Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: Line-level preamplifier and separate power supply. Frequency response: 0.05Hz-200kHz, -3dB. S/N ratio (A weighted, ref. 500mV): 88dB. Distortion (THD) ref. 2.5V RMS, less than 0.12%. Maximum output: 8V RMS. Input impedance: selectable, 300, 10k, or 100k ohms (unbalanced), 600, 20k, or 200k ohms (balanced). Output impedance: selectable, 150 ohms or 300 ohms (unbalanced), 300 or 600 ohms (balanced).
Dimensions: 13.75" W by 15" D by 2.65" H (power supply in separate chassis of same size). Weight: 28 lbs.
Price: $5950 (1992); no longer available (2003).

Consummate phono stage (optional). Frequency response: 5Hz-220kHz, -3dB. IHF input sensitivity: 0.5mV (high gain setting). RIAA accuracy: 20Hz-50kHz +/-0.10dB. IHF S/N ratio: 80dB (high gain setting). Maximum output: 10V RMS. Input impedance: adjustable. Output impedance: selectable: 300 ohms or 600 ohms.
Dimensions: same as line stage (above). Weight: 10lbs.
Price: $2800 (1992); no longer available (2003).

Both: Approximate number of dealers: 27.
Manufacturer: Jeff Rowland Design Group, Inc., P.O. Box 7231, Colorado Springs, CO 80933. Tel: (719) 473-1181. Fax: (719) 633-4158. Web: www.jeffrowland.com.