New product announcement: SE-100 Mark 2 out after 15 years

Reviews & User Comments on SE-100 Delux & Mark II

Specifications

Here are some more features of the new Mark 2:                                      

* Laser engraved with "Mark 2" on the rear panel
* much lower noise, much lower distortion than previous generations
* Vastly improved output stage for much more reliable long-term use
* lower background noise results in even more transparent sound
* new protection circuitry with no turn on thump 
* a significant sonic upgrade
* same price as first introduced 15 years ago: $1,179 each

Original as on the Product Price List: $1,179 each, $2,358 for the Pair
Re-introductory special:  $1,000 off, Net $1,358 for the pair
 Upgrade Options to the SE-100 Mark 2
(Buyer must wait 3-4 weeks after placing order for this new production to ship)

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User comments   





*Original SE-100 introduced in 1995

*This Mark 2 is first major improvement after 15 years

*virtually noise free; hum free; thump free

*much more stable(will drive 2-Ohm loads)

*much lower distortion(due to dramatically lower noise floor)

*much improved protection circuitry

*distinctly purer sound

*Dual low noise bridge rectifiers

*same old price, $1179 each




SE-100 MK 2 improvements
 

*current mirror input for more stable output throughout entire dynamic range

*improved current source at both input and driver stages:

far lower distortion and higher operating speeds

*sophisticated output MOSFET pairing and protection:

  higher current output: will handle 2-ohm loads

*Dual low noise bridge rectifiers: even better than soft-recovery diodes:

will better meet current demands during high dynamics

*cascaded driver tightly preserves signal integrity: excellent sound staging   

*time-delay relay eliminates turn-on thump

*positive over-drive protection with very clean clipping

*improved layout and wiring techniques result in hum free operation
 

Cosmetics:

Oval handles on front panel distinguishes this Mark 2

Laser engraved front and rear panel.

Top cover has twice as many vent slots. 

All hand built in California.

Available in 117 or 230V

SE-100 MK 2 Specifications