Engström

Scandinavian Sound

Engström Sound, a boutique Swedish manufacturer, creates tube amplifiers that are as visually stunning as they are sonically exceptional. Each piece, from the integrated Arne to the flagship Eric monoblocks, embodies a commitment to minimalist Nordic design and immersive audio performance. At Emotion Audio, we’re proud to showcase the Arne integrated amplifier in our Kapiti Coast showroom.

Origin and Philosophy

Founded by engineer Lars Engström and industrial designer Timo Engström, Engström Sound merges technical precision with aesthetic elegance. Their amplifiers are handcrafted in Sweden, reflecting a philosophy that values both form and function. By focusing exclusively on tube amplification, Engström delivers a listening experience that is both emotionally engaging and technically superior.

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Engström offers four handcrafted tube designs: the Arne integrated amplifier delivers 30W of balanced, push-pull power from 300B tubes; Monica is a two-chassis preamplifier designed for clarity and control; Lars monoblocks provide 36W of Class A power using 300B triodes; and Eric, the flagship, produces 70W from T-100 tubes, embodying Engström’s signature blend of sonic purity and Scandinavian design.

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Origin and Philosophy

Founded by engineer Lars Engström and industrial designer Timo Engström, Engström Sound merges technical precision with aesthetic elegance. Their amplifiers are handcrafted in Sweden, reflecting a philosophy that values both form and function. By focusing exclusively on tube amplification, Engström delivers a listening experience that is both emotionally engaging and technically superior.

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Product Line up

Engström offers four handcrafted tube designs: the Arne integrated amplifier delivers 30W of balanced, push-pull power from 300B tubes; Monica is a two-chassis preamplifier designed for clarity and control; Lars monoblocks provide 36W of Class A power using 300B triodes; and Eric, the flagship, produces 70W from T-100 tubes, embodying Engström’s signature blend of sonic purity and Scandinavian design.

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Arne Integrated Amplifier

A fully balanced 300B integrated amplifier delivering 30W per channel in Class A. Arne blends direct-coupled push-pull topology with stunning Scandinavian design. Its precise volume control and resonance-optimised chassis make it as refined in sound as it is in form.

Arne is a fully balanced integrated amplifier built around a pair of directly-heated 300B triodes per channel in push-pull configuration. It delivers 30W of Class A power, designed to drive demanding loudspeakers with nuance and authority. Arne’s internal topology is symmetrical and direct-coupled, with a 48-step resistor-ladder volume control for ultra-precise gain adjustment. Formed in aluminium and glass, its minimalist chassis sits on ceramic-ball footers for optimal resonance control. Arne reflects Engström’s belief that audio should move you — both sonically and visually.

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Monica Pre-Amp M-Phono

Monica is a two-chassis, fully balanced line preamplifier with zero feedback. Its triode-based design preserves signal purity, while balanced and unbalanced inputs offer system flexibility. Clean, open, and tonally honest — Monica is built for control without compromise.

Monica is a fully balanced, zero-feedback line preamplifier designed for maximum signal integrity. Using a two-totem-pole circuit with four triodes per channel, it maintains high input impedance and low output impedance — ideal for driving any power amplifier with confidence. Monica’s two-chassis layout separates power from audio circuitry, reducing interference. Its inputs and outputs include both XLR and RCA connectors, supporting flexible system integration. From transparency to tonal balance, Monica is crafted to be the perfect interface between source and amplifier.

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Lars Power Amplifier

Lars is a 36W Class A monoblock using 300B-XLS tubes in a balanced, transformer-coupled circuit. With wide frequency response and selectable gain, it delivers clarity and authority — all within Engström’s signature glass-wrapped silhouette.

Lars is a Class A monoblock amplifier producing 36W of balanced power through 300B-XLS triodes. Its dual-mono layout and transformer coupling from input to output ensure exceptional channel separation and signal purity. With a frequency range of 10Hz to 40kHz (–3dB) and selectable gain settings, Lars accommodates a wide variety of loudspeakers and system contexts. Its striking glass architecture isn’t just aesthetic — it enhances thermal performance and encapsulates Engström’s signature Scandinavian precision.

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Eric Encore Power Amplifier

Eric is the flagship 70W monoblock from Engström, powered by T-100 tubes in Class A push-pull. Transformer-coupled and dual-supply driven, it commands any loudspeaker with ease. Sculptural, powerful, and unmistakably Nordic.

Eric is the flagship of the Engström range — a 70W monoblock amplifier driven by powerful T-100 tubes in push-pull Class A operation. Internally, the design is fully balanced and transformer-coupled throughout, with separate power supplies for input and output stages. Each 65kg chassis is engineered for resonance control and maximum stability. Eric offers immense headroom, effortless control, and emotionally rich presentation — a true reference for those who seek uncompromising performance and sculptural design in one.

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Engström’s Arne is available for audition at Emotion Audio on the Kāpiti Coast. Explore how Scandinavian valve design transforms your system — and enquire about any model in the Engström range. Immediate pricing available on request.

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Nordic Simplicity, Inside and Out

Engström’s approach begins with a distinct Scandinavian sense of form: clean lines, balanced symmetry, and an aesthetic that never shouts for attention — it invites it. Every amplifier, from the Arne to the Eric, embodies this visual calm, using materials like raw aluminium, polished glass, and wood to convey quiet confidence. But the minimalism runs deeper. Internally, the circuits are engineered with a strict focus on purity and signal flow. There are no superfluous components, filters, or corrections — only what is needed to let music pass through unaltered. This reductionist approach requires greater precision in layout, part selection, and power supply management, but the reward is sound that feels uncluttered, immediate, and profoundly human.

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Balanced, Transformer-Coupled Circuits

Every amplifier and preamp is fully balanced and transformer-coupled from input to output. This design ensures low noise, exceptional signal integrity, and stable impedance matching — allowing the music to pass through with grace, weight, and coherence.

No Feedback. No Compromise.

Engström circuits are completely free of negative feedback. Instead of masking imperfections, the designs are inherently linear and voiced by ear. This approach preserves microdynamics, space, and tone — offering a more natural and immediate presentation.

Tube Topology with Character

Each model is built around hand-selected vacuum tubes — from 300Bs in Arne and Lars to the powerful T-100s in Eric. Rather than chasing tube warmth, Engström focuses on tonal balance, timing, and purity — revealing the full emotional depth of recordings.

Craftsmanship You Can Feel

Materials like thick aluminium, steel, solid wood, and glass aren’t just aesthetic. They control vibration, optimise cooling, and ensure the amplifier looks as refined as it sounds. Every unit is hand-assembled in Sweden by people who care about what you’ll hear — and what you’ll keep for life.

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