Their own discontinued amps were far better and actually one of the best real world priced amps i have heard. The old a21a with the black case from 1990s im sure sounded different. In 1964 james edward sugden designed and produced the worlds first commercially available solid state pure class a amplifier the a21. Sugden amplifiers and pure classa in general page 4. It has its own built in power supply and euro plug. The sugden a21ai series 2 integrated amplifier has a distinctive, overarching strength and a similarly apparent shortcoming. The sugden a21se is rated and delivers 30wpc class a. Sugen a21se signature integrated amplifier sugden audio.
Sugden masterclass ha4 pure class a headphone amplifier. Fanthorpes stock the range extensively, and are the only shop in the country to have the sapphire range on display. Sugden a21se signature amplifier trade in available. I have all original packaging, manual,remote and certificate. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by sugden. The warm, silver amp is directly descended from the sugden a21a integrated. One would presume the sugden would be much quicker with extended high end. The power on the sugden is only rated at 25w, but that is 25w of classa power. Sugden a21se integrated amplifier silver faceplate version, as new. The a48 s2s smooth fatigue free listening owes much to the class a circuitry of the power stages. Offering pure class a single ended voltage rail operation, the sound remains distinctively sugden. Mar 27, 2012 sugden a48 series 2 integrated amplifier released in 1976. We have this preowned sugden a21se signature integrated amplifier available for sale at.
The sugden a21se is a lovely looking and sounding amp and i recently went to practical hifi plus in warrington to mention a more powerful amp upgrade and he said do not bother get another musicmasterand biamp. He says it doesnt run very hot and claims it is single ended and not push pull. Kessler c ertain manufacturers have promoted classa operation as if they invented. To purchase a21a21 series two spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised. Personally, id call the a21ses industrial design well done timelessly simple, individualistic and somehow robust. The secret of its continued success is a pure class a single ended voltage rail design that has evolved and been carefully upgraded. This is a very nice cd player with great sound quality anyone who knows the sugden brand will know this the cd player is in fantastic condition, no marks or scratches. Sep 17, 2005 the sugden a21se is a lovely looking and sounding amp and i recently went to practical hifi plus in warrington to mention a more powerful amp upgrade and he said do not bother get another musicmasterand biamp. Sugden cd 21 series player the national midday sun. Sugden r21 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. This provides a low tension voltage supply for the sugden a21se stage one. The sugden a21 has a good blend of qualities that is rare and hard to describe. Chris redmond tours the sugden factory and gets an a21se integrated. The stage two offers exceptional value for money with facilities to cater for both mm and mc cartridges.
Sugden manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. Its a faceplate style thatll be very familiar to anyone who has seen the a21se or any of sugden s masterclass series, and one thats a dramatic improvement on. Running in pure class a means the sugden is running flat out all the time, even with no signal. Sugden audio masterclass ha4 pure class a headphone. In consequence its side heatsinks run very hot, even though output measures a paltry 21w per channel, or 36w into 4ohms. A combination of superb sound and solid engineering has made the a21 a reference amplifier for fifty years. The integrated is quite good reproducing well female vocal, acoustic piano and. Imo, you would have a better chance of assistance from a local agent eg neophonics maybe they can assist with a schematic. I dont need another integrated amplifier, but i lust after the a21seone of the most handsome integrateds i have ever seen. Download the sugden a21se manuals for free from the biggest sugden manual and schematic collection on the web. This very special class a amplifier has been developed to extend the boundaries of near field listening to a level of musical performance that is truly amazing.
Upgraded with a fifty percent larger power supply and increased power output, dynamics are even more impressive. Hi guys, up for sale is my sugden cd21 series 2 cd player. Download sugden a48 power amplifier audio equipment,digital audio, home audio, professional audio systems service manuals and repair information schematics 4 free service manuals, schematics, documentation, programs, electronics, hobby. As the output is the same level as the signal supplied the power amplifier stages of the a21se, it is possible to drive an additional stereo power amplifier in a biamplified system. Sugden amplifiers and pure classa in general steve. However the manufacturer claimed a discrete, nonfeedback class a output stage which would go some way to justify its four figure list price which i took for granted until the technician that modified it for me pointed out an opamp which he duly bypasssed at cost of a couple of db gain and two feedback loops in the signal path. Personally, id call the a21se s industrial design well done timelessly simple, individualistic and somehow robust. I have a mint condition highly rated sugden a21se signature version with optional blue faceplate the integrated is only 6 months old and comes with all original manual and factory certificate plus remote this amp has a glorious sound both warm and amazing open midrange while still maintaining a full. Now a 24 watt class a amp in pushpull will dissipate a minimum of 48 watts per channel, and is likely to be more like 52 to 60 watts p. For sale sugden a21se signature integrated amplifier preowned. Original owner and everything is included as when purchased.
The sugden a21 has a good blend of qualities that is rare and hard to. The sugden came in second but was the winner when it comes to in efficient speakers, big rooms andor high volume levels. A21 mk2, schematic, english download a21se, brochure, english download a48, owners manual, english download. The volume control, located in the centre of the front panel, has infinitely fine control for maximum user friendliness even for the most sensitive of ears. Sugden diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. The sugden a21se thus manages model politics in a symbiotic fashion.
Sugden a48 series 2 integrated amplifier released in 1976. I bought a second hand sugden a28b from a local audiophile who had. Offering pure class a single ended operation, the sound remains distinctively sugden. Buy now pay later available on the sugden a21se signature amplifier.
Have always been a fan of british gear but this really. Sugden uk have never answered one of my several emails i have owned 5 sugden amps and consider them all very good to excellent. Its warm, sweet, welltextured, downright chunky sound honors certain instruments and styles of music, while its top end is rather thick, opaque, and lacking in air compared with most other contemporary perfectionist. Sugden audio trade in and finance available based only fifty miles from our shop, sugden audio have become world renowned for making superb class a amplifiers. Sugden amps used to look very plain, and some models still do. Get the best deals on sugden home audio systems when you shop the largest online selection at.
We have 1 sugden diagram, schematic or service manual, and its free to download. Sugden a21se signature version for sale canuck audio mart. A21a series two specifications and facilities a21a integrated and line amplifier facilities inputs five line level four on a21a integrated, optional mmmc phono outputs preout variable, tape out fixed one pair of stereo multiway binding posts remote control volume updown earth terminal specifications. Dec 21, 2011 sugden uk have never answered one of my several emails i have owned 5 sugden amps and consider them all very good to excellent. Please note the amendment page at the end of the series 2 scans. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. A21se stage two phono amplifier there are two dedicated phono amplifiers in the sugden range and both are borne from our passion for vinyl. Aug 20, 2010 sugden masterclass ha4 pure class a headphone amplifier. The special edition a21se integrated amplifier builds on the strengths of the classic a21. Sugden a21 series amplifiers sugden audio high end.
I want something different, more transparent and more lifelike. Ok, i pick up my demo sugden a21al series 2 on sunday thanks to a most wonderful local dealer. Sugden a21se signature integrated amplifier class a power. For sale sugden a21se signature integrated amplifier. Apr 25, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Sugdens first integrated reaches back into the mid 60s and was, at the time, one of the very first transistor amps to be biased permanently and deeply in class a. And i have had numerous tube and solid state integrated amps and this is one of the best sounding and. Signature instruction owners manual english gfruit. Sugden a48 manual stereo integrated amplifier hifi. I have two of them of different periods and they sound great, plently of deep bass and fresh in the midhigh range. Download the sugden a21se manuals for free hifi manuals.
Seem to remember it sounding rather incisive rather than warm and class a like. Power output 40 watts pure class a 4 ohms 30 watts pure class a 8 ohms frequency response. Upgraded with a fifty percent larger power supply and. Hifimanuals uses cookies exclusively to gather anonymous data that help us improve the website. Feb 18, 2009 the sugden a21ai series 2 also betters its predecessor by including a remote handset, with which the user can adjust the amplifiers motorized volume controlbut nothing else. Sugden a21se signature graphite 230vac 5060hz 5 years warranty. A21se is, in effect, an entirely new product, not just an a21a with fancier parts inside. Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the sugden a21 signature amplifier, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year.
Im demoing the sugden because i was very impressed hearing it driving a pair of harbeth shl5s and m30. Though the otherwise fine owners manual doesnt mention it. I have a gorgeous sugden a21se signature integrated amp that has the rare blue face plate and is only 6 months old. Sugden amplifiers and pure classa in general discussion in audio hardware started by raferx, may 1, 2014. But then i also run manley tube amps and they are very quick. If biwiring please follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of your. Sugden a21 manual stereo integrated amplifier hifi. Sugden a21se signature rare blue faceplate for sale. Sugden a21 for sale in uk 15 secondhand sugden a21. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. I own the pairing of the sudgen integrated and cd 21se. The heat sink is hotter than a pass labs aleph, which makes the sugden the hottest solid state amp i have ever used. As mentioned elsewhere michell appear to be demoing with sugden a21se.
Sugden a21se manual stereo integrated amplifier hifi engine. Reduce the sugden a21se signature amplifier price by trading in your old hifi. The integrated is quite good reproducing well female vocal, acoustic piano and acoustic bass. The biggest collection of sugden manuals and schematics. The sugden a21ai series 2 also betters its predecessor by including a remote handset, with which the user can adjust the amplifiers motorized volume controlbut nothing else. Its a faceplate style thatll be very familiar to anyone who has seen the a21se or any of sugdens masterclass series, and one thats a dramatic improvement on. The configuration chosen gave maximum benefits of the better reproduction qualities of class a and the economic output of class b. Enter into my life at this time the beautifully made, nay crafted, sugden a21se signature integrated amplifier. He knew that volume was not what i was after he said i may loose focus,detail and depth if i changed. The sugden audio masterclass ha4 is the last word when it comes to true highend dedicated headphone amplifiers. I run the sugden a21se and it will not thicken the sound.
It comes with the original boxpackaging, remote control, uk mains lead and user manual. Sugden is one of the lesser known names in the high end world. The secret of its continued success is a pure class a single ended. A special signature model is now available for both the a21 and a21se versions offering even better sound. Other uses include connection to an external slave. The a21a is its smaller brother and yes delivers 20wpc. This has been a continuing model for nearly 50 years. Sugden a48 power amplifier service manual free download. Sugden a21 manual stereo integrated amplifier hifi engine.
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