The Ongaku Kensei Stereo Power Amplifier from Audio Note (UK) is a top-of-the-line product that is designed and built with the highest level of attention to detail and quality. Its use of fully Silver wired balanced input transformers ensures that it delivers a highly accurate and transparent sound, making it a perfect choice for audiophiles who demand the very best in audio reproduction.

The Ongaku Kensei is a product that shares the same circuit as its integrated sibling, the Ongaku amplifier. However, the Ongaku Kensei is equipped with a single pair of Balanced / XLR inputs, making it a perfect choice for use with any of Audio Note (UK)’s Balanced output equipped preamplifiers. Each input of the Ongaku Kensei is connected to an in-house custom designed and manufactured, fully Silver wired, balanced input transformer. This input transformer offers the perfect interface for any balanced output equipped preamplifier, ensuring a fully balanced signal path throughout the system.

This is a high-performance Pure Class A Singled Ended valve amplifier that uses the highly regarded VT-4C / 211 triode valve. Audio Note (UK) 2 watt Tantalum resistors are used throughout the amplifier, providing a high level of precision and accuracy. All capacitors used in the amplifier are either Black Gate Electrolytic or Audio Note (UK) Silver foil. Black Gate capacitors are known for their exceptional sonic properties, and are often considered to be among the best capacitors available. Audio Note (UK) Silver foil capacitors are also highly regarded for their transparency and accuracy.

This power amplifier utilizes custom-designed and manufactured transformers by Audio Note (UK). The driver and output transformers are described as fully Silver-wired AN-Perma 50 nickel C-core. The mains transformer, on the other hand, is stated to be a fully Silver-wired HiB double C-core transformer. This indicates the use of Silver wire in the winding of the mains transformer.

Similar to the Tomei Kensei, the Ongaku Kensei is designed to incorporate high-quality components for optimal audio performance. Audio Note (UK) utilizes exclusively their Silver wire for all internal wiring, including transformers and power supply connections. Using high-quality wire, such as Silver wire, for internal connections can offer several benefits to this amplifier. Silver is known for its excellent electrical conductivity, which can help minimize signal loss or degradation as it travels through the amplifier circuitry. By utilizing Silver wire, Audio Note aims to maintain a pure signal path and reduce potential interference or distortion caused by inferior wiring materials.

Overall, the Ongaku Kensei is a unique and exceptional amplifier that has earned a place in history due to its ability to deliver the finest possible audio reproduction. Its name has become synonymous with sonic excellence, and it has rightfully earned a legendary status in the world of high-end audio. Its use of the finest components, including Audio Note (UK) Silver wire, Tantalum resistors, Black Gate capacitors, and custom-designed transformers, ensures that it delivers a highly accurate and transparent sound suitable in any audiophile’s home.