Class IX AP2 Vacuum Tube Preamp

AP2 VACUUM TUBE HIGH FIDELITY AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER

Hand fabricated in Canada

Version 1 - Line level amplification only

Version 2 - Line level amplification plus moving magnet RIAA phono amplification

FEATURES

Illuminated tactile selection switches
Solid aluminum machined knobs
Engraved graphics on 1/8" durable textured powder coat finish aluminum front panel
16 gauge aluminum powder coated chassis
Custom sculpted solid red oak side panels
Gold plate RCA style jacks
IEC standard AC power connection
Microcontroller based gold contact relay switching at rear panel for short signal path
Microcontroller based sequential power up to reduce vacuum tube cathode stripping
Solid state regulated high voltage power supply provides low impedance voltage source for excellent transient response
High retention ceramic tube sockets throughout
1oz foil 2 sided FR4 printed circuit material used throughout
All signal path and power wires are soldered, not connectorized
Semi-toroidal printed circuit board mounted power transformers

SPECIFICATIONS

Tube complement line stage - 3X JJ Tubes ECC83

Tube complement phono stage - 3X JJ Tubes ECC83

Frequency response 20Hz to 25KHz +/- 0.5dB

Gain - line amplifier stage 18.5dB

Gain - phono stage 20dB @ 1KHz

Overall dimensions - 15.5"W X 9"D X 3"H

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PRICING - effective January 2016

Version 1 - Line level amplification only - USD $980.00

Version 2 - Line level amplification plus moving magnet RIAA phono amplification - USD $1150.00

Please check availability and lead times prior to placing an order