The Unison Research Unico DM v2 Amplifier captures the essence of sound reproduction with its innovative hybrid architecture. Designed for both performance and fidelity, it delivers a rich and immersive auditory experience.
The Unico DM v2 is engineered using a dual-mono architecture where each channel employs its own 750 VA encapsulated toroidal transformer to minimize electromagnetic interference, thus ensuring channel separation and a three-dimensional soundstage. This power amplifier utilizes a Class A valve stage comprised of ECC82 / 12AU7 Gold Lion valves to enhance speed and detail while maintaining a natural sound. The transitional solid-state second stage prepares the signal for the final output class, which uses a complementary push-pull configuration with parallel pairs of MOSFETs, ensuring efficient current delivery and dynamic response. Its Class A-AB configuration combines the tonal qualities of Class A amplification with the operational efficiency of Class AB, resulting in low distortion levels that are imperceptible to the human ear, providing faithful reproduction across varying volumes and speaker loads.
Key Features
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Dual-Mono Architecture: Ensures channel separation and minimizes signal interference, providing a stable and expansive soundstage.
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Class A Valve Stage: Utilizes ECC82 / 12AU7 Gold Lion valves to achieve speed and fine detail, maintaining natural sound quality and emotional connection to the music.
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Solid-State Transition: The second amplification stage is solid-state, enabling seamless adaptation of the signal before reaching the power stage.
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Complementary Push-Pull Configuration: Employs multiple pairs of MOSFETs to deliver high current to the load, ensuring wide dynamics and stable performance under varied conditions.
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A.S.H.A. Technology: Innovative Class A-AB power-stage configuration provides low distortion and greater efficiency without compromising musicality.
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Powerful Output: Capable of delivering significant output power to drive demanding loudspeakers, with energy reserves for immediate dynamics and control.
Technical Specifications
- Output power (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD):
- 220 W continuous @ 8 Ω (stereo)
- 340 W continuous @ 4 Ω (stereo)
- 370 W continuous @ 2 Ω (stereo, limited by protections)
- 670 W peak @ 2 Ω (stereo)
- 650 W continuous @ 8 Ω (mono)
- 650 W continuous @ 4 Ω (mono)