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Outstanding integrated amp. Conseravatively rated at 100 wpc. Great build and aesthetics. Full, rich sound (tube preamp) without a touch of shrill notes. I thought it was cleaner sound than Rotel and NAD products at this level. Italian made and the beauty (including a solid wood remote) show the outstanding build quality. See http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/hi-fi-and-audio/hi-fi-amps-and-receivers/review/unison-unico-secondo for a fuller review.
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| I have owned several good integrated amps I bought this based on reviews.The worst by far compared to any I have used in this price range.Very poor dynamics and really flat sounding.Very disappointed I bought an Audio analogue Maestro at a good price which kills this amp.If you are on a budget consider the Plinius 8200 vastly better. Noisy lifeless and overpriced.Good build quality | 2 | ★★★★ ★★★★ |
I have owned several good integrated amps I bought this based on reviews.The worst by far compared to any I have used in this price range.Very poor dynamics and really flat sounding.Very disappointed I bought an Audio analogue Maestro at a good price which kills this amp.If you are on a budget consider the Plinius 8200 vastly better.
Noisy lifeless and overpriced.Good build quality
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After rolling tubes through it and settling on Telefunken 12ax7s, The soundstage on this monster widened and deepened. The balanced inputs are HUGE to the sound and the imporved transformer offers a more powerful and quieter alternative to the Unico (which I owned previously) and Uniso SE offerings. The wood remote is classy and just feels good in your hand. Con: they could have made a cage on the top for rolling tubes so that you wouldn't have to take the whole top of the cabinet off. Pros amazing air and detail. Excels at Vocals, but drove my speakers so well I often was asked where the sub was located . . .
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Amazing power and sound quality. Absolutely brilliant sound.
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Unison Unico Secondo review
This italian beauty is a real hidden gem.
TechRadar Verdict
Unison may not be shouting about it, but this amp is very good at retrieval of details and also at placing them in their appropriate context
Very good detail and coherence
Precise and deep imaging
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Hi-fi companies are a funny lot. As the Unico Secondo's maker demonstrates, they can produce a nice new amp... and forget to put it on their website, surely most people's first port of call for information these days.
Luckily, Unison Research's UK distributor is more alert, and from it we learn that this is the "second generation" of the Unico, a well-established valve/transistor hybrid design from Italy.
Not for the first time, we find ourselves wondering just how much 'valve character' one really gets from one double triode small-signal valve per channel, but, well, we've had good results from Unico models in the past...
It's a big amp and a well-filled case. The mains transformer actually looks quite small at first, but only because it's dwarfed by the case itself and the heat sink next to (and cunningly profiled around) it.
Moving across the case to the left, one finds a large rectifier and the usual reservoir capacitors, plus two pairs of MOSFET output devices per channel. Most of the audio amplification is done on a large board which carries the audio circuits (the valves and some ICs, a couple with their numbers intriguingly scratched off).
A daughterboard at the rear bears the selector switch, a mechanical type not accessible via the remote control, plus the input circuit for the single balanced input. The remaining five inputs are line-level unbalanced - one is upgradeable to phono operation.
Twin speaker terminals are fitted, plus phono outputs marked 'Monitor' (aka tape out) and 'Subwoofer' (pre out). We were particularly taken with the look of this model, with its extra-thick front panel - very aspirational!
It's a bit horses for courses, as ever, but this was clearly one of the hits of the day. One listener never quite found the levels of excitement he got elsewhere, for instance, but the others had little but good to say about it.
Most of all, they found in it the punch and immediacy thought lacking with some other contenders. Obviously, the Michael Jackson track benefited from this considerably, but it wasn't the only one to enjoy new-found life.
Some interesting direct comparisons were made with the RA combo (remember our panel were listening blind), the consensus being that this was probably the more neutral of the two contenders, but perhaps (as a consequence?) less upfront.
The Unico seemed to have more 'boogie factor' and perhaps slightly more impression of depth - and even, one listener suggested, height - in stereo images. It also seemed to have very impressive 'blackness' between notes, and some great dynamics too, not just in terms of swing from maximum to minimum, but also in the naturalness with which that was achieved.
Occasionally such qualities are achieved at the expense of analysis - not here. In fact, the Unico was superbly detailed, making clear the varied tones and directions of the instruments within the whole, but never separating them unnaturally.
If anything, sounds became more solid and real as they got more complex, with highly stable image placement and some very good depth too. And tonality? Well, given that not one listener mentioned the subject with any of the tracks, there can't be much wrong there!
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A large and imposing amp, this one is also pretty bare-bones, though unlike most it has the option of a phono stage. One of those was provided for review (the price given includes it, a very reasonable £125 on top of the basic model).
All kinds of amplifying devices are found inside the case, as the circuit uses bipolar transistors, FETs and valves. There’s very little use of surface-mount parts and most of the amplifying is done with discrete components, though there are a few op-amps dotted around and also some integrated circuits with part numbers intriguingly obliterated.
A substantial mains transformer is used and there is plenty of smoothing capacitance, plus quite extensive regulation of supply voltages for small-signal stages.
Uniquely in this group, input switching is done by a mechanical switch, mounted at the rear and operated by a long rod from the front panel – volume control also uses a regular mechanical potentiometer. The latter is motorised, but input selection is not remote controllable. That means you’ll have less cause to use the rather gorgeous remote, made of solid wood with a metal top plate – but also less cause to lament the ugly cheesehead screws which hold it together from the top. Please change to countersunk screws, at least!
Apart from the phono stage, input provision is basic and there are no modern frills like mini-jack sockets for portable players etc. There is a preamp output, which is also applicable to bi-amping and a record output marked ‘Monitor’. The phono stage handles MM and MC cartridges, though you have to get inside and fiddle with jumpers to change settings.
This turns out to be another amplifier that’s good at exciting, energetic music-making, though our listening panel did feel at times that it’s, perhaps, a bit too much of a good thing on the excitement front and could do with relaxing a bit. Specifically, it has a touch of brightness that affects voices, particularly the consonants and doesn’t always have quite a bass reach of the best in this group.
On the other hand, energetic rock and suchlike is great. Our Michael Jackson track went down well, helped by a big presentation and plenty of power and drive in the bass. The same qualities helped to some extent in our operatic excerpt, but in that case the excitement built at the start of one particularly long crescendo was rather undermined by the way the sound lost focus as more and more instruments and voices joined in.
Detail is better in less thickly textured music, but even in the unaccompanied choral track, which has only half a dozen or so voices, there was some lack of information about the acoustic of the recording venue, information that our listeners had heard through other amps. The voices themselves were very successful in this case, though, the rather more ambient recording making the Unico Secondo’s sibilance much less of an issue.
As the lone phono-compatible amp in this group it was hardly possible to make comparisons, but by the prevailing standards of decent integrated amps this one does a good job with LP sources, especially from moving magnet cartridges: moving coil is a little less clear. Bass is very clean and treble has a nice sense of cohesion to it.
WE SAY: A good phono stage adds value, but the sound could use a little more precision and less brightness. Good energy and lively, if not astoundingly extended, bass, while high treble has a pleasing sweetness too.
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The ArticleUnico due amplifier from unison research. 30th November 2018  The Unico Due replaces the long-standing Unico Secondo in the line but brings new features to the range while also drawing inspiration from the Unico 90 designThe electronic circuitry of the Unico Due has been completely redesigned from the ground-up. By working to the same brief as previous Unico models, Unison Research have introduced changes in the circuitry, the power supply method, the pre-amp stage, the power amp stage and with the variety of settings and inputs.  All based on 105μm tracks, the circuit board is fed by a power supply method that features a specially designed encapsulated transformer. The heart of the preamplifier stage is based around two ECC83 double triodes (one per channel). Configured as a gain stage followed by a cathode-follower, the circuit’s low output impedance drives the power stage. The power amplifier stage itself features MOSFET transistors resulting in 100W per-channel output (8 Ohms).  Including a built-in USB DAC and phono stage, the USB input features an ESS Sabre DAC ES9018K2M with jitter eliminator circuit, offering support for audio files up-to 32bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256. The integrated phono stage module is pre-set to accept Moving Magnet cartridges but can be modified by a service engineer to cater for Moving Coil devices. Additionally, the Unico Due has settings for AV passthrough, subwoofer output, DAC output, a Tape loop and to adjust channel balance. Price is £2,500.  Available in silver or black – add £100 for this premium finish. Click henleyaudio.co.uk for more information [Don’t forget to check out my Facebook Group, The Audiophile Man: Hi-Fi & Music here: www.facebook.com/groups/theaudiophileman for exclusive postings, exclusive editorial and more!] Share this article: You may also like HiFi NEWS, ETC 10 AUGUST 2024 NEXUS, DISTRIBUTOR FOR VELODYNE IN THE UKLeave a reply cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Want to stay updated? Join the mailing list...Email Address
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Like any self-respecting new heir to the throne of high quality integrated amplifiers, the Unico Secondo aims to collect and concentrate all of our experience gained in the design and production of its predecessors. A result in the endless quest for the highest standards of quality, the Secondo presents a new aesthetic without losing those characteristics that have been appreciated worldwide. Attractive and in line with current aesthetic trends, the Secondo is made with astounding attention to detail. Specifications Output power: 100W RMS on 8ohm 200W RMS su 4ohm Frequency response: flat @ 10Hz- 0.5dB @ 100kHz Input impedance: 50kohm // 47pF Input sensitivity: 375mV Input stage: Pure A Class. Double tube stage ECC83/12AX7 Output stage: Dynamic A Class double POWER MOSFET complementary pair Inputs: 5 line unbalanced, (1 phono optional), 1 line balanced Line Outputs: 1 tape, 1 sub (volume controlled) Outputs connectors: 4 + 4 bi-wiring Damping factor: >50 on 8ohm Feedback factor: 8dB THD: <0.5% @ 1kHz, 100W su 8ohm Power consumption: 400W max Dimensions: 43.5cm x 13cm x 43cm Weight: 15kg  Be the first to write your review ! # 16 other products in the same category:Copland csa150 hybrid integrated amplifier, ayon crossfire evo delta integrated amplifier, ayon spirit v kt150 integrated amplifier, plinius inspire 880 integrated amplifier, luxman l-507z integrated amplifier, marantz model 30 integrated amplifier, copland csa100 hybrid integrated amplifier, yamaha a-s701 stereo integrated amplifier, bel canto black aci 600 integrated amplifier, icon audio stereo 60 kt150 mkiii integrated amplifier (trade in), copland csa70 integrated amplifier, yamaha r-s202 stereo receiver, melody an300b max integrated tube amplifier, melody action evo integrated tube amplifier, unison research absolute 845 integrated amplifier, melody dpm80 integrated tube amplifier.
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DescriptionUsed but near-perfect condition Unison Research Unico Secondo Hybrid Integrated amp. This amp was converted to US voltage by Unison Research but otherwise perfect in every way other than the tiny nick in the coating on the top edge as shown and a very minor paint nick on the rear of the chassis. This thing is a beast of Italian sexiness and you won't be disappointed!!! One note - this unit DOES NOT have the optional Phono board installed. The phono input is line level. You will need to use a phono preamp with this amplifier. Sorry, not interested in trades. Will ship in original box with all accessories. Buyer pays actual shipping plus PayPal fees. Local pick up is cash only. Thanks for looking!  Similar items you might be interested in
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Unison Research Unico 150 reviewThis powerhouse of an amp delivers a huge amount of fun too... tested at £4000.  What Hi-Fi? VerdictThe Unico 150 is something of a powerhouse. It delivers an immensely muscular sound mixed in with a large dose of fun Muscular, energetic presentation Strong dynamics Fluid midrange Lacks a little precision and insight Some small build issues Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. Unison Research’s flagship Unico amplifier is something of a beast, albeit one dressed in a crisp smart suit. The numbers reveal a lot about this hybrid integrated – £4000, 25kg and 150W per channel. But even these take a back seat to the way it looks on our test rack. The Unico dwarfs most of our reference kit thanks to its generously stocky proportions. That nicely finished casework measures a substantial 18 x 44 x 44 cm (hwd), so make sure you have plenty of space to house it. While the Unico doesn’t run particularly hot it’s still good to leave a decent amount of space around to help with ventilation. MORE: Awards 2015 - best stereo amplifiers  Build quality is mostly good. The three-piece front panel is crisply machined and the rest of the casework feels immensely solid. Neat details such as the classy-looking RCA socket used and Unison Research branded speakers connections lift the 150 above the norm. There’s a choice of finishes – the silver of our test sample, or black. The latter will cost you £100 more. There are some areas where there is room for improvement. The two large control dials fit nicely in the hand, but the input selector feels a little wobbly. That three-piece front panel looks distinctive, but one of the trio of panels wasn’t aligned exactly. It was only a touch out, but at this price, Unison Research, we’d like perfection please.  Take a look inside the metalwork and you’ll find a dual-mono hybrid circuit, which mixes valves in the input and driver stages with MOSFETs on the output stage. It’s a clear attempt to blend the fluidity and finesse of valves with plenty of muscle and grip. Many manufacturers have tried to combine these vastly different technologies and judging by the mixed results it isn’t easy to get right. Unison Research is one of the few to do so on a consistent basis.  That Class A/B MOSFET output stage is capable of plenty of power. It has a claimed output of 150W per channel into 8 ohms that rises to a mighty 220W as impedance halves. That’s plenty of grunt and certainly enough to deliver high volume levels from most price compatible speakers. The Unico’s connectivity is good enough for the types of systems it’ll typically be bought for. There are a decent number of line level inputs including a pair of balanced XLRs plus a direct connection that bypasses the volume control – for use in a multichannel set-up where the volume level will be controlled by an external AV processor. There are two pairs of speaker connections to help make biwiring easier. The distinctive remote got a mixed reaction from our test team. For the most part, we warmed to the oddly-shaped wooden casing, but the multitude of identikit small circular buttons didn’t fare as well. It’s a system remote, which means the vast majority are no use for the amp, plus their slightly sharp edges didn’t meet with universal approval.  Once up and running, the Unico proves an impressive unit. We connect it into our reference system using Naim’s NDS/555PS music streamer as the main source with our long serving ATC SCM50 speakers completing the set-up. In this system the 150 comes across as something of a powerhouse – no surprise considering its generous output. Considering the amplifier’s muscularity, large-scale classical works seem a good place to start listening. We run through Tchaikovsky’s Marché Slave Op.31 and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring , taking in a large dose of Dvorak in the middle. The Unison Research is a smooth performer with a lively and articulate nature, though that isn’t what grabs our attention. We are initially drawn to the presentation’s scale and authority. It sounds huge, with plenty of headroom and the ability to play at furniture rattling levels without any obvious signs of stress. There’s little sign of hardness as volume level head northwards, just a wall of sound that extends to completely fill one end of our listening room. MORE: Best stereo amplifiers 2016  Tonally, there’s a decent balance, though the top end lacks a bit of the body and richness that makes the bass frequencies so attractive. The Unico’s sound staging is nice and wide, but lacks a little depth compared to the best we’ve heard at the price. We move onto Nick Cave’s Push the Sky Away and love the way the Unison renders voices. There’s delicacy here and the kind of fluidity that brings to mind some of the company’s all-valve designs. It makes a decent job of rhythms too, allowing the song’s gentle momentum to build with grace. We know there’s more detail on this track than the Unico delivers and a greater separation of instruments too, but there’s enough this amplifier does right that such shortcomings don’t concern us. That’s particularly the case when switching to Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore & Lewis where the Unison Research responsive nature makes listening to the song a treat. The amplifier’s energetic delivery works brilliantly. There’s so much drive, it’s exciting, impressively articulate and a whole lot of fun. Fun is a thing many high-end products overlook in the quest for ever more insight and refinement – we’re glad Unison Research hasn’t gone down that road. The Unico 150 isn’t flawless, but it is immensely likeable. For some the size may be an issue, other may want a more transparent and precise performer, but we’re charmed by its big-hearted presentation. See all our Unison Research reviews See all our stereo amplifier reviews What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence. Read more about how we test Today's Weather - Chelyabinsk, RUS
The Unico 150 amplifier has been designed to suit both high-end audiophile and highly scientific criteria. This dual-approach to development has led to the creation of a product that is different to anything Unison Research – or any other manufacturer – have developed before: a powerful, great-sounding amplifier with only three stages (two tube stages and one power MOSFET stage). Tech spechs
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Chelyabinsk Oblast, RussiaThe capital city of Chelyabinsk oblast: Chelyabinsk . Chelyabinsk Oblast - OverviewChelyabinsk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located in the Southern Urals, part of the Urals Federal District. Chelyabinsk is the capital city of the region. It is the place where Europe borders with Asia. The population of Chelyabinsk Oblast is about 3,419,000 (2022), the area - 88,529 sq. km. Chelyabinsk oblast flagChelyabinsk oblast coat of arms.  Chelyabinsk oblast map, RussiaChelyabinsk oblast latest news and posts from our blog:. 26 July, 2024 / Magnificent Landscapes of Ayskiye Pritosy . 18 July, 2018 / Bolshiye Pritesy Cliff in the Chelyabinsk Region . 12 June, 2018 / Frosty Dawn in Taganay National Park . 8 June, 2018 / Colors of the Dead World of Karabash . 6 January, 2018 / Chelyabinsk - the view from above . More posts.. History of Chelyabinsk OblastPeople began to settle in the Southern Urals in the Paleolithic era. Bogdanovka site on the Ural River (Kizilsky district) is the most ancient archaeological site found on the territory of the region (about 70 thousand years). The age of Paleolithic layers in Ignatievka cave (Katav-Ivanovsky district), famous for its wall paintings, is about 15 thousand years. There are numerous archaeological sites of the Stone Age, settlements of the Bronze and Iron Ages. In the 13th century, the territory of the Southern Urals was part of the Mongol Empire. Kesene mausoleum, preserved to our days near Varna village, is an outstanding monument of the late Horde time. The first Russian settlements in what is now the Chelyabinsk region appeared in the late 17th century. Administratively the formation of the region began in the 18th century. It was the result of Peter’s I policy aimed at developing producing forces of the country and the expansion of its borders. This was reflected in the activities of the Orenburg expedition. For military and commercial purposes the expedition founded a number of fortresses, one of them was the fortress of Chelyabinsk (1736). More Historical Facts… In 1737, Isetskaya province was founded that included the northern part of the present Chelyabinsk region and the Kurgan region. In 1743, Chelyabinsk became the center of the province. In 1744, Orenburg gubernia was formed, it included Isetskaya and Ufimskaya provinces. In the second half of the 18th century, mining and metallurgical areas of the Southern Urals began to grow rapidly. Several large mining plants were built, which became the basis for future towns. The first towns were Chelyabinsk, Verhneuralsk (1781) and Troitsk (1784). In the early 19th century, most of the territory of the region was part of the Orenburg gubernia. Since the mid-19th century, Orenburg Cossacks started the rapid development of the steppe areas. New settlements were named in honor of the battles and victories of the Russian army: Varna, Fershampenuaz, Borodino, Paris and others. After the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway (1891-1916), the province became the largest transportation hub connecting central Russia, the Urals and Siberia. In 1919, Chelyabinsk gubernia was formed. November, 3, 1923, Ural Oblast with the capital in Yekaterinburg was formed. January 17, 1934, Ural Oblast was enlarged and was named Chelyabinsk Oblast. Later on, the territory of the region was diminished not once. In 1943, 32 districts were transferred to the newly formed Kurgan Oblast. After that, the borders of Chelyabinsk Oblast remained almost unchanged. During the Second World War, this region played an important role producing metals, ammunition and military equipment. After the war, Chelyabinsk became the supplier of equipment and human resources for the restoration of Stalingrad, Donbass and other areas of the USSR. In the 1950s, part of the territory of the region was subjected to radioactive contamination as a result of the accident at the plant for processing waste “Mayak”. The collapse of the USSR had a negative impact on the economic situation in the region. From 1990 to 2000, rail transportation halved. In 1995, the decline in production in all sectors was 52%, in agriculture - 44%. February 15, 2013 a relatively large meteorite flew over the territory of the oblast. It became known as the Chelyabinsk meteorite (diameter - about 17 meters, weight - about 10 thousand tons). The meteorite exploded in the vicinity of Chelyabinsk, at an altitude of 15-25 km. Several fragments of it fell in the area of Lake Chebarkul. Nature of Chelyabinsk Oblast Summer in the Chelyabinsk region Author: Olga Yartseva  Chelyabinsk oblast - the land of lakes Author: Rauer Yury  Wheat field in Chelyabinsk Oblast Author: Alexander Pridvizhkin Chelyabinsk Oblast - FeaturesChelyabinsk Oblast is located about 1,800 km east of Moscow. The main cities are Chelyabinsk (1,179,000), Magnitogorsk (412,000), Zlatoust (159,700), Miass (150,300) and Kopeysk (145,000). Chelyabinsk and Miass are the stations on the Trans-Siberian railway. The southeastern part of Chelyabinsk Oblast has the state border - the border with Kazakhstan. The length of the region from north to south - 490 km, from west to east - 400 km. It is comparable to the size of Hungary, Portugal, Austria, more than 2 times larger than Denmark and Switzerland, 3 times larger than Belgium and the Netherlands. Not far from the station of Urzhumka (8 km from Zlatoust), on Uraltau Pass, there is a stone pillar. On one side it says “Europe”, on the other - “Asia”. The cities of Zlatoust, Katav-Ivanovsk, Satka are located in Europe, Chelyabinsk, Troitsk, Miass - in Asia, Magnitogorsk - in both parts of the world. Chelyabinsk Oblast has a highly developed industry. Metallurgical, machine-building, fuel and energy, construction, agri-industrial complexes determine the industrial development of the region. Iron and steel industry stands out in the structure of the local industry (about half of the total output). The city of Magnitogorsk is situated in the middle of one of the largest and richest iron ore deposits in the world. Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) is one of the largest steel mills in the world. Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau in Miass is a major supplier of strategic ballistic missiles for the Russian submarine fleet. Tourism in Chelyabinsk OblastChelyabinsk Oblast has unique natural and climatic conditions: picturesque landscapes, lakes, forests, caves and natural healing springs. It is the main basis for the development of tourism and recreation. Winters are cold and long, summers are relatively hot. The northwestern part of the region is covered by forests and mountains, the rest - steppes and forest steppes. Forests cover about 24% of the territory. The highest point is Mount Bolshoy (Big) Nurgush (1406.6 meters). Chelyabinsk Oblast is called “the land of lakes”. There are 3,170 lakes on its territory, 98 of them have areas of more than 5 sq. km., the largest lake - Uvildy - occupies 68 sq. km. The most picturesque lakes are Turgoyak and Uvildy. Many lakes have unique mineral waters and therapeutic muds. There are a lot of health resorts on the territory of the region. There are more than 200 specially protected natural areas, including Ilmen State Nature Reserve, the historical and archaeological museum “Arkaim”, “Tanagai” and “Zyuratgul” national parks. Skiing is actively developing. Altogether there are about 20 ski resorts, including “Abzakovo”, “Adzhigardak”, “Zavyalikha”, “Metallurg-Magnitogorsk”, “Solnechnaya Dolina”, which meet the highest European standards and are very popular. Chelyabinsk oblast of Russia photosChelyabinsk Oblast scenery  Horses in Chelyabinsk Oblast Author: Pavel Kabanov  Author: Kiyanovsky Dmitry  Snowy winter in Chelyabinsk Oblast Author: Lezin V.V. Churches in the Chelyabinsk region Orthodox church in Chelyabinsk Oblast Author: Alexander Maksimenko  Author: Marina Klein
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After rolling tubes through it and settling on Telefunken 12ax7s, The soundstage on this monster widened and deepened. The balanced inputs are HUGE to the sound and the imporved transformer offers a more powerful and quieter alternative to the Unico (which I owned previously) and Uniso SE offerings.
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Unison Research Unico Secondo - £1,860 An exciting, energetic music-maker with a handy phono stage option A large and imposing amp, this one is also pretty bare-bones, though unlike most it has the option of a phono stage. One of those was provided for review (the price given includes it, a very reasonable £125 on top of the basic model).
The Unison Research UNICO Secondo amplifier boasts impressive technical specifications that contribute to its exceptional audio performance. With a power output of 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, this amplifier delivers ample power to drive a wide range of speakers. In terms of sound quality, the UNICO ...
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The Unico Due replaces the long-standing Unico Secondo in the line but brings new features to the range while also drawing inspiration from the Unico 90 design. ... By working to the same brief as previous Unico models, Unison Research have introduced changes in the circuitry, the power supply method, the pre-amp stage, the power amp stage and ...
Manual Library / Unison Research. Unison Research Unico Secondo. Stereo Integrated Amplifier (2011) add a review. Specifications. Power output: 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) Frequency response: 10Hz to 100kHz. Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%. Input sensitivity: 375mV (line)
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Used but perfect condition Unison Research Unico Secondo Hybrid Integrated amp. This amp was converted to US voltage by Unison Research but otherwise perfect in every way other than the tiny nick in the coating on the top edge as shown and a very minor paint nick on the rear of the chassis.
Unison Research's flagship Unico amplifier is something of a beast, albeit one dressed in a crisp smart suit. The numbers reveal a lot about this hybrid integrated - £4000, 25kg and 150W per channel. But even these take a back seat to the way it looks on our test rack. The Unico dwarfs most of our reference kit thanks to its generously ...
Unison Research is the Italian leader in the production of valve amplifiers. Unison Research was founded in 1987 by a group of passionate audiophiles led by Giovanni Maria Sacchetti. Since the first amplifiers (the now historic Triode20 and SimplyTwo) Unison Research's high-fidelity systems have been a great international success.
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The Unico 150 amplifier has been designed to suit both high-end audiophile and highly scientific criteria. This dual-approach to development has led to the creation of a product that is different to anything Unison Research - or any other manufacturer - have developed before: a powerful, great-sounding amplifier with only three stages (two tube stages […]
Chelyabinsk Oblast. Chelyabinsk Oblast is in the Urals region of Russia. It borders Kurgan Oblast to the northeast, Kazakhstan to the east, Orenburg Oblast to the south, Bashkortostan to the west, and Sverdlovsk Oblast to the north. Photo: Dshirokov, CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 3.0. Ukraine is facing shortages in its brave fight to ...
Chelyabinsk Oblast is located about 1,800 km east of Moscow. The main cities are Chelyabinsk (1,179,000), Magnitogorsk (412,000), Zlatoust (159,700), Miass (150,300) and Kopeysk (145,000). Chelyabinsk and Miass are the stations on the Trans-Siberian railway. The southeastern part of Chelyabinsk Oblast has the state border - the border with ...
Crash of an Antonov AN-12BP in Chelyabinsk: 9 killed. Date & Time: May 26, 2008 at 2011 LT Type of aircraft: