Ovation MA 8.3
Reference Mono Power Amplifiers
Reference Mono Power Amplifiers with Class A/AB MOS-FET High Current Technology · Symmetrical, DC-Coupled Architecture with 1,100 W into All Loads · OVATION 803 T Tube Stage · 48 Selected High Current MOS-FETs · Two 1000 VA Primary Transformers Per Channel · 400,000 µF Filtering Per Power Amplifier · Price Per Pair
Power and precision without compromises
The Ovation MA 8.3 mono power amplifiers deliver an impressive 1,100 W per channel, effortlessly driving even the most demanding speakers. Featuring Ovation 83 T tube technology and 24 MOS-FETs per channel, they guarantee a sound reproduction that is both powerful and delicately nuanced. Two 1,000-VA toroidal transformers and capacitor banks with 80,000 µF capacity ensure virtually unlimited power reserves. Ultra-short signal paths and symmetrical input stages maximize precision and sonic fidelity.
Elegance meets
high-end technology
The MA 8.3 impress with their elegant design and robust construction. The aluminum housing, available in silver or black, is optionally offered with a chrome front. A transparent glass top provides a view of the flawless internal technology. With a weight of 85 kg per pair, these amplifiers embody stability and durability.
Handcrafted at the AVM facility in Malsch, the MA 8.3 undergo rigorous quality checks and an extensive multi-day burn-in process to ensure maximum reliability and exceptional sound quality. An indispensable element for any audiophile setup.
Technical data
MA 8.3
MA8.3 – Amplifier | |
| Amplification Factor | 30 (equivalent to 29.5dB) |
| Sensitivity Cinch | 2.1 V / 20 kOhm (1000 W at 4 Ohm) |
| Sensitivity XLR | 2.1 V / 40 kOhm (1000 W at 4 Ohm) |
| Power at 8 Ohm | > 600 Watt |
| Power at 4 Ohm | > 1100 Watt |
| Power at 2 Ohm | > 1800 Watt |
| Intermodulation 25 W / 4 Ohm | < 0.01% |
| Distortion 25 W / 4 Ohm | < 0.02% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio 25 W / 4 Ohm | > 94 dB(A) |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – >35 kHz (-3dB) |
| Power Bandwidth 25 W / 4 Ohm | 5 Hz – >35 kHz (-3dB) |
| Rise Time / 4 Ohm | 10 µs |
| Slew Rate | > 15 V / µs |
| Damping Factor / 8 Ohm | > 400 |
MA8.3 – General | |
| Power Supply | 230 V / 50 Hz / 3500 W max. |
| Operation without Signal | 120 W |
| Standby | < 0.5 W |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 420 mm x 432 mm x 253 mm |
| Weight | 42 kg (84 kg / pair) |
| Warranty | 4 years (with appropriate registration*) |
| Warranty periods may vary in individual distribution countries. | |
SA 8.3 – Amplifier | |
| Amplification Factor | 30 (equivalent to 29.5dB) |
| Sensitivity Cinch | 1.25 V / 20 kOhm (350 W at 4 Ohm) |
| Sensitivity XLR | 1.25 V / 40 kOhm (350 W at 4 Ohm) |
| Power at 8 Ohm per Channel | > 230 Watt |
| Power at 4 Ohm per Channel | > 420 Watt |
| Power at 2 Ohm per Channel | > 700 Watt |
| Intermodulation 25 W / 4 Ohm | < 0.01% |
| Distortion 25 W / 4 Ohm | < 0.02% |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio 25 W / 4 Ohm | > 94 dB(A) |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – >35 kHz (-3dB) |
| Power Bandwidth 25 W / 4 Ohm | 5 Hz – >35 kHz (-3dB) |
| Rise Time / 4 Ohm | 10 µs |
| Slew Rate | > 15 V / µs |
| Damping Factor / 8 Ohm | > 400 |
SA8.3 – General | |
| Power Supply | 230 V / 50 Hz / 3500 W max. |
| Operation without Signal | 120 W |
| Standby | < 0.5 W |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 420 mm x 432 mm x 253 mm |
| Weight | 42 kg |
| Warranty | 4 years (with appropriate registration) |
| *Warranty periods may vary in individual distribution countries. | |
