Backert Labs Rhumba 1.2 tube preamp preamplifier

The new Rhumba 1.2 preamp from Backert Labs. A tubed line stage using radically new technology designed by amplification veteran Bob Backert. Two 12au7 tubes, a beautiful remote volume control, and 10dB of gain with just 75 ohms output impedance.

Dynamic, rhythmic, huge, clean and beautiful tubed sound, with sound quality far above its price.

The clear tube access door lets you see the warm glow of your tubes during late night listening sessions, and gives you instant access for changing tubes, no tools required.

The protective tube enclosure under the access door means young fingers are safely prevented from touching the circuit board.

The Rhumba 1.2 is an upgrade over the widely praised 1.1 in several ways:
1. Enhanced "all GreenForce" power supply delivers even more of the benefits of our patented one-of-a-kind power supply (dynamic accuracy, soundstage, and rhythm)
2. Improved power supply regulator, for better midrange resolution
3. New chassis construction and damping
4. More massive front plate
5. New Silk II circuit in gain stage and regulator for more open, natural and dynamic sound
6. Phase correct
7. Enhanced gold IEC inlet from Furutech
8. Enhanced circuit board: double the copper
9. Red/blue cover options

From reviewer Terry London, who also reviewed the previous 1.1 generation:
"The new Rhumba 1.2 offered the following virtues: 1) Even more transparency, so micro-details in the music were more easily heard. 2) An overall "kick" and dynamics that added more aliveness to any music that passed through it. 3) A more refined/finished sound, without being analytical in any way. 4) The new chassis on the 1.2 is much more substantial and the finish on it is quite beautiful, my demo piece came in a gorgeous red color, and the 1.2 weighs about seven more pounds because of the new chassis and internal upgrades to the original 1.1.
The Rhumba 1.2 is almost "not there," like a great passive volume control, but with great slam/dynamics. I could easily hear the different flavors/colors/timbres from each great set of NOS 12AU7 tubes because of the very high level of transparency of this excellent line-stage. All this for just $400 more!"

Remote volume control.
Three RCA inputs, one XLR input.
Two RCA outputs, one XLR output.
REC OUT, and Home Theater bypass.
Mute switch.
Balance control.
Black faceplate is a no-cost option.
Red or blue color is $100 additional.

Full refund of your purchase price if you are not satisfied within 14 days.

Questions? You can just write to us here. You'll hear back from our President, Andy Tebbe.

We are proud of what we have achieved with the the Rhumba 1.2. We can't wait for you to hear what it does for your system.