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Yes! It requires three power cords! Absolutely no crosstalk or contamination. This translates to a lower noise floor.

Line & Power Block SE Features

 

 

·         Battery powered, Dual-Chassis & Dual-Mono configuration

·         Both channels, supply units and non-audio circuits are physically separated, shielded and electrically isolated

·         Battery supply for audio circuits – each channel is powered by its own battery bank

·         At least 15 hours battery operation and a smart automatic function will activate charging mode when the battery becomes empty, or preamp is switched off

·         Short audio signals paths without any internal wiring

·         An overall symmetrical design

·         Separate grounds for left and right channel

·         Class-A operation, all discrete audio circuitry

·         DC signal coupling with Servo-Control

·         Symmetrical relay volume attenuator

·         2 × 120 000 µF of power supply-filter capacitance

·         Adjustable input sensitivity and channel balance

·         Full HT bypass function for all inputs

·         The output phase invert function

·         Two custom made low-noise and low-radiation toroidal transformers in decoupled and suspended mount cases

·         Own physically separated and electrically isolated power supply for non-audio circuits

·         Adjustable feet with integrated spikes

·         User-selectable Battery or AC Mains operation mode

·         Built-in Class-A headphone amplifier

·         User-selectable Auto Power Off mode

·         Auto brightness controlled graphical display and status LED

·         Infrared remote control

·         Built-in MC/MM Phono stage with remotely controlled settings

·         System remote - Control for power amplifier / Works together with BLOCK AUDIO Power Amplifier

 

Distortion: THD+N <0.0005 %, IMD <0.0007 % (at 6 Vrms out)

Frequency Response: DC – 300 kHz -0.5 dB, DC – 20 kHz -0.01 dB

Signal/Noise Ratio: >130 dB A weighted, >128 dB unweighted (related to full output)

Channel Separation: Infinite (>130 dB)

Max. Voltage Gain: +12 dB balanced, +18 dB unbalanced

Input Impedance: 40 kΩ balanced, 20 kΩ unbalanced

Output Impedance: 50 Ω balanced, 25 Ω unbalanced

Maximum Output Voltage: 20 Vrms balanced, 10 Vrms unbalanced

Inputs: 4 balanced (XLR) pairs, 5 unbalanced (RCA) pairs

Phono Input: 1 unbalanced (RCA) pair

Outputs: 2 balanced (XLR) pairs, 2 unbalanced (RCA) pairs

Phones Output: 3 pole XLR receptacle and 6.35 mm / 1⁄4″ stereo jack

Battery Operation Time: >15 hours

System Remote Control: Yes*, Neutrik RJ45

Power Consumption: 150 W max. at chargin1g, 50 W at idle, <0.5 W in Standby

Mains Voltage: 230 / 115 V AC ±10 %, 50 / 60 Hz (factory pre-configured)1

Dimensions – Line: 460/18.1(w) × 105/4.1(h) × 360/14.2(d) mm/inch11

Dimensions – Power: 460/18.1(w) × 105/4.1(h) × 360/14.2(d) mm/inch

Weight in total: 28 kg / 62 lbs., ~40 kg / 88 lbs. shipping in flight cases

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    First Sound is regarded as one of the absolute best hand built tube reference preamps available in high-end audio. These unique tube preamps are a true specialty product from the company only makes hand built reference tube preamps in Renton, Washington for two decades and now moved to a new bigger place in Brooklyn, New York.

The First Sound Dual Mono Pure Class A preamps features point to point wiring, superior grounding topology, oversized transformers, premium and exotic capacitors, input selector controls for each channel, hand-crafted volume controls attenuators with selected Holco or Vishay resistors for the left and right channels and arrays of power supplies unlike anything you ever seen in any high-end audio preamp. There are ten models to choose from starting with the new 65 pounds Presence Deluxe Mk III with one outboard power supply, the next six models are 110 pounds preamps with dual outboard power supplies, one for each channel. 

The last three models you are looking at the Paramount Series, they have separate left and right full control chassis plus two power supplies for the left channel and two power supplies for the right channel for a total of six channels. The 180 pounds Paramount Special Edition Statement Series the ultimate reference tube preamps in the world, the end of the road in reference tube preamps my audiophile friends. Links to reviews for you to start your own research: SOUND STAGE and sixmoons. Here is a link to the First Sound website

 

First Sound Mk. III-SI X Class A Reference Tube Preamps. Contact Larry D. Diaz at High-End Palace 786 388-8050 details and pricing!

 

 

NEW! THE LATEST Mk III-SI X2 SERIES SHIPS IN APRIL 2023

 

 

 

FS Presence Deluxe Mk III-SI X2 Tube Preamps

 

 

First Sound Presence Deluxe MK III-SI X2

Dual Mono Construction using Copper Plated Steel Chassis

Step Attenuators, Ladder Type using Holco Resistors, designated as LTH 92

Custom Machined 3/8 inch Black Anodized Aluminum Faceplate

1 SPS 2.0 External Power Supply w/ detachable umbilical cord

2 chassis unit

 

First Sound Presence Deluxe 4.0 MK III-SI X2

As the Presence Deluxe MK III-S with the addition of:

2 DPS 4.0 External Power Supply using SPS 2.0 External Power Supplies

3 chassis unit

 

First Sound Presence Deluxe 4.0 MK III-SI X2 with Paramount upgrade

Same as the Presence Deluxe MK III-S with the addition of:

Paramount upgrade

3 chassis unit

 

First Sound Presence Deluxe 4.0 MK III-SI X2 with Paramount Plus upgrade

As the Presence Deluxe MK III-S X with the addition of:

2 DPS 4.0 External Power Supply using SPS 2.0 External Power Supplies

Paramount Plus upgrade

3 chassis unit

 

 

FS Paramount Mk III-SI X2 Tube Preamps 

 

 

First Sound Paramount MK III-SI X2

As the Presence Deluxe MK III-S X with the addition of:

Paramount upgrade

LTV 92 Step Attenuators, Ladder Type attenuators using Vishay Resistors,

3 chassis unit

 

First Sound Paramount Plus MK III-SI X2

As the Presence Deluxe MK III-S X with the addition of:

Paramount Plus upgrade

3 chassis unit

 

First Sound Paramount MK III-SI X2 Special Edition

As the Presence Deluxe MK III-S X with the addition of:

Paramount MK III-S SSE use using custom made Duelund VSF DC copper capacitors

3 chassis unit

   

First Sound Paramount MK III-SI X2 Super Special Edition

Paramount MK III-S X SSE use using custom made Black Duelund VSF DC copper capacitors

3 chassis unit

 

First Sound Paramount MK III-SI X Super Special Edition Statement

Two Paramount MK III-S Special Edition Statement used separately for left and right channel preamp and power supply

6 chassis unit

 

 

When only the best tube CLASS A Tube preamp will do! 

   First Sound has been building true reference tube preamps out of Renton, Washington USA for seventeen years. Each First Sound excels in uncovering subtle detail through an absence of background noise, pollution, grain and haze. With First Sound preamps you will capture the essence of music and the emotions of the performance, the music is left to appear in glorious relief against a noiseless backdrop.

First Sound has left no stone unturned in the quest of optimal performance, exploring every last tweak, in a search to uncover every last gram of performance. Each part and piece of the design is carefully chosen to have the proper synergy. Even the torque used to affix the RCA connectors to the rear panel and the location of the feet under the unit were chosen for optimal performance! The quality of First Sound is the testament to the countless hours of listening and tuning that have been invested to offer audiophiles the best hand built tube preamp. First Sound builds their preamps to exacting standards utilizing top quality materials and techniques. Link to the First Sound website.

 

First Sound volume controls are hand-crafted using beefy 25 amp switches with 46 resistors per attenuator in a ladder-type step configuration and in exact 2dB steps for each channel. The Paramount and above models use expensive ladder-type attenuators with all custom Vishay resistors for a sonic masterpiece

 

First Sound Features

• Hand built in the USA
• Pure Class A vacuum tube circuit with zero negative feedback
• Only two 6922 tubes in the signal path. (Comparable with 6DJ8 / ECC88 / 7308/ CCA's)
• Point to point wiring, no complicated circuit boards! Short and direct circuit traces.
• Vacuum tube power regulation
• 3/8" long grain brushed aluminum faceplate
• Copper plated heavy gauge steel chassis, insuring maximum isolation from EMI/RFI interference
• Each model features a Dual mono construction with an outboard power supply, with huge capacitive storage reserves, utilizing the highest-grade electrolytics bypassed with the best high-end caps available
• Power supply capacitance of 200,000 mfd for serious power reserve for the stating model. (Provides overall music stability, better stage presence and improves pin-point precision)
• Extremely extended frequency range, 5Hz to 250kHz for a more natural sound at 20Hz to 20kHz, provides a rock solid bass and the most natural, open and smooth high frequency available

 

Specifications

• Type: 2 Channel Reference Tube Preamplifier
• Inputs: Six Inputs
• Outputs: Two Main Outputs, One Tape Output
• Frequency Response: 5Hz to 250kHz
• Input Impedance: 150k Ohms
• Absolute Phase: Inverting
• Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.4% at 2V
• Maximum gain: Greater than 15dB at 1kHz
• Tube Complement: Two 6922 and two OA2
• Maximum input: 7 Volts RMS
• Dimensions (W x D x H in inches):
  Main chassis: 19 x 14 x 5.5 
  Power Supplies: 7 x 11 x 5.5 - Each
• Shipping Weight:
  Paramount Statement MK III-S Super Special Edition Statement: 180 lbs
  Paramount MK III-SI Series: 110 lbs
  Presence Deluxe Mk III-SI Series: 65 lbs

The Steelhead is one of the most advance phono tube preamp for analogue turntables, MM & MC with 0 to 1100 picofarads in 10 picofarad steps. This reference phono preamp is so good that it has been winning best sound at the shows year after year with the Manley REFERENCE Mono Blocks, a world class high-end product. 

 

Contact us for Manley Steelheads!

CANARY C1800 Mk II

Pure Class A Reference Preamplifiers

We have a CANARY AUDIO C1800 Tube Preamp trade-in features ultra low noise 2 x 12AU7 and 2 x 12AX7 vacuum tubes with full size separate power supply with dual transformer with 1 x GZ34, 2 x 6V6 and 1 x 6SL7 vacuum tubes. Contact me that you will never be in better hands, Larry at High-End Palace 786 388-8050.

SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 2

Reference balanced tube preamplifier with half chassis power supply, RCA and XLR inputs, two stereo sets of RCA and XLR outputs and 1/4" headphone section with plenty of gain that provides high performance for any high-end headphones. It comes with the round metal remote. One owner unit! Outstanding buy at this price for the sound quality it provides. Free shipping in a 58 pounds double box with FedEx. Certified Trade-In unit.

 

 

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KRELL KSL-2

   This is a true classic KRELL preamp in conditions that you need to see to believe. One owner unit that had it all along in a 3rd small system. This preamp sound superb, it makes most preamps sound congested when you compare it. It has amazing clarity and dynamics. I recommend a high-end copper power cord and interconnects by manufactures like Cardas, Transparent, Stradivari ect.

 

Warm regards my audiophile friends,

President (CEO)

High-End Palace, LLC

The place for the world’s best music systems!

E-mail: larry@highendpalace.com

Tel: 786 388-8050

Actual photo of the Viva Linea Reference Tube Preamp for sale shot in high-resolution by Larry D. Diaz for High-End Palace.

VIVA LINEA REFERENCE TUBE PREAMP

Actual photo of the CJ-12 for sale shot in high-resolution by Larry D. Diaz for High-End Palace.

CONRAD-JOHNSON PV-12

      New conditions CJ PV-12 vacuum tube preamp with gold faceplate. Perfect working order CJ preamp, fully checked by our tech and replace the tubes with new gold pins premium tubes for the new owner to have a nice preamp for the holidays. Call us that we have many trade-ins and unbelievable deals for the holidays that we must move to make room for new ones. Visit our website and look under CERTIFIED TRADE-INS, PRE-OWNED & CONSIGNMENT that we have been told for years that we sell the best certified trade-ins in the world. If you need any additional information call us that you could not be in better hands.

 

Actual photo of the Klyne Preamps for sale shot in high-resolution by Larry D. Diaz for High-End Palace.

KLYNE PREAMPS

Mint condition Klyne Model 6LX-3P preamp with phono module and gold faceplate. We also have a balanced version Klyne Model 7LX5B with black faceplate with XLR's and RCA's inputs and outputs. Call us that we have over twenty new trade-ins and unbelievable deals that we must move to make room for new ones, visit our website and look under CERTIFIED TRADE-INS, PRE-OWNED & CONSIGNMENT that we have been told for years that we sell the best certified trade-ins in the world. If you need any additional information call us that you could not be in better hands.

 

MERIDIAN 818

Mint condition Meridian 818 preamp with digital inputs. Low hours, 120 Volt US with all the latest upgrades. One owner unit with remote, manual and original box.

 

Balanced Audio Technology VK-31SE

New conditions 10/10 BAT VK-31SE with XLR's and RCA's ins and outs, theater PASS through, dual transformers, 14 Oil Capacitors SUPER-PAK, POWER PACK, beautiful metal remote. This preamp is arguably the best overall tube preamp you can buy in this price range. Call us that we make audiophiles dreams come through every day here at High-End Palace.

Mark Levinson No. 32

A Mark Levinson No 32 reference preamp in new conditions with metal remote, manual and dual boxes. This preamp world class preamp has 8 inputs, 5 RCA's, 3 XLR's. Output wise you have 2 XLR's, 2 RCA's plus one set of XLR's and 2 sets of RCA for recording. Sound wise this No 32 is the best sounding preamp Mark Levinson has ever made, far superior to the 326S, 320S, 380S and 26S. Link to Mark Levinson's Website. Link to Mark Levinson Brochure. Link to Mark Levinson Specs .

Ayre K-3x

Reference solid state preamp offering a zero negative feedback design, XLR/RCA inputs and outputs, outboard matching silver power supply in superb conditions. Remote, manual and original box.

Mark Levinson No 32

Certified Trade-In Mark Levinson No 32 with new MC/MM phono modules, metal remote, manual and dual boxes. This init is in excellent conditions as you can see on the photos above. Contact Larry at The Palace for more information.

Balanced Audio Technology VK-51SE

Mint condition BAT VK-51SE World Class Reference Tube Preamp trade-ins with metal remote, manual and box. STEREOPHILE CLASS A Recommended Component for years. Regarded one of the top 10 Reference Tube Preamps in the world. All balanced Tube preamp with 5 XLR inputs and dual XLR outputs.

 

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Conrad-Johnson Premier 17LS

We just got this new condition CJ Premier 17LS Tube Preamp with box, manual and gold metal remote. Superb sounding preamp at a very reasonable price. Kept in a dedicated high-end room, like new! Description: Single-chassis, remote-controlled, tubed line-stage preamplifier. Tube complement: four 6922 dual triodes. Inputs: five unbalanced (RCA), two processor loops. Outputs: two unbalanced (RCA), two processor loops. Frequency range: 2Hz->100kHz. Voltage gain: 26dB. Maximum output: 15V. Distortion (THD or IMD): <0.25% at 1.0V output. S/N Ratio: >100dB at <2.5V output. Output impedance: <850 ohms. Phase: inverts phase of all inputs, at main outputs. Dimensions: 19" (480mm) W by 3.3" (80mm) H by 15.25" (390mm) D. Weight: 21 lbs (9.5kg).

Balanced Audio Technology VK-30SE

The BAT VK30SE with the SIX Pack Oil Capacitors option (Big improvement sonically with these 12 Oil Caps), brand new premium matched sets of tubes that we just ordered for it, metal remote. This beautiful unit has RCA's and XLR's ins and out. One owner unit in superb conditions.

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Cello Palette

Reference Preamplifier with precision equalizer and outboard power supply. We have the box and manual. Superb sounding preamp, regarded as one of the best solid state preamp made in the history of high-end audio.

 

 

 

 

 

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KRELL KRC-HR

The KRC-HR is a STEREOPHILE CLASS A Recommended Component and is highly regarded by many other magazines worldwide. This stunning balance preamp has the optional Reference Phono Module for MC/MM, massive dual mono outboard power supplies and metal remote. It’s also the cleanest KRELL preamp you will find, well they say that a good photo is worth a thousand words, look for your self in the photo above. Mint condition KRC-HR and checked by KRELL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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audio research

Mint condition fully balanced Audio Research Reference TWO Mk II tube preamp with remote, home theater pass though and a unique array of XLR's and RCA's for every input and output. We have the remote, original box and manual.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jeff Rowland Coherence II

World Class Reference Balance Preamplifier with all accessories, remote, manual and custom Jeff Rowland flight briefcase. You will not find another Coherence in these conditions any where in the world unless you call Jeff and tell him to built you a new one. Own a true master piece! 

 

 

 

 

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HOVLAND HP-100

The beautiful HP-100 with RCA ins and out. Musical, warm and liquid sounding preamp. Mint condition trade-in with box and manual. This preamp is brand new conditions, it has about 200 hours on it.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mark Levinson No 320S

The newest reference dual-mono design from Mark Levinson with 3 balanced (XLR) inputs, 4 single-ended (RCA) inputs, XLR and RCA outputs, home theater pass though, metal remote. This preamp is brand new, it has just a few hours on it.

 

Contact us for this Levinson 320S!

CERTIFIED TRADE-IN

 

 

 

 

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Balanced Audio Technology VK-51SE

Silver and black BAT VK-51SE Tube Preamp with metal remote, manual and box. STEREOPHILE CLASS A Recommended Component for years. Regarded one of the top 10 Reference Tube Preamps in the world. All balanced Tube preamp with 5 XLR inputs and dual XLR outputs.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mark Levinson No 380S

All balanced Mark Levinson No 380S preamp with metal remote and manual, absolute mint conditions! Will ship double boxed.

 

 

 

 

 

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