Don Garber FI 45 Monoblocks

About the Don Garber FI 45 Monoblocks

The Don Garber FI 45 Monoblocks are single-ended tube amplifiers that can run either 45 or 2A3 tubes by changing the rectifier tube (5Y3 for 45 tubes, 5V4 or 80 globe for 2A3). They feature a direct-coupled design with a single triode voltage amplifier stage driving the output tube, and use high-quality MagneQuest output transformers. The amps are known for their open, relaxed, dynamic, and detailed sound, capable of producing realistic and emotional music reproduction. The design emphasizes simplicity and purity of signal path, with minimal components and short wiring. The amplifiers are compact and have a distinctive aesthetic with the FI logo and Don Garber's signature on the front panel. They are highly regarded for their timbral flexibility, allowing users to shape sound by exchanging tubes. The amps are no longer distributed but remain sought after by audiophiles for their musicality and build quality. The price for a pair of monoblocks without power tubes is approximately .