Like the legendary original 33, marketed in 1967, this is a radically "analogue" preamplifier, and therefore without an internal DAC, although its functionality has been modified to suit contemporary requirements.
The vinyl filters have been removed, while the bass, treble and cut-off slope knobs have been replaced by bass, tilt (an elaborate form of tone curve correction developed by Peter Walker in 1982 for the 34 preamp) and balance controls.
Connectivity has also evolved, with the original model's DIN input and output connectors replaced by a mix of RCA and XLR jacks, four line inputs and one phono input (MM and MC compatible), plus two 12V trigger signal inputs and a USB input for software updates.
As far as the circuitry is concerned, it remains true to its revolutionary basic design, while recognising the substantially higher quality of today's electronic components compared to those available in the 1960s.
The revamped 33 is completed by a dedicated headphone amplifier with current feedback topology and high slew rate, ensuring outstanding dynamics and detail with all types of headphones.
Features:
- Stereo preamplifier with an exceptional price/performance ratio.
- Updated version of the model 33 marketed in 1967.
- Designed and developed in the UK.
- Aesthetics and basic design faithful to the original model.
- 100% analogue circuit architecture.
- Executed with high quality components.
- 4 Line inputs (3 balanced/XLR and 1 unbalanced/RCA).
- 1 Phono input compatible with MM and MC capsules.
- Tilt control, which simultaneously adjusts both ends of the tone curve.
- Dedicated headphone amplifier compatible with 20-600 ohm loads.
- LCD display screen.
- 20-20,000 Hz frequency response, +/-2 dB.
- Phono section gain: 46 dB at MM and 63.5 dB at MC.
- Phono section sensitivity: 3.2 mV on MM and 0.46 mV on MC.
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 108 dB/Line XLR, 82 dB/Phono MM and 74 dB/Phono MC.
- Dimensions: 25.8 x 8.2 x 16.5 cm (W x H x D).
- Weight: 4 kg.
