISION TECHNOLOGY IN THE LINE STAGE
The term “precision technology” stands for a circuit in tube technology that has an extreme bandwidth up to 1 MHz, an impressively low output resistance of 100 ohms and sensationally low distortion of 0.001%. Three amplification settings, combined with selectable output impedance, enable perfect fine-tuning of the HP 700 SE to the characteristics of the sound reproduction chain. The three-stage amplification settings allow optimal matching of the volume control to the efficiency of the speaker.
PSU TECHNOLOGY
In combination with the newly developed, high-precision, low-noise supply-voltage stabilizing circuitry, the separate, magnetically shielded, outboard power supply of the HP 700 SE (essential for the low-noise and low-hum function of the MC-input) ensures constancy of the audio output even when the mains voltage is subject to wide fluctuations and high interference levels. Added to this, the integrated control logic system guarantees maximum operational reliability and, backed by our exclusive soft-start technologies, ensures the tubes and the unit have a life of up to twenty years.
BYPASS
The multi-channel bypass function allows the HP 700 SE to be integrated into an existing home-theater system. The logic-controlled input selector circuitry enables activation of the bypass function for an XLR or RCA input on the preamp’s rear panel. The Home Cinema signal is present at all three outputs.
The connection possibilities of the generously configured standard HP 700 SE model are rounded off by two user-selectable, optional input modules. An optimized input module can be used for unique applications, for anything from an MC step-up transformer to a transformer-based XLR input module. The plug and play modules can be readily installed or upgraded at any time. PHONO Innovative technology has also been applied in the redesign of the Phono RIAA amplifier. The further development of the RIAA stage has improved the signal/noise ratio, while simultaneously reducing system-related distortion. The widening of the bandwidth enables accurate RIAA equalization and exploits the full potential of analog reproduction. The wide variety of optional input modules ensures that the optimal input can be installed for any cartridge.
TONE CONTROL
PRECISON TONE CONTROL
Another innovation, the optional tone control, rounds off the HP 700 SE modularity. The valve-based, precision tone control unit guarantees consistency of the sound, even at low volume. Precise adjustment of bass and treble, with a 0.3 dB channel separation, allows the tone to be adjusted without impairing the spatial reproduction.
BALANCE CONTROL
The frequency-compensated balance control allows channel-separated volume adjustment in 1 dB steps. This technology eliminates any controller-related sound shifts. Using 12-position stepped switches, the setting is long-time stable, with 100% repeatability.
OUTPUT SELECTOR SWITCH
The HP 700 SE output can be switched to multiple zones by manual activation of the outputs. Whether the output is through XLR, RCA or all three outputs simultaneously, a total of three output stages can be utilized for separate rooms, different speakers or bi and tri-amping.
STEPPED VOLUME CONTROL
The optional, frequency-compensated, 47-position stepped switch ends the debate about the influence of the controller on the quality of the music signal. At 0.1 dB, the channel deviation is supreme. Our own in-house development, the volume control design constantly maintains the frequency bandwidth throughout the entire control range, reducing controller-related distortion to a barely measurable level. However, as a result of the mechanical design of the stepped attenuator, the switch positions cannot be controlled via the remote control.
Basic Model HP 700 SE
Design
Aluminium silver or Aluminium black
Specifications
In- and outputs Inputs 3 x RCA, 2 x XLR, 2 x arbitrary 1 x Bypass RCA (can be switched to IN4 -XLR) Outputs 2 x RCA, 2 x XLR, 1 x Monitor / Tape Record (RCA) XLR transmission ratio 0 dB XLR pin assignment 1 = ground, 2 = positive, 3 = negative Line stage Output resistance 100 / 300 ohms RCA; 150 ohm XLR Monitor Out output resistance 240 ohms Maximum output voltage 12V Gain factor Gain High 25 dB = 18,5 Gain factor Gain Med 18 dB = 7,8 Gain factor Gain Low 12 dB = 4 Signal-to-noise ratio Gain High – 98 dB / 38 µV at 3 V output voltage Signal-to-noise ratio Gain Med – 104 dB / 18µV at 3 V output voltage Signal-to-noise ratio Gain Low – 110 dB / 8 µV at 3 V output voltage Equivalent noise-level 14 nV √Hz Frequency response Gain High-RCA 10 Hz – 200 kHz -0,7 dB, 0,7 Mhz -6 dB Frequency response Gain Med-RCA 10 Hz – 200 kHz -0,3 dB, 1.3 MHz -6 dB Frequency response Gain Low-RCA 10 Hz – 200 kHz -0,2 dB, 2,1 MHz -6 dB Frequency response XLR 10 Hz – 200 kHz -1,5 dB Ramp-up time Gain Low 250 ns Ramp-up time Gain Low 60 V/µs Total harmonic distortion, Gain Low, Med, High 0.01% at 3V on 10 kOhm Channel separation -90 dB / 1 kHz, Input short-circuited Crosstalk between inputs – 80 dB / RCA, -95 dB XLR / 1kHz Input resistance 50 kOhm Channel matching via volume control 0,5 dB – 70 dB Phono RIAA equalization tolerance 0,3 dB / 15 Hz – 20 kHz Corner frequency – subsonic filter 15 Hz / – 3 dB Signal-to-noise ratio – 75 / – 84 dB / with IN 2 MC Input Input sensitivity 250 µV / 600 µV / with IN 2 MC Input Input sensitivity, gain and input resistance depend on input module Gain MC Gain Low – Pre Out Gain Low: 70 dB, Med: 77 dB, High: 83 dB Gain MC Gain High- Pre Out Gain Low: 79 dB, Med: 86 dB, High: 92 dB
General Facts Power consumption 35 – 60 W Weight preamplifier 10 kg Weight power supply 3,8 kg Supplied accessories Power calbe, remote control Dimensions of preamplifier (over-all) 462 x 130 x 480 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions of power supply (over-all) 110 x 90 x 277 mm (W x H x D)
Parker Quintet is the flagship loudspeaker of the Parker series. New for 2020, the series sits squarely in the middle of our product range – a position which has long been held by our Heritage series. Parker elevates our loudspeakers in this class to a whole new level.
WHAT YOU GET
Same team. New players.
With custom designed technology and perfectly balanced build techniques, Parker Quintet is new in every way, but remains faithful to the Marten way of recreating sound as it is in life. With extreme resonance reduction, the cabinet is truly free of the soundstage, letting music and emotion take centre stage.
2.5-way floor-standing
Brand new custom designed drivers
4x bass/midrange drivers
Multi-diverse crossover technique
High sensitivity: 93 dB
CABINETS Distortion free; pure and powerful. The cabinet features sleek, tapering sides created from M-board, a multi-layered material offering extreme resonance reduction. Parker Quintet is so resonance-free, it completely disappears within the soundstage. The newly designed cabinet balances visual appeal with low-impact on sound.
CERAMIC DRIVERS Smaller scale design for bigger results. Ceramic drivers are custom designed by Leif Olofsson to meet the needs of a loudspeaker in this class. Each unit has a very long linear excursion and utilises the powerful Neodynium magnet system for control. Custom designed components allows a more holistic way of building a system, making Parker Quintet a super-refined Marten speaker.
DIAMOND EDITION Upgrade to elite. Parker Quintet can be upgraded to Diamond Edition, featuring a pure Diamond tweeter, Jorma Statement internal cables, more advanced crossover components and improved terminals. All Parker models can be elevated to the ultimate in premium loudspeakers.
BASS AND MIDRANGE Full. Controlled. Dynamic. Designed for the system, four 7.5” bass/midrange ceramic drivers offer a large surface area resulting in a large, precise soundstage and great dynamics. While passive radiators give the control and dynamics needed for Parker Quintet. A speaker of this class demands the ultimate in bass response.
CROSSOVER A harder working crossover. A multi-diverse crossover technique was developed through hours of listening and testing, plus rigorous simulation, calculation and measurement. We’ve really put the work in with this crossover, using the best components and precisely tuning it to work with the system.
INTERNAL WIRING
Premium cables for purer sound.
We use Jorma Design internal wiring, for its exemplary quality and performance. Handmade in Sweden, the cables use separate + and – for enhanced shielding and the highest quality Copper. This offers natural, transparent sound; the perfect choice for our speakers.
Cables are integral components, so they must work harmoniously with our precision design and build. Jorma Design delivers exactly what a Marten speaker demands.
FEET A new level of isolation. The Marten IsoPucks by ISO Acoustics reduce resonance, freeing the speaker of the soundstage while delivering controlled sound and detailed, rich bass.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Speaker (front) 1” pure ceramic tweeter (upgradable to Diamond) 4 x 7.5” ceramic bass/midrange Speaker (back) 4 x 9” Aluminium passive radiator Crossover components Ceramic version Polypropylene capacitors and copper foil inductors Diamond edition Copper foil capacitors and copper foil inductors Frequency range 24-40000 Hz +-2dB Power rating 350 W Sensitivity 93 dB/2.83 V Impedance 4 ohms (2.7 Ohms min) Type 2.5-way Crossover frequency Multi diverse order, 2200 Hz Terminals Single-wiring WBT Nextgen Internal wiring Jorma Design Cabinet 35 mm M-board Piano Walnut, Matte Walnut or Piano Black Stands and feet Mirror polished stainless steel with Marten IsoPucks Dimensions W x H x D 24 – 33 x 117 x 54 cm (9.4″ – 13” x 46″ x 21.3″) Net weight 60 kg (133 lbs)
Parker Trio
Parker Trio is a floor standing loudspeaker of the Parker series. New for 2020, the series sits squarely in the middle of our product range – a position which has long been held by our Heritage series. Parker elevates our loudspeakers in this class to a whole new level.
WHAT YOU GET
Same team. New players.
With custom designed technology and perfectly balanced build techniques, Parker Trio is new in every way, but remains faithful to the Marten way of recreating sound as it is in life. With extreme resonance reduction, the cabinet is truly free of the soundstage, letting music and emotion take centre stage.
2.5-way floor-standing Brand new custom designed drivers 2x bass/midrange drivers Multi-diverse crossover technique High sensitivity: 91 dB
CABINETS Distortion free; pure and powerful. The cabinet features sleek, tapering sides created from M-board, a multi-layered material offering extreme resonance reduction. Parker Trio is so resonance-free, it completely disappears within the soundstage. The newly designed cabinet balances visual appeal with low-impact on sound.
CERAMIC DRIVERS Smaller scale design for bigger results. Ceramic drivers are custom designed by Leif Olofsson to meet the needs of a loudspeaker in this class. Each unit has a very long linear excursion and utilises the powerful Neodynium magnet system for control. Custom designed components allows a more holistic way of building a system, making Parker Trio a super-refined Marten speaker.
BASS AND MIDRANGE Full. Controlled. Dynamic. Designed for the system, two 7.5” bass/midrange ceramic drivers offer a large surface area resulting in a large, precise soundstage and great dynamics. While passive radiators give the control and dynamics needed for Parker Trio. A speaker of this class demands the ultimate in bass response.
CROSSOVER A harder working crossover. A multi-diverse crossover technique was developed through hours of listening and testing, plus rigorous simulation, calculation and measurement. We’ve really put the work in with this crossover, using the best components and precisely tuning it to work with the system.
INTERNAL WIRING
Premium cables for purer sound.
We use Jorma Design internal wiring, for its exemplary quality and performance. Handmade in Sweden, the cables use separate + and – for enhanced shielding and the highest quality Copper. This offers natural, transparent sound; the perfect choice for our speakers.
Cables are integral components, so they must work harmoniously with our precision design and build. Jorma Design delivers exactly what a Marten speaker demands.
FEET A new level of isolation. The Marten IsoPucks by ISO Acoustics reduce resonance, freeing the speaker of the soundstage while delivering controlled sound and detailed, rich bass.
DIAMOND EDITION Upgrade to elite. Parker Trio can be upgraded to Diamond edition, featuring a Diamond tweeter, more advanced crossover components, improved terminals and Jorma Statement internal cables. All models in the Parker series can be elevated to the ultimate in premium loudspeakers.
Technical specifications Speaker (front) 1” pure ceramic tweeter (upgradable to Diamond) 2 x 7.5” ceramic bass/midrange Speaker (back) 2 x 9” Aluminium passive radiator Crossover components Ceramic version Polypropylene capacitors and copper foil inductors Diamond edition Copper foil capacitors and copper foil inductors Frequency range 26-40000 Hz +-2dB Power rating 300 W Sensitivity 91 dB/2.83 V Impedance 6 ohms (3.1 Ohms min) Type 2.5-way Crossover frequency Multi diverse order, 2200 Hz Terminals Single-wiring WBT Nextgen Internal wiring Jorma Design Cabinet 35 mm M-board Piano Walnut, Matte Walnut or Piano Black Stands and feet Mirror polished stainless steel with Marten IsoPucks Dimensions W x H x D 22 – 28 x 117 x 36 cm (8.7″ – 11” x 46″ x 14.2″) Net weight 40 kg (89 lbs)
Parker Duo
Parker Duo is the stand speaker of the Parker series. New for 2020, the series sits squarely in the middle of our product range – a position which has long been held by our Heritage series. Parker elevates our loudspeakers in this class to a whole new level.
WHAT YOU GET
Same team. New players.
With custom designed technology and perfectly balanced build techniques, Parker Duo is new in every way, but remains faithful to the Marten way of recreating sound as it is in life. With extreme resonance reduction, the cabinet is truly free of the soundstage, letting music and emotion take centre stage.
2-way stand speaker Brand new custom designed drivers Multi-diverse crossover technique High sensitivity: 88 dB Marten custom stand (optional)
CABINETS Distortion free; pure and powerful. The cabinet features sleek, tapering sides created from M-board, a multi-layered material offering extreme resonance reduction. Parker Duo is so resonance-free, it completely disappears within the soundstage. The newly designed cabinet balances visual appeal with low-impact on sound.
CERAMIC DRIVERS Smaller scale design for bigger results. Ceramic drivers are custom designed by Leif Olofsson to meet the needs of a loudspeaker in this class. Each unit has a very long linear excursion and utilises the powerful Neodynium magnet system for control. Custom designed components allows a more holistic way of building a system, making Parker Duo a super-refined Marten speaker.
BASS AND MIDRANGE Full. Controlled. Dynamic. Designed for the system, the 7.5” bass/midrange ceramic driver offers a large surface area resulting in a large, precise soundstage and great dynamics. While the passive radiator gives the control and dynamics needed for Parker Duo. A speaker of this class demands the ultimate in bass response.
CROSSOVER A harder working crossover. A multi-diverse crossover technique was developed through hours of listening and testing, plus rigorous simulation, calculation and measurement. We’ve really put the work in with this crossover, using the best components and precisely tuning it to work with the system.
INTERNAL WIRING
Premium cables for purer sound.
We use Jorma Design internal wiring, for its exemplary quality and performance. Handmade in Sweden, the cables use separate + and – for enhanced shielding and the highest quality Copper. This offers natural, transparent sound; the perfect choice for our speakers.
Cables are integral components, so they must work harmoniously with our precision design and build. Jorma Design delivers exactly what a Marten speaker demands.
STANDS AND FEET
A new level of isolation.
The optional stand is Marten designed so it works in concert with Parker Duo. Three extremely rigid pillars are mounted on a steel base plate which is weighted for stability.
The Marten IsoPucks by ISO Acoustics reduce resonance further, freeing the speaker of the soundstage while delivering controlled sound and detailed, rich bass.
DIAMOND EDITION Upgrade to elite. Parker Duo can be upgraded to Diamond edition, featuring a Diamond tweeter, more advanced crossover components, improved terminals and Jorma Statement internal cables. All models in the Parker series can be elevated to the ultimate in premium loudspeakers.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Speaker (front) 1” pure ceramic tweeter (upgradable to Diamond) 7.5” ceramic bass/midrange Speaker (back) 9” Aluminium passive radiator Crossover components Ceramic version Polypropylene capacitors and copper foil inductors Diamond edition Copper foil capacitors and copper foil inductors Frequency range 36-40000 Hz +-2dB Power rating 200 W Sensitivity 88 dB/2.83 V Impedance 6 ohms (3.1 Ohms min) Type 2-way Crossover frequency Multi diverse order, 2200 Hz Terminals Single-wiring WBT Nextgen Internal wiring Jorma Design Cabinet 35 mm M-board Piano Walnut, Matte Walnut or Piano Black Stands and feet (optional) Matte Black with mirror polished Marten IsoPucks 35 – 28 x 75 x 40 cm (13.8″ – 11” x 29.5”” x 15.7″) 21 kg (46 lbs) Dimensions W x H x D 22 – 28 x 42 x 36 cm (8.7″ – 11” x 16.5”” x 14.2″) Net weight 18 kg (40 lbs)
It is with deepest regret to inform you this sad announcement.
The novel corona virus pandemic continue to have a significant impact on our production lines, and so I have decided to terminate our business effective immediately.
For the past few years, the business has endured a decline in labor productivity due to health issues arising from our aging skilled engineers.
Furthermore, due to our obsolete mechanical equipment, performing maintenance on them has become difficult.
I sincerely ask for your understanding on the following points:
• No new orders will be accepted.
• Repair of products will not be accepted.
I would like to thank everyone for their warm support that was extended to us throughout the years. I would also like to express in writing my deepest gratitude for your kindness and wish you all the best for your continued development.
Sincerely yours,
Takako Ichikawa
President & CEO
ICHIKAWA JEWEL CO.,LTD.
