ELITE 4+  VACUUM TUBE PREAMPLIFIER,  METICULOUSLY HAND WIRED,  NO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS,  with FOUR INPUTS,  FEATURING MM RIAA MAGNETIC PHONO STAGE,  TAPE OUTPUTS AND A NICE OAK HARDWOOD FRONT PANEL.

Price:  $1049.00

A PERFECT MATE FOR ANY OF OUR ELITE + POWER AMPLIFIERS. Call us directly or email us - Ask as many questions as you like - A simple phone call puts you directly in touch with the actual builder of the preamp!

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Design & Quality:
These preamplifiers have been thoughtfully engineered and carefully hand assembled with strict quality checks done throughout the process. This preamplifier is a Class A design. An engineering test report is filled out for every unit during the burn-in period to ensure proper performance. We WOULD NOT sell anyone a preamplifier that didn't perform to our high standards during listening tests. Our name is on these and we want them to be right for decades. You can see more Elite Series photos here: http://www.idealinnovations.biz/gallery15.htm.

Features:
Vacuum Tubes - Four of 12AX7WA's with DC filaments.
Controls - AC Power Switch, two Volume Controls, An LCC Control, a 5 position Selector Switch with a Mute position, and Phono, CD, Tuner, Tape positions.  Please see: http://www.idealinnovations.biz/lvcontrols.htm for more info about our unique Loudness Contour Control.
Connectors – Power: IEC320 Inlet, Inputs and outputs: isolated nickel plated RCA.  A 6 foot detachable IEC power cord is included.
Circuit Protection – There are 3 internal circuit protection devices to ensure safe operation.
Documentation – This preamplifier comes with a comprehensive owner’s manual.

Specifications:
Audio Level Output – Greater than 5 Volts RMS per channel.
Frequency Response - 25 Hz to 22 KHz plus or minus 0.6dB.
Input Sensitivity - Mag Stage: 2.0-3.0 mV, Line stages: 100-500 mV, RMS signal will provide full output.
Input Impedance – Mag Stage: 47K Ohms, Line Stages: 100k Ohms.
Output Impedance – Cathode Follower: 15k Ohms.
AC Power Requirements -120 Volts 60HZ.
Power Consumption – 25 Watts.
Dimensions – 12.0”(305mm)Wide x 8.75”(223mm)Deep x 7.5”(190mm)High and weighs 14 LBS(6.5KG).

Components:
Transformer –  The power transformer which meets Ideal Innovation's specifications is 100% shielded to ensure quiet operation, and has been Hi-Pot tested at 1500 volts. The power transformer and all AC components are UL & CSA approved.
Chassis –  All custom made sheet metal finished in black textured powder coat for maximum durability and good appearance.
Other –  Resistors are all flameproof and rated at 1 watt or more regardless of actual load and capacitors are all high quality for long life. Level control potentiometers are full size – not those little cheapies that wear out after a while and the selector is a rugged full size switch made by OAK in the USA. All tube sockets are ceramic with good quality pin sockets.

Shipping:
Shipping costs are estimated at $45.00US to most American and Canadian destinations.  Send us your ZIP or Postal code for the actual shipping cost to your location. We normally ship once per week and prefer to use Canada Post / USPS and always include insurance for your protection.

Taxes:
All Canadian customers will have to pay 5% GST and in Ontario 8% PST (taxes).

Warranty & Returns:
Warranty -  The Elite 4+ Preamplifiers come with a one year warranty on everything including tubes – we burn them in and test them very well.  This warranty is subject to the terms and conditions of our Warranty policy as posted on our website.  Extended warranties are available for a very reasonable price.
Returns –  A full description of our return policy is posted on our website.

Contact Us:
Phone – 519-485-6137
Email  – email us here

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