Lyric Audio / Ti200

For the listener who wants the presence and dimensionality of tubes without giving up bass definition or musical drive, the Lyric Audio Ti 200 deserves serious attention. This German-built integrated amplifier uses a parallel single-ended Class A, ultralinear output stage—a distinctive approach that brings the immediacy of single-ended amplification to a substantial, carefully engineered design.

The engineering goes well beyond the glowing tubes. A channel-separated power supply, specially developed output transformers, 6V6 driver tubes, and a precision 47-step volume attenuator form the foundation. Five line-level inputs, 4- and 8-ohm speaker connections, and six-position adjustable feedback provide useful flexibility for system matching. The design supports EL34, KT88, KT120, and KT150 output tubes; rated power depends on the tube complement, reaching approximately 38–40 watts per channel with KT120 or KT150 tubes.

Greg Simmons heard the Ti 200 with his Verity Audio Fidelio Encore speakers and singled out its bass authority and low noise. “Plucked basses came out of the aural image with full rounded body and soundstage dimensionality.” — Greg Simmons, Stereo Times. He also wrote: “The Ti-200 is a very quiet amplifier.” — Greg Simmons, Stereo Times. His listening observations speak to an amplifier with substance and spatial resolution, not simply a pleasing tube glow.

The Ti 200 is a compelling choice for an enthusiast building a serious, well-matched tube system around one integrated amplifier. Its substantial construction, versatile output-stage design, and thoughtful controls make it an especially interesting alternative to a separate preamplifier and power amplifier.