INTRO:
Stereo Tube Preamplifier SA-1 was introduced to high quality reproduction enthusiasts. This is model intended to be an introduction to the world of high quality reproduction of your favourite music. It was designed with simplicity of topology in mind, to minimize preamplifier’s influence on signal going through it. This is a redesigned and mechanically enhanced device packing after a successful sound testing by 6moons.
CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY :
With a belief that simple circuits are the best sounding, only one, class A, single ended amplification stage was chosen, with the shortest signal path possible. As an amplification device, 6N1P double triode was chosen after years of experience and listening tests of custom made preamplifiers. Also, because of listening tests, for grid bias, a 1.2 V nickel-cadmium accumulator was used from cathode to ground. With it, the sound is much more transparent, frequency response is better and amplification is maximized. Signal path capacitors are MUNDORF MCap Zn. Volume potentiometer is renowned ALPS (blue). To obtain the shortest signal path possible and avoid the influence of internal wiring, printed circuit board is soldered directly to the input and output RCA connectors and all the components are on the same, two layers printed circuit board. Signal output is from anode. Anode supply is non-regulated +250V (C-L-C-R-C), and for 6N1P cathode heater supply is shunt regulated 6.3V. Anode supply filtration uses high quality high frequency (105*C) electrolytic capacitors and non-inductive metal oxide resistors.
SOUND QUALITY:
The sound quality of SA-1 preamplifier is characterised with Transparency, Dynamics, "Air" around instruments, Timbre, Resolution and Details. Design considerations:- Class A- Star Grounding- Zero Feedback- Regulated Shunt DC Filament Supply- Toroidal Power Transformer - Battery Bias
SPECIFICATION:
Tube Complement: 1 X 6n1p
Input Impedance: >100k
Output Impedance: >1k
Frequency Response: -3db 3hz To 83khz(Volume Control At 10 O'clock)
Absolute Polarity: Inverting
Gain: 26db S/N: >85db
Channel Separation: 65db
Distortion: 0.07%
Dimensions: 430mm X 100mm X 305mm (W x H x D )
Weight: 7kg