The ATE-2 is an extraordinary
phono stage. It's completely hand-wired, point-to-point, without printed
circuit boards. The chassis is built as a rigid, sonically inert structure
from 1.6mm iron plate, rendered non-magnetic with aluminum and copper
plating. Parts are meticulously chosen for their sonic superiority
and longevity, and the power supply designed for high stability and
low noise.
Truly a component for analog lovers, the ATE-2 features
only three inputs, two of which are for phono! (NOTE: Low-output
cartridges will either require a step-up transformer, like the Air
Tight ATH-2)
And the sound?
The ATE-2 is remarkable in its ability
to recreate the space and air of the recording venue, casting a holographic
soundstage with realistic width and depth and amazingly accurate
reproduction of instrumental and vocal timbre.
Air Tight ATE-2 Preamplifier features:
- Genuine valve configuration
for whole amp stages even at power supply
- Latest sonic-oriented
high-quality attenuator for matchless sonic transparency and silky
smoothness
- EQ circuitry composed of 2-stage NF and SRPP
to ensure wide-band spectrum and minimum distortion
- Elaborate
power supply for high stability and low noise
- Direct-accessible
EQ output bypassing volume pot
- High-mass, vibration-proof
chassis for high rigidity
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