Tube Preamp Reviews

Description: Tubed, line-level, stereo preamplifier. Tube complement: four 12AU7A. Inputs: 7 on RCA jacks. Outputs: 2 unbalanced on RCAs, one unbalanced on XLRs. Maximum output level: 15V. Output impedance: 300 ohms. Voltage gain: 15–26dB (see text). Harmonic distortion: 0.2% at 1V. Bandwidth: 4Hz–45kHz. Absolute Polarity: Non-inverting.
Dimensions: 16.3" (420mm) W by 4.5" (130mm) H by 13" (320mm) D. Weight: 44 lbs (20kg).
Finishes: black; add $400 for silver.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 110207US.
Price: $4200. Approximate number of dealers: 8.
Manufacturer: Audio Valve, Auf dem Streken 7, D-32689 Kalletal, Germany. Tel: (49) 5264-7799. Fax: (49) 5264-654477. Web: www.audiovalve.de. US distributor: Lombardi Sales, 390 Cheerful Court, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Tel./Fax: (805) 522-0989. Web: www.rayofsound.com.