Model : Au Pre mini
AP Mini Tube Hybrid Phono Preamplifier, Debut 2016
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Based on 12AX7 variants, such as 5751, 12AT7, ECC83, 12AZ7, which makes it best for tube-rolling.
5X of Gain (We prefer to have fewer gain than higher distortion), 2V Output at Nominal, 0.1% THD-X
Perfect for low-powered, triode tube amplifiers and high-efficiency speaker system that does not need a lot of gain and drive, In return of the most organic/analog/quality music play back - less gain/less parts/less tubes; LESS phase shift and signal changes too!
Tube regulated, by the powerful ECC99 (12BH7 can be used in place too)
Tube rectified, by a small peanut type 6Z4 rectifier tube, which is a 7 pin miniature tube that is affordable and reliable
The power supply uses AC coupling (and is quiet enough to score a better than 90 db S/N Ratio.)
The Au Pre Mini is something smaller and neat to the current Au Pre, and Au Pre Grande. It features a hybrid design so it could drive all kinds of power amps from solid state to tubes, and with different input impedance. Thanks to the hybrid output stage of the pre-amplifier, now it will automatch the impedance of the mating amplifier. We have had very successful outcomes, driving big power solid state power amps.
The reason we would like to use the highly capable 12AX7 for the pre-amp stage, is because its really hard to find a more talented and quiet pre-amp tube, and its availability of NEW and NOS tubes has tons!. A high end RIAA/70X phono stage is included like the one on the AU PREs, it is purposely on to the left side of the PCB - well-spaced away (and furthest away from the power transformer/choke/power supplies) from the main pre-amp line stage. Its a modern sounding pre-amp circuitry is totally different to our sister's company's Finale Prelude (4X Gain) which have a more classic tune characteristic, the power supply is also redesigned.
The Au Pre Mini will come standard with all upgraded parts, including the Mundorf EVO Silver Gold Oil coupling caps, CMC USA Gold RCAs, 1877 Phono Stage Ground Post, Furutech Gold IEC, Alps Japan Blue Vol Pot, Lorlin UK Selector, Hammond Canada Universal Power Transformer and Choke transformer, Power Transformer Shield...etc.
MSRP : $3,500 USD
