Tube Preamp Reviews

Description: Tube line-level buffer stage. Inputs: one pair on RCA jacks. Outputs: one pair on RCA jacks. Tube complement: two 6DJ8s. Input impedance: 470k ohms. Output impedance: ±200 ohms. Frequency response: 10Hz-100kHz ±0.2dB. S/N ratio: >112dB (A-weighted). THD: <0.005%, 10Hz-100kHz.
Dimensions: 4 3/8" (110mm) W by 4 3/8" (110mm) H by 8 5/8" (220mm) D.
Serial number of unit reviewed: XY00194.
Price: $199.95 (1997); no longer available (2003). Approximate number of dealers: mail-order only (1997); 55 (2003).
Manufacturer: Musical Fidelity, 15-16 Olympic Trading Estate, Wembley, Middlesex, England HA9 0TF, UK. Tel: (44) 181-900-2866. Fax: (44) 181-900-2983. Web: www.musical-fidelity.co.uk.
US distributor (1997): Audio Advisor, Inc., Kentwood, MI 49512 (1997). Web: www.audioadvisor.com.
US distributor (2003): Kevro International, Inc., 902 McKay Road, Suite 4, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3X8, Canada. Tel: (905) 428-2800. Fax: (905) 428-0004. Web: www.kevro.com.