Tube Preamp Reviews

Description: Two-chassis, fully balanced, tubed, remote-controlled preamplifier with switchable absolute polarity. Tube complement: eight 6H30 in control module, two 5AR4, four 6C19, two 6H30, two 6C45 in power module. Inputs: 5 XLR. Outputs: 2 XLR (main), 1 XLR (tape). Volume-control resolution: 140 steps, 0.5dB each. Frequency range: 2Hz –200kHz. Maximum gain: 17dB. Maximum output: 50V. Distortion at 2V output: 0.005%. Noise: –100dB unweighted. Input impedance: 100k ohms minimum. Output impedance: 200 ohms. Power consumption: control module, 220VA; power module, 250VA.
Dimensions: Each module: 19" (485mm) W by 5.75" (145mm) H by 15.5" (400mm) D. Weights: control module, 40 lbs (18.2kg); power module, 36 lbs (16.4kg).
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: 080.
Price: $18,500. Approximate number of dealers: 55.
Manufacturer: Balanced Audio Technology, 1300 First State Blvd., Suite A, Wilmington, DE 19804. Tel: (302) 999-8855. Fax: (302) 999-8818. Web: www.balanced.com.