AMC CVT 3030 Hybrid Tube Amplifier – Vintage Warmth, Modern Performance
The AMC CVT 3030 MKII Signature Edition is a modern reimagining of a classic audiophile amplifier. Crafted by legendary designers Peter Bath and Malcolm Blockley, it blends state-of-the-art tube and MOS-FET technology to deliver an exceptional audio experience. This hybrid Class A amplifier offers superb sound reproduction with no crossover distortion, ensuring smooth and clean music playback. Celebrated for its high dynamic range and excellent noise floor, the CVT 3030 MKII stands as a top choice for discerning audiophiles.
Why Choose the AMC CVT 3030?
The AMC CVT 3030 combines the rich, warm sound of tubes with modern engineering, delivering exceptional clarity and dynamic range. Its hybrid design ensures the smooth, classic tube sound audiophiles love, while providing enough power to drive a wide variety of speaker systems. Perfect for both vinyl enthusiasts and digital listeners, the CVT 3030 brings music to life with depth and precision.
Choose the AMC CVT 3030 for an unmatched listening experience that blends vintage warmth with contemporary performance.
Features
Hybrid Valve and MOS-FET Design: The CVT 3030 MKII integrates AMC’s proprietary Class A hybrid design, combining the warmth of tube amplification with the precision of MOS-FET technology. This eliminates crossover distortion, allowing the music to sound sweet, smooth, and clean.
Powerful 30W RMS per Channel: The amplifier outputs 30 watts per channel at both 8 and 4 ohms, ensuring powerful performance with a variety of speakers. The Class A amplification is known for producing high current and maintaining sonic clarity, even at lower listening levels.
Audiophile-Grade Components: Featuring EL34 tubes and premium output transformers, this amplifier delivers impeccable detail and warmth. AMC's unique Cold Cathode amplification topology contributes to its excellent noise floor and dynamic range.
High-Quality Phono Stage: Equipped with a separate MM/MC phono input stage, the CVT 3030 MKII is ideal for vinyl enthusiasts. Its precision-engineered phono module enhances the warmth and clarity of records, making this amplifier a perfect fit for a premium turntable setup.
Burr-Brown 24-Bit DAC: The integrated 24-bit DAC with an optical input provides high-resolution digital audio playback, making the amplifier versatile for both analog and digital sources.
Motorized Volume and Remote Control: Adjust settings easily with the motorized potentiometer and remote control, offering seamless source switching and volume adjustments.
Timeless Design, Built to Last: AMC retains the elegant simplicity of the original 1995 design, now updated with a robust aluminum chassis. The modular construction makes tube replacement simple, ensuring long-term use and serviceability.
Specifications
Technical Specifications:
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Rated Power Output: 30W per channel into 8/4 ohms (both channels driven)
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Clipping Power (1kHz): 36W into 8/4 ohms
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Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, +/- 1.0 dB
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Total Harmonic Distortion (20Hz-20kHz): 1.0%
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Input Sensitivity:
- High-level inputs: 34mV/180mV
- Phono MM: 0.4mV/2.2mV
- Phono MC: 0.04mV/0.2mV
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Input Impedance:
- High-level inputs: 20k ohms/100pF
- Phono input: 47k ohms/100pF
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. 1W/8 ohms):
- High-level inputs: 80dB
- Phono inputs: 79dB
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Separation (20Hz-20kHz): >50dB
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Tone Control Range:
- Bass (at 50Hz): +/- 8dB
- Treble (at 10kHz): +/- 7dB
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Physical Dimensions (W x H x D): 430mm x 112mm x 288mm
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Weight: 14kg (net), 15kg (shipping weight)
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