Tube Line Preamplifier

The AKSA TLP is a unity gain, vacuum tube line pre-amplifier module to couple input sources to the AKSA power amps.

Its purpose is strictly to add that indefinable tube romance to a spectacular, solid state amplifier. It is a very real alternative to a large, expensive and costly to maintain tube amplifier. Like the AKSA power amps, the TLP is designed with premium sonics in mind. It offers an easily configured volume control, tube magic, and permits use of very long interconnects whilst preserving full compatibility with the AKSA power amps. The TLP adds that mystical "warmth" associated with tube audio equipment, and turns wonderful sound into sublime music.

A Nirvana upgrade using carefully selected premium components and a change of circuit dimensions is offered for those audiophiles who wish to take this innovative design to the max.

SPECIFICATIONS:

The TLP is interposed between the line source and amplifier. Its sole purpose is to enhance the sonics of the system, as it offers no gain.

The TLP adds that indefinable 'tube sound' to SS muscle and slam. It softens the AKSA without costing detail or slam, and adds a marvellous quality of humanity to recorded music, particularly vocals. Music has emotional impact; it tickles our soul, and this is what the TLP brings out in Spades.

It must be emphasized that THD is not a particularly relevant specification with tubes; these figures are normally much higher than solid state circuits, and reflect the fact that the tube operates in single ended mode without negative feedback. Of far greater significance is the high order distortion composition, which is negligible with tubes and primarily responsible for their very musical presentation.

The TLP is a premium high end design, and with matching sonics. It compares more than favourably with the true high end US tube preamplifiers, and offers an incomparable sonic overlay on all musical material regardless of source.

BUILDING THE TLP:

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The kitset comprises:

A high grade PCB, the tube (valve), all components, its own power supply, including a high quality, grain orientated E.I. transformer, four gold RCA sockets for inputs and output., extensive and detaied instructions, and full support and backup.

WHAT YOU HAVE TO SUPPLY:

There are a number of essential components that you need to supply.
Because the AKSA kitset has been concieved as "high end audio for everyone" the choices you make for these are dependent on your preferences and budget. We can offer some as options when you purchase. (See OPTIONS below)

YOU WILL NEED:

A case to mount the components in, a volume control, and internal wiring of your choice

Tools and facilities:

A Workbench of some sort, A fine Soldering Iron, Long Nosed Pliers, fine Side Cutters, Multimeter, Reading Lamp, Philips Screwdriver, Moist Sponge, Sharp Razor, Jeweller's screwdriver, Superglue sachet, School compass.

SOURCES for other components can be found at CONTACT/SUPPLIERS

OPTIONS:

Volume pot

We can supply a high quality ALPS 20K audio taper dual gang potentiometer as an option.

PRICES:

The prices for all our products can be found at: BUYING/PRICELIST

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