Although this preamp is classified as a hybrid it differs from others in one significant way. It features a real tube preamp designed with practices and technologies consistent with the era of tube audio coupled with an ultra-low noise OPA2134 front end.
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The Vinyl Edition MK3

Refined for 2026 — Celebrating 14 Years of Pure Analog Pleasure

The Vinyl Edition returns in its MK3 form, with major upgrades for an immersive listening experience:

Multi-Tube Flexibility: 12AX7, 12AT7, or 12AU7 tubes.
Premium Connectivity: High-quality panel-mounted gold RCA jacks.
Front-Panel Controls: Gain selector and MM/MC switch.
Durable Aluminum Enclosure: 7″ × 5″ × 3″ vented chassis, 1/16″ aluminum, heavy cover, matte-black finish.

Precision-Tuned Performance

Supports MM/MC operation. Standard loading: 47 kΩ / 200 pF for MM, 470 Ω for MC. Custom values available.
Elna, Panasonic, and Wima capacitors with carbon composition resistors for classic tone.
Ultra-low noise OPA2134 op-amps for clean amplification.
U.S.-made 6.79″ × 4.79″ double-sided PCB for reliability and low distortion.

Gain Settings

MM and MC gain levels (dB) for different tube types and gain switch positions:

12AU7 Tubes

Position	MM Gain	MC Gain
A	36	51
B	39	52
C	43	53
D	47	55
E	55	60

12AT7 Tubes

Position	MM Gain	MC Gain
A	38	53
B	40	54
C	45	55
D	50	57
E	57	61

12AX7 Tubes

Position	MM Gain	MC Gain
A	39	54
B	41	55
C	45	56
D	50	57
E	57	62

Tip: Use lower positions (A–C) for high-output cartridges. Higher positions (D–E) for low-output MC cartridges or extra headroom.

Handcrafted Quality

Each MK3 unit is 100% U.S. constructed and hand-assembled using new and NOS components. Units are individually tuned and built to order.

Ships with a low-noise 12 V AC/DC power supply.

Warranty & Returns

Warranty: 1 year parts & labor
Return Policy: 30-day, no-hassle returns

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