Description

Trafomatic Evolution Elegance Power Amplifier

Evolution Elegance Class AB Tube Power Amplifier

KT88 Tube Power Amplifier 50 Watts

The Trafomatic Evolution Elegance is the most powerful and refined amplifier in the Evolution series, designed for audiophiles who demand both strength and finesse. Delivering 50 watts per channel in a push-pull Class AB design, it provides enough authority to drive a wide range of speakers, including those with lower-than-average sensitivity, without ever sounding strained or harsh.

Built around the legendary 6550 (KT88) output tubes, the Evolution Elegance offers a full-bodied tonal experience, combining warmth, clarity, and dynamic control. This is a dedicated power amplifier, requiring a high-quality preamplifier, which allows flexibility in creating a custom system tailored to your listening preferences.

Carefully tuned negative feedback (-6dB) ensures a sonic character reminiscent of a finely executed single-ended amplifier while maintaining the control and headroom that push-pull designs are known for. Cathode feedback is employed for its musicality, resulting in a natural and engaging sound that captures the subtleties of your recordings. Bass is controlled and authoritative, mids are transparent and expressive, and highs extend smoothly, creating a broad, immersive soundstage.

The amplifier is powered by a thoughtfully engineered internal power supply featuring a 300VA toroidal transformer, C-L-C filtering, and premium Nippon Chemi-Con electrolytic capacitors. Output transformers use a Double-C core design to provide wide bandwidth and low distortion, while fast-response Solen capacitors ensure accurate signal handling. Every detail, from tube selection to circuit design, contributes to a sound signature that is unmistakably high-end Trafomatic.

Visually, the Evolution Elegance continues Trafomatic’s tradition of modern, elegant styling. Its clean lines and luxurious finish make it a perfect match for the Evolution Line One preamplifier, creating a visually cohesive and sonically harmonious setup. The amplifier is as much a statement piece in your listening room as it is a high-performance component.

Whether you are expanding an existing system or building a reference-level setup from scratch, the Evolution Elegance offers a premium entry point into the world of high-end tube amplification. It is designed to deliver an immersive, detailed, and musically satisfying listening experience.

Highlights

• 50 watts per channel tube power amplification

• Push-pull Class AB design with 6550 (KT88) tubes

• True high-end dynamic response and musicality

• Cathode feedback for natural tonal balance

• Modern, elegant styling for visual and sonic harmony

• Designed to pair perfectly with Evolution Line One preamplifier

• High-quality internal power supply with 300VA toroidal transformer

• Double-C core output transformers for wide bandwidth

• RCA and XLR inputs for flexible connectivity

• 4Ω and 8Ω speaker outputs

Features

Powerful Tube Output Stage
Four 6550 (KT88) output tubes deliver robust dynamics, authority, and rich harmonic content for an engaging listening experience.

Optimized Feedback Circuitry
Negative and cathode feedback are carefully tuned to combine push-pull control with single-ended musicality.

High-Quality Power Supply
300VA toroidal transformer, C-L-C filtering, and Nippon Chemi-Con electrolytic capacitors provide stable, clean current for exceptional tonal purity.

Double-C Core Output Transformers
Precision transformers ensure broad bandwidth, low distortion, and accurate reproduction across the frequency spectrum.

Premium Components Throughout
Fast Solen capacitors and ECC82 driver tubes maintain signal speed, accuracy, and transparency.

Flexible Connectivity
Supports RCA and XLR inputs, allowing integration into a wide range of systems.

Elegant Modern Styling
The sleek, contemporary design fits seamlessly with other Evolution series components, offering both form and function.

Immersive Sound Experience
Every design choice, from tube selection to circuit topology, ensures a deeply satisfying and emotionally engaging performance.

Specifications

Output Power: 2 x 50W
Class of Operation: Push-Pull (Class AB)
Tube Complement:

• 4 x 6550 (KT88)

• 4 x ECC82

Inputs: 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR
Speaker Outputs: 4Ω and 8Ω
Input Sensitivity: 2 Vrms
Input Impedance: 100 kΩ

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD):

• 0.03% at 1W / 1kHz

• 2% at 50W / 1kHz

Frequency Response: 10Hz (-1dB) – 85kHz (-3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 85dB

Power Consumption: 250VA
Input Voltage: 230V/50Hz – 115V/60Hz switchable

Dimensions: 450 x 320 x 195 mm
Weight: 22 kg

Source: https://www.trafomaticaudio.com/products/trafomatic-audio-evolution-elegance/?portfolioCats=12