Arpège Reference

About the Arpège Reference

The Audiomat Arpege Reference is an integrated tube amplifier featuring a classic design with modern attention to musical values. It uses three 12AX7 tubes in the preamplifier and phase inverter stages and two EL34 tubes per channel in the power stage, delivering 30 watts per channel at 8 ohms, with 15 watts in pure Class A and additional Class AB headroom. The amplifier has a black metacrylate front panel with a minimalistic control layout including an Alps potentiometer and input selector. It includes four unbalanced RCA inputs, two tape outputs, and speaker binding posts selectable for 4 or 8 ohms. The amplifier weighs approximately 22.7 kg and measures 44.5 x 19 x 42.5 cm. It requires a warm-up time of 40-60 minutes for optimal sonic performance. The Arpege Reference is noted for its clear, spacious sound with a warm and natural character, suitable for a wide range of music. It is manufactured in Canada and distributed by Mutine. The amplifier does not have balanced inputs or remote control and uses automated bias setting for the tubes. Recommended for audiophiles seeking a classic tube sound with modern reliability and build quality.