TMA (The Minimalist Amplifier) – For those who want the best for a long time!
Progress has many faces. On the one hand, there’s the triumph of technology, with products that are increasingly complex and infinitely renewable. On the other hand, more reasoned consumption, mindful of natural resources and based on long-lasting products.
The TMA integrated amplifier is the first electronic product to be part of the Blue Program. In line with Neodioi’s personal values, it now offers products that are still high-performance, but more affordable and even more sustainable.
In developing the TMA, every effort has been made to ensure that the product is as durable as possible. It is guaranteed for 10 years to the first owner, and has been designed to be easily repairable and upgradable in the future. The TMA is a product designed to stand the test of time.
To achieve this, Neodio has simplified everything that could be simplified, and gone back to the essence of what an amplifier should be: a faithful music machine, capable of satisfying its owner for many years to come. It has no remote control or display. Just a switch, 1 source selector and a volume control. This minimalist approach allows us to focus on design quality, build quality and sound performance.
Design quality is based on 20 years’ cumulative experience in the development of amplifiers, digital sources, cables and accessories. It took 3 years to develop this product, from the initial idea to the production of the first series. Behind the apparent simplicity of the TMA lie many essential details in the electronics, mechanics and wiring.
The quality of our manufacturing relies on the French and European subcontractors, chosen for the care they take in their work. Mechanical parts, the electronic board, assembly and packaging are all made in France. The transformer is made in Spain.
Implementation
The TMA doesn’t overdo it; it gets it right. The power supply uses a low-noise, low-loss 300VA toroidal transformer followed by several rectifier bridges and capacitive filtering totaling 44,000uF, a very comfortable value for a 2X80W amplifier. It uses only Vishay 105°C capacitors.
The chassis is welded for rigidity, and features a non-conductive 6mm PMMA rear panel. This provides mechanical decoupling and reduces electrical coupling between the various connectors (mains – HP – inputs). The chassis rests on 3 machined Delrin feet, another important detail. The 2 rotary knobs are machined from solid aluminum. On the scales, the TMA weighs a respectable but not outrageous 14kg.
The PCB layout is deliberately “airy” to make it easier to read and repair in the future. An experienced technician, even without the electronic schematic, should be able to repair this amplifier in 30 years’ time.
