Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: Solid-state preamplifier. Inputs: four unbalanced line-level (switchable between RCA and 50 ohm Zeel BNC), one unbalanced phono (RCA), one balanced (XLR). Outputs: one unbalanced (RCA), one balanced (XLR), one buffered Tape Out (RCA), three 50 ohm darT (BNC). Frequency responses (depend on measurement method): 1Hz–1MHz , +0/–6dB; 10Hz–100kHz, +0/–0.5dB; 20Hz–50kHz, ±0.5dB (XLR inputs & outputs). THD: <1%, 7Hz–77kHz. Signal/Noise Ratio: 100dB (A) line level; >70dB phono. Risetime: <0.8µs. Slew rate: >88V/µs peak–peak. Crosstalk: below –90dB, 20Hz–20kHz. Maximum output: not specified. Input impedance: single-ended, not specified; balanced, not specified; darT, 50 ohms. Output impedance: single-ended, not specified; 50 ohms darT output; balanced, not specified.
Dimensions: 17.2" (440mm) W by 6.6" (170mm) H by 16.2" (415mm) D. Weight: 57 lbs (26kg), including 6.5 lb (3kg) power supply.
Serial Number Of Unit Reviewed: TZ-UB18NS-006A.
Price: $23,250. Approximate number of dealers: 8.
Manufacturer: darTZeel Audio SA High End Audio Manufacture, 2 Ch. Louis-Hubert, CH-1213 Petit-Lancy, Geneva, Switzerland. Tel: (41) 22-348-1721. Web: www.darTZeel.com. US distributor: Blue Light Audio, 2725 SW Sherwood Drive, Portland, OR 97201. Tel: (503) 221-0465. Fax: (503) 221-0463. Web: www.bluelightaudio.com.