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The SIT-5 is the latest amplifier from First Watt, representing the pinnacle of minimalist, high-performance Class A solid-state amplification. As the fifth First Watt model to use a Static Induction Transistor (SIT), the SIT-5 continues a legacy of designs that emulate the rich, harmonically engaging sound of Triode vacuum tubes—without the limitations of transformers or tubes themselves.
Using rare Tokin SIT devices—originally developed in Japan and prized for their unique sonic characteristics—the SIT-5 delivers 10 watts per channel with remarkable purity. These devices closely mimic the behavior of Triode tubes, producing a warm, natural tone with dominant second harmonic distortion, known for its musical and inviting character.
This amplifier is single-ended, Class A, with no feedback, and offers a completely unique listening experience for those seeking ultra-high fidelity in low-power setups. Ideal for high-efficiency loudspeakers, the SIT-5 is the result of decades of research and refinement, now using industrial-grade Tokin SITs with impressive current, voltage, and power ratings.
Whether you’re a Triode enthusiast, a First Watt collector, or simply looking for a deeply emotional connection to your music—the SIT-5 offers a rare and rewarding sonic signature unlike anything else in the world of solid-state amplification.
| Weight | 14.5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 380 × 430 × 140 mm |
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Output Power: 10 watts per channel (Class A, single-ended)
Topology:
Single-stage gain architecture
Complementary push-pull voltage gain stage
SIT in Common-Drain (follower) mode
No negative feedback
Transistor Type: Tokin THF-51S Static Induction Transistor (SIT)
Rated at 600V / 30A / 400W
Frequency response up to 50 MHz
Biasing:
P-channel MOSFET biased at -60V
Rated at 500V / 40A / 890W
SIT contributes approx. 80% of output, MOSFET ~20%
Harmonic Signature:
Dominant negative-phase 2nd harmonic distortion
Triode-like sonic behavior with minimal higher-order harmonics
Frequency Response:
Bandwidth: -3 dB @ 200 kHz
Output impedance: ~0.2 ohms
Optimized for 4–8 ohm speakers
Input: Single-ended RCA
Output: Speaker binding posts
Design Philosophy:
Emulates Triode tube performance
No output transformer
Pure Class A, ideal for critical listening
Chassis: Two-channel configuration in a single enclosure
Availability: Limited production due to rare SIT components


