Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: Solid-state line preamplifier. Inputs: 3 unbalanced (RCA), 3 balanced (XLR). Outputs: 2 unbalanced (RCA), 2 balanced (XLR), 2 buffered Tape Out (1 single-ended RCA, 1 balanced XLR). Frequency response: 10Hz–100kHz, –1dB. THD: 0.0015%. IHF signal/noise: 120dB. Crosstalk: not specified. Maximum output: 16V RMS balanced, 8V RMS single-ended. Input and output impedances: single-ended, not specified; balanced, not specified.
Dimensions: 17.5" (450mm) W by 5.9" (150mm) H by 17.2" (440mm) D. Weight: 63.8 lbs (29kg). Power supply: 8.6" (220mm) W by 7.2" (185mm) H by 16.8" (430mm) D. Weight: 33 lbs (15kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: "Test Sample."
Price: $42,000. Approximate number of dealers: 11.
Manufacturer: Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc., 4-15-3 Nishi-Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan. US office: 1925 E. Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Tel: (213) 268-2748. Web: tad-labs.com.