Electric Audio TAE 150 DV

Electric Audio TAE 150 DV – integrated amplifier with passive volume control and linear power supply

Electric Audio TAE 150 DV — Double Vision specification

The Electric Audio TAE 150 DV is a fully integrated amplifier built around one guiding principle: keep the signal path as pure as possible. Volume control is handled entirely passively — relay-switched SMD resistor banks with vanishingly low tolerances, so the signal never touches an active component on its way through. As a result, channel balance and resolution remain consistent at every listening level. The DV specification adds a 1,000 VA toroidal transformer and a 160,000 µF capacitor bank, enabling peak currents of up to 90 amps.

Power supply and output stage

Eight MOSFET transistors per channel deliver 132 W into 8 ohms, 218 W into 4 ohms and 366 W into 2 ohms. Because the power supply is fully linear, the noise floor stays well below what switching designs can achieve. Stable operation down to 2 ohms means the amplifier handles difficult speaker loads without flinching — rise times are fast enough to resolve the finest musical detail without strain.

Inputs, outputs and bi-amping

Connectivity covers one or two balanced XLR inputs and three to five RCA inputs depending on configuration. Speaker binding posts are WBT Nextgen — two pairs per channel, suited to bi-wire runs. Paired with the Electric Audio PAE 150 DV, bi-amping becomes straightforward: volume control stays with the TAE 150 DV while the PAE handles a second identical output stage. A regulated preamp output is also available for subwoofers or additional power amplifiers.

Build and quality control

Every unit leaves the factory in Germany only after individual measurement, a 24-hour run-in and a second round of testing. At 435×195×390 mm and 23.5 kg, it sits comfortably within standard rack dimensions. Three years of warranty cover comes as standard.

Specifications

• Type: integrated amplifier
• Output power: 132 W / 8 ohm, 218 W / 4 ohm, 366 W / 2 ohm
• Peak current: up to 90 A (DV)
• Transistors: 8 MOSFET per channel
• Transformer: 1,000 VA toroidal (DV)
• Capacitor bank: 160,000 µF (DV)
• Volume control: fully passive, relay-switched SMD resistors
• Inputs: 1-2× XLR balanced, 3-5× RCA
• Outputs: 2 pairs speaker per channel, preamp output, link output
• Speaker terminals: WBT Nextgen locking (DV)
• Minimum impedance: 2 ohm stable
• Dimensions: 435×195×390 mm
• Weight: 23.5 kg
• Origin: Germany

Frequently asked questions about the Electric Audio TAE 150 DV

What makes the passive volume control special?

Relay-switched SMD resistor banks replace the conventional potentiometer entirely. With no active components in the signal path, dynamic range and channel balance are preserved at every volume setting — including the lowest.

Can it be used for bi-amping?

Yes — paired with the Electric Audio PAE 150 DV, bi-amping is straightforward. Both units share identical output stages, so phase behaviour and timing remain consistent across the frequency range.

What does the DV designation add over the standard TAE 150?

The DV version upgrades the transformer to 1,000 VA, doubles the capacitor bank to 160,000 µF, adds a premium power cable with gold-plated contacts and fits locking WBT Nextgen speaker terminals — versus 750 VA and 80,000 µF in the standard model.