Press release | The all-new vacuum tube preamp kit that incorporates a solid-state phono equaliser stage, accepting both MM and MC inputs.
This kit is the upgraded successor to the popular TU-8500 and is perfectly coupled with the TU-8400, matching its matt black finish.
A CR equaliser with an op-amp is adopted. This filter uses a complex network of capacitors and resistors - CR, to attenuate different frequencies, resulting in a more accurate RIAA compensation. The op-amps used are the 2068DD installed via IC sockets, making op-amp swapping easy.
12AU7 valves are used for the line amp stage, allowing you to enjoy the sound difference by rolling 12AU7 valves from various manufacturers.
The pre-amp can receive three line inputs via RCA sockets pairs, one line input via a 3.5mm stereo jack, and one phono input via an RCA socket pair. Additionally, there is a record out via RCA sockets, useful for recording or when using an external amplifier.
The kit provides a high-quality polypropylene capacitor for the all-important decoupling capacitor; however, if you wish to upgrade to a large audio-grade part, there is plenty of room to do so.
Elekit provides very easy to follow along instructions with the kit, we will also be producing a video series showing the assembly process. Watch out for that in the coming weeks.
For further info: to HiFi Collective website
