The Forté Model 5 is great alternative to the harsh, etched, or grainy sound of run-of-the-mill solid state amplifiers, (e.g. NAD, Adcom, Parasound, "pro" equipment, etc.). It has detailed but sweet-sounding highs and a "liquid" midrange with a touch of warmth; the bass is firm with a touch of warmth. For the technophiles, the Forté 5 is a high-biasd AB design employing no global feedback.Forté Audio was founded by Nelson Pass as a new division of Threshold Audio, with the intent of making more affordable audio components without compromising sonics. All Forte amplifiers were built to a high standard of craftsmanship. Specs:
High bias Class A/B output stage, 100 watts per ch into 8 ohms, 175 watts into 4 ohms, , 0.1% THD 20-20,000 Hz; slew rate 50v input imp; 47,000 ohms, current capability 10 amps cont, 30 amps peak The condition of this Forté 5 is 7/10 on the Audiogon scale. It is in fully functional condition. Cosmetics are very good: no dents or scrapes; the front plate is practically perfect; there are a few hair-line scratchs on the top and rear; a case screw on the top front right is broken but hardly noticeable and the top removes with no problem. I have feedback as "Feanor" on Audiogon and Canuck Audiomart as well as here; I am "bill_in_regina" on eBay.
TERMS of SALE: For sale in the U.S. or Canada only. N.B. As a private, non-commercial seller I can only offer these amps "as is", without any warranty expressed or implied; FOB origin. Payment must be by PayPal or Postal Money Order received within 5 working days of the sale. The purchaser will pay the cost of shipping and all duties, taxes, and brokerage that might apply. I will package the items carefully and will ship within 3 working days of receipt of payment. Shipping will be FOB origin by Canada Post/USPS, insured & signature required (if available). The shipping weight will be 25 lbs.
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Paypal, Money Order/Certified Check |
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25 lbs. |
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Canada N6J 3W6 |
| Ships To: |
USA and Canada |
| Shippers/Payer: |
Postal / Paid by: Buyer |
| Shipping Notes: |
Buyer will pay shipping coast and any duties, taxes, and brokerage; FOB point of origin.
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