MONICA Mk3 Pre-Amplifier
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Named after one of Sweden’s favorite singers, MONICA is a fully balanced and perfectly matching pre-amplifier for LARS, ERIC and even ARNE for an extra boost or desired bi-amping. Inside its simple design are best-in-class components and a lifetime of engineering experience.
MONICA features a fully balanced line stage and no negative feedback is used in the creation of its pure, distinct sound.
With six inputs for each channel (three balanced XLR and three unbalanced RCA connectors) and four outputs for each channel (two balanced XLR and two un-balanced RCA) MONICA works in harmony with your sound system.
The core of the circuit is a unique two-totem-pole design in a balanced configuration, with four triode elements in each channel. Using a clever layout to separate the pure signal processing from the dirty components.
MONICA PRE-AMP TECH SPECS
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INPUTS:
3 balanced XLR,
3 unbalanced RCA
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
40kΩ; All inputs
transformer-coupled
MAXIMUM PEAK INPUT LEVEL:
12V
OUTPUTS:
2 balanced XLR,
2 unbalanced RCA
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:
XLR, 75Ω @1kHz
400Ω @20Hz;
RCA, impedance 43Ω @1kHz,
80Ω @20Hz
OUTPUT VOLTAGE:
2V
MAXIMUM PEAK OUTPUT LEVEL:
10V
TUBES IN POWER SUPPLY:
1 x 6080WC,
1 x ECC83
TUBES IN SIGNAL PATH:
4 x 5687WA
or
4 x E182CC
CHANNEL SEPARATION:
90dB at 10kHz
AMPLIFICATION:
6dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
+0/-3dB, 10Hz to 40kHz
MAINS POWER:
115V / 230V
50Hz – 60Hz, 85VA
THD+N:
0.03% at 10V RMS output
NOISE:
-120dBv
DIMENSIONS (WxDxH):
2 units both equal
480 x 300 X 150mm
WEIGHT:
2 x 15kg
VOLUME CONTROL:
-64dB to -33dB in 2dB steps
-32dB to 0dB in 1dB steps
Reverse phase toggle switch
on the back, one per channel
Ground toggle switch on the
back, one per RCA-input
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Damn did it sound fantastic… it let free the emotions of the music.
K H A I R U L F . M O H A M M A D
