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Discontinued Products

John Curl has outdone himself with his latest preamplifier design. Audiophile balanced design and pure class A balanced discrete circuitry means you get the cleanest, clearest signal path from input to output. You simply can't buy a better preamplifier at this price range. Dual Mono Topology, Complementary MOSFET drive stage, 6 high level inputs: Direct coupled, Balanced inputs and outputs with XLR jacks, 100% discrete Class A circuitry, Switched by precision gold contact relays, High current dual mono headphone circuit, Polarity invert from handset, Fully remote controlled, External IR input.

FEATURES

  • Complementary MOSFETs
  • Gold-Plated Audiophile Jacks
  • Noted John Curl Design
  • All Relay Switching
  • 20 Gold-Clad Precision Relays
  • Gold-Clad FR4 Circuit Boards
  • Audiophile-Grade Capacitors
  • 92,000 uF Filter Bank
  • Dual-Mono Topology
  • Pure Class A Discrete Circuit
  • Direct Input Function
  • Silver-Plated Wiring
  • DC Servo Direct Coupled Circuit
  • High Current Design
  • Fully Remote Controlled
  • IEC Removable AC Cord
  • Motorized Alps Volume Control
  • Pure Silver XLR Input Wire
  • Balanced Inputs and Outputs
  • 0-180 deg Polarity Invert Control
  • Vishay Resistors in Critical Areas

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Frequency Response
        5 Hz - 150 kHz, +0/-2 dB, full output
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
        <= 0.003%, 1 kHz
        <= 0.005%, 20 kHz
  • IM Distortion
        <= 0.003%
  • TIM
        Unmeasureable
  • Maximum Output
        > 10 V before clipping
  • Impedances
       Unbalanced inputs 30 k Ω, +/-5 %
       Balanced inputs 30 k Ω per leg, +/-5%
       Line outputs <= 60 Ω
       Recommended line load >= 600 Ω
       Recommended headphone >= 8 Ω
  • Input Sensitivity
        All inputs 150 mV, +/-5%
  • Max Input Level
        10.5 V before clipping
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio
        >110 dB, A weighted, full output
        >90 dB, unweighted, full output
  • Crosstalk
        > 110 dB, < 10 kHz, full output
        > 100 dB, 20 kHz, full output
  • Channel Balance
        <= 0.2 dB
  • Dimensions
        19" W x 3-1/2" H (4-1/8" high with feet) x 15-3/4"
  • Weight
        19 lb.
  • Power Requirements
        110 V - 120 V AC, 12 W
        May be rewired for 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz

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