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Musician Monoceros
~$1169
Estimated price · may vary by retailer
A high-end Class A balanced preamplifier. It features a massive toroidal transformer and a discrete R2R resistor ladder for volume control, ensuring perfect channel balance and no loss of dynamics at low volumes.
Specifications
TopologyClass A Discrete
VolumeR-2R Resistor Ladder (60 steps)
Inputs2 × XLR, 1 × RCA
OutputsXLR, RCA
Weight7 kg
Things to Know
- ⚠Volume relays make a clicking sound when adjusting level (normal for R2R but can be surprising).
- ⚠Runs warm due to Class A operation.
- ⚠Display is retro LED style which some find outdated compared to OLED.
Reviews
“The Monoceros preamplifier is refined, expressive, powerful, and engaging... The bass response is impressive, as the lower registers are robust, tuneful, and wonderfully textured.”
— Positive Feedback
“This is the most charismatic preamplifier that I've tried... In my case, it was transparent and faithful to the source, fully preserving its dynamic range, while never adding noise or distortion.”
— SoundNews
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