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Transcendent Sound Phono Preamp

Transcendent Sound Phono Preamp
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5 of 5
MSRP: $ 599.00

Description:Tubed phono preamp.
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 75 dBA.
  • Gain: 52 dB. Modified to 58 dB.
  • Max Signal Out: 20 volts RMS.
  • Output Impedance: 1000 ohms.
  • Input Impedance: 47 k Ohms.
  • Tube Compliment: 4-6C45Pi, 2-12AX7A
  • Power: 115V, 230V, 50-60 Hz, 25 watts
  • Dimensions Overall: 15'W by 11'D by 4 1/4'H.
  • The preamp can be driven by all but very low output moving coil cartridges. Step-up transformers can be added for these types of cartridges. Contact Transcendant Sound for details as moving coil cartridges require special consideration when mated to a transformer.

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    Reviewed by:

    Bob K.

    (Audio Enthusiast)

    Review Date
    December 1, 2004

    Overall Rating
     5 of 5

    Value Rating
     5 of 5

    Used product for
    Less than 1 month

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    Price Paid:  $599.00 from Transcendent Sound

    Summary:
    This was a very well designed electronic kit, easy to assemble with quality parts and worked perfectly the first time. The sound is excellent. Highly recommended.

    Strengths:
    Parts quality was very good, instruction manual clearly written with excellent color pictures which help in assembly. Build time triple checked all connections). Sound quality, using the Transcendent in front of a Dynaco SCA-35 and Infinity Primus 360 speakers (95 db efficiency) is excellent. A big improvement over the SCA-35 phono stage. Much better and tighter base, cleaner treble, and a big, open, expansive sound stage. Electronically, the circuitry is fairly unique and rather elegant. An very good power supply design results in no audible background noise, even with the volume at highest setting, and with fairly sensitive speakers.

    Weaknesses:
    Cosmetics are simple and attractive, but not fancy. Some sharp edges on cover (file before handling).

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