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TK Audio DP1
Dual Channel Preamp DI, Germanium Circuit, Carnhill Output Transformer, Variable Character
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Fake Price...................................
$1,565.00
Real Price...............
$1,449.00
Status: Usually Ships Same or Next Business Day |
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TK Audio DP1 Preamp Description
True versatility meets hand built love meets the under $1500 mark, hear it in the Clipalator now.
The DP-1 is a dual channel preamp based on a unique hybrid design including both vintage and modern circuits. Germanium and silicon transistors, along with integrated circuits, make the sound character expand over several decades. The midrange crunch of the germanium sound of the mid 60's, the low mid punch and thick sound associated with British class-A from the early 70's and the modern tone from the 80's and 90's; all in the same box.
The input-stage is built around a high quality Swedish Lundahl transformer and an IC that operates in class-A. The preamp section is followed by a germanium unity-gain stage for coloration. Finally the DP-1 has two different output stages, an electronically balanced output stage or a discrete transformer-balanced class-A stage, built around a heavy Carnhill output transformer. The vintage class-A mode produces a fat and punchy sound with mid range character and a warm top-end; the germanium mode adds even more harmonics to the sound. The IC-based output stage is less colored and perfect for clean amplification.
With up to 80 dB gain the DP-1 can handle quiet sound sources like ribbon microphones. High impedance inputs are positioned on the front for easy access when connecting guitar, bass or synthesizers. It's also possible to crank up the input gain really loud and run a hot signal through the preamp to make it distort, and then use the output volume control to lower the output gain. DP-1 offers a unique set of flavors at a very sensible price. DP1 now has an updated electronically balanced output stage. Lower distortion and a better low-end.
Key Features:
- Unique hybrid design offering plenty of flavor
- Up to 80 dB gain available
- Vintage class-A mode selectable
- Germanium drive available
- Lundahl input transformers
- Carnhill output transformers
- Hi-Z inputs on the front
- Sensibly priced
Features:
- Hi-Z input, instrument input with more than 1Mohm input impedance.
- Impedance switch, 1200ohm / 300ohm.
- 48v phantom power.
- Stepped gain switch in 5dB steps, input range +5dB to -50dB. -30 to -80dB with +30dB boost.
- +30dB gain boost switch.
- Germanium drive, inserts a germanium unity-gain stage after the input stage.
- Output level control.
- Phase-reverse switch.
- Vintage transformer balanced class-A or an electronic balanced output stage.
- Input impedance: 1.600ohm / 400ohm.
- Max output: +26dB @ 600ohms load.
- All switches are illuminated.
- Internal, regulated power supply with a toroidal transformer. 230v
- Main voltage is selectable between 115v / 230v.
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