Integrated amplifiers — Audio Note Meishu Phono 300B Tonmeister

The Meishu Phono 300B Tonmeister is a tube integrated amplifier from Audio Note, sharing the Meishu Line 300B Tonmeister's electrical specifications with the addition of genuinely comprehensive multi-source connectivity including a dedicated phono input. The Meishu Phono 300B Tonmeister brings Audio Note's considered engineering to a substantial, feature-rich tube integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

A genuinely comprehensive connectivity set is provided - one line input plus dedicated tuner, AUX, and two CD inputs. Input sensitivity is 240mV, with input impedance at a substantial 100,000 ohms. Output power is a genuinely modest 8W into 8 ohms. At 220 x 460 x 530mm and 29.5kg, the Meishu Phono 300B Tonmeister shares chassis dimensions and mass with the Meishu Line 300B Tonmeister.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally rich, harmonically textured character single-ended triode 300B-tube amplification is broadly celebrated for among tube enthusiasts, with the genuinely comprehensive connectivity accommodating a source-rich vintage-style system.

Pairing

The genuinely comprehensive multi-source connectivity accommodates a source-rich system including vinyl, tuner, and multiple CD sources without a separate switcher.

Alternatives

Audio Note's own Meishu Tonmeister Line offers a related model with balanced connectivity within the same broader Meishu catalogue. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this amplifier, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with Audio Note before finalising any purchase. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision, particularly for a component that will anchor a broader system investment. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Ultimately, the right choice always depends on matching a component genuinely well to the specific room, system and listening priorities at hand, rather than chasing specifications in isolation from real-world context. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information.