Description
- In Black - Includes Optional Phonostage and DAC - Does NOT Include Optional Aluminum Remote
- SST proudly presents the all-new Thoebe II preamplifier. Fitted with the refinements and features one expects of a modern-day preamp, the Thoebe II will deliver all of your music with style and beauty at an attractive price.
- Impressive standard features include a highly transparent volume control, bass and treble tone controls, high/low gain settings and a world-class headphone amplifier. Additionally, the Thoebe II can be configured with available add-on options like a reference-level DAC and/or phonostage. The Thoebe II is about ultimate control and flexibility-the perfect preamplifier for any music source.
- Deriving its lineage from its award-winning mother, the Ambrosia 2000 Second Edition preamplifier, but boasting more than a few unique features in it's own right, the Thoebe II is destined to be a classic in its own time. Invite the Thoebe II into your listening room and find out quickly what kind of "guest" has arrived-one that won't be leaving anytime soon!
- Optional DAC and/or phonostage: DAC ESS Sabre (9018) 32-bit DAC chip Asynchronous, galvanically isolated USB input supports up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM and DSD64 + DSD128 Phonostage Moving magnet discrete Class A design and newly developed RIAA optimized topology Powerful and transparent built-in Class A headphone amplifier, standard Digitally-controlled, channel independent, highly-advanced tone control Remarkably transparent and innovative resistive-ladder type volume control unique to the Thoebe II High/low gain setting Phase and balance controls Large, easy-to-read (and dimmable) LED display Internal USB connection for any future software updates Heavy gauge steel case and thick anodized aluminum faceplate
Inputs Phono: 42dB Line (balanced and unbalanced): 19dB high gain, 16dB low gain Tone Controls ± 5dB nominal Turnover points: Bass 300Hz; Treble 3kHz nominal Maximum Output 10V RMS unbalanced 20V RMS balanced Input Impedance 62kΩ unbalanced 100kΩ balanced Output Impedance 50Ω, all outputs Headphone Output 1Ω, 388mW (300Ω) Noise (Awt) MM: 70µV (22µV with 400-20kHz filter) Line: 10µV unbalanced, 18µV balanced THD (Awt, 20Hz-20kHz) .006% max inputs to main outputs @ 1V RMS rated output Frequency Response Phono: ± 1.2dB max deviation (5mV in, RIAA Equalized, 20Hz-20kHz) Line: 20Hz-20kHz, ± 0.25dB max deviation Dimensions 14⅝" L x 17½" W x 4⅛" H Weight: Without phonostage: 25 lbs. With phonostage: 28 lbs.
