Tube Preamp Reviews

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Class-A vacuum tube preamplifier with zero global feedback and balanced attenuator. Tube complement: four 6922, two 6H30PI. Inputs: four XLR (balanced), five RCA (single-ended; one pair can be set to fixed output). Outputs: two XLR (balanced); one RCA (single-ended). Gain (XLR output): 11dB. Input impedance: 30k ohms. Output impedance: <150 ohms. Frequency response: 10Hz–80kHz, ±0.1dB. THD (XLR output): <0.005% at 1kHz, 2V RMS, XLR; <0.3% at 1kHz, 49V RMS. Channel separation: >110dB. S/N ratio (20Hz–80kHz): >115dB. Power: 115V, 50–60Hz. Volume control: 1dB increments with a maximum attenuation of 63dB. Maximum input voltage: 26V RMS at full rated output. Maximum output voltage: 50V RMS balanced (XLR) (THD <0.5%), 30V RMS balanced (XLR) (THD <0.05%), 4V RMS balanced (XLR) (THD <0.005%), 25V RMS unbalanced (RCA) (THD <0.5%), 12V RMS unbalanced (RCA) (THD <0.05%), 3V RMS unbalanced (RCA) (THD <0.005%). Power consumption: 0.82W standby.
Dimensions: 17.72" (450mm) W × 18.31" (465mm) D × 7.48" (190mm) H. Weight: 63.93lb (29kg).
Finish: Silver or black.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 07 628. Manufactured in Slovakia (footnote 1).
Price: $12,500. Approximate number of US dealers: 6. Warranty: 5 years.
Manufacturer: Canor, spol. s r.o. Druzstevná 39, 080 06 Prešov, Slovakia. Tel: +421 51 7710396. Email: sales@canor-audio.com. Web: canor-audio.com. US distributor: Verdant Audio, 12 Howell Dr., Far Hills, NJ 07931. Tel: (475) 350-9876. Email: info@verdantaudio.com. Web: verdantaudio.com.

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Footnote 1: Canor emphasizes that Slovakia is a member of the European Union.