ART TPS II 2-Channel Variable Impedance Tube Preamp

ART TPS II 2-Channel Variable Impedance Tube Preamp
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2 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 2 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 60/100. The average review date is Oct 12, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 81818 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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OK preamp, but here's a better option...

 

OK preamp, but here's a better option...

I bought this ART TPS II to add some tube warmth to my home A/V system, which I also use in my hobby - digital audio restoration of LPs and tapes (not for pro use). While it sure looks cool (and only takes up 1 RU in my rack), I can't recommend it for...

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It's well constructed but delivers average sound quality

 

It's well constructed but delivers average sound quality

I replaced the tubes with a $65 Tung Sol tube thinking that it would be a night and day exerience in terms of quality - that wasn't the case. Just like ALL things audio, and life for that matter, you get what you pay for.

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Product Specifications

The TPS II (Tube Preamp System 2) is a two channel high performance preamplifier coupled with ART's proprietary V3? (Variable Valve Voicing) functionality. With variable valve voicing, the TPS II is completely versatile and maintains a high quality of performance you would expect from an ART tube preamp. The TPS II also features variable input impedance which allows users to dial in and match any microphone type from large condensers to ribbon mics. The newly improved V3 feature provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process for guitars, bass guitars, synths, acoustic instruments, percussion, vocals and more. Unique to its? class, the TPS II provides level monitoring with two analog meters as well as two newly added input monitoring LED meters. High-Z instruments or balanced microphone signals are input through front and rear panel jacks. This newly enhanced TPS II can accept +20 dB peaks while maintaining over 120 dB dynamic range, quiet performance and incredibly low distortion. ART's legendary tube stage maintains a classic ?warm sound? and adds additional tube voicing specifically tailored to vocal, guitar, bass, and acoustic instruments making the TPS II an incredible DI box. ART's OPL? (Output Protection Limiting) feature is also included to control overshoots and normalize levels before clipping occurs. Variable Input Impedance Newly Enhanced V3? Variable Valve Voicing LED Input Meter Analog Output Meter Enhanced ART Tube ...
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