Bruce Moore Audio DesignCompanion IIIusedBruce Moore Audio Design Companion IIIHi Audiogoner’s,For sale current Companion III Reference pure analog no electronic attenuators line stage with 47 position 1.5 dB steps. Gold Point Attenuators! Surface Mount NiCr ResistorsNote: ...3850.00

Bruce Moore Audio Design Companion III

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Ships fromHenderson , NV, 89011
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions22.0" × 22.0" × 12.0" (25.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierFedEx
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Hi Audiogoner’s,

For sale current Companion III  Reference pure analog  no electronic attenuators line stage with 47 position 1.5 dB steps. Gold Point Attenuators! Surface Mount NiCr Resistors

Note: 5 year Warranty parts and labor 

Note: parts quality high standard! including Cardas RCA's

Special Wiring 

Gain: 23 dB
Frequency Response: 1 Hz to 500 kHz +0, -1dB
Maximum Output: 25V RMS
THD: < .03% @ 2V RMS out
Input Impedance: 75K ohm
Output Impedance: 500 ohms
Noise: -98dB below 2V RMS output
Absolute Phase: Non-Inverting
Tube Complement: 3 ea. 6DJ8/6922, 2ea 12AU7
Power Consumption: 30 watts (detachable line cord)
Dimensions: height = 3.6" (79 mm), width = 16" (381 mm), depth = 12" (241 mm)
Shipping Weight: 25 lbs.
Notes: Has 5 Line Inputs, Main Out and Tape out
Price: $6000

You’ll need a firm grip in trying to lift the Companion III. Although its shipping weight is listed at twenty pounds, it feels heavier. This is a solid, well put together piece of gear. The faceplate consists of a quarter-inch slab of brushed aluminum adorned by four large rotary knobs. The first from the left is the source selector. It controls the choices for phono, tuner, CD1, CD2 and tape. (Remember, this is a line stage. There isn’t any phono stage. 

You’ll need to connect your own.) The next two knobs are for the left and right channel volume controls. They’re detented, making it much easier to set the balance between left and right channels. The last knob is the mode selector. It controls the mute and a/c on/off.  There are two small blue lights at the bottom center of the faceplate. The first indicates power-up. The second lights up when you take the pre-amp out of mute. All controls are straightforward and easy to use. Their solid feel is commensurate with a high quality pre-amp.

A peek inside reveals a well-laid out circuit board loaded with high quality parts and the five tubes listed in the headnote.

The rear panel sports a total of fourteen RCA connectors straightforward in their layout. They do not appear to be gold plated but are of high quality nonetheless. There is also a conveniently placed fuse holder and an IEC socket for the detachable power cord. (Something else to tweak.)

Aside from the sound of tube gear, another advantage the pre-amp offers is the ability to tailor the sound by changing tubes. How many of you have gone to the expense of chasing down NOS (new old stock) because you absolutely must have Mullards or Telefunkens with their legendary characteristics?  Also Cryo treated JJ Tesla's work quit well ! In this case, there are only five tubes to contend with, but that can still be expensive if your tastes run toward matched sets. Fortunately, pre-amp tubes tend to last for quite a while.

Quality of parts and build is all well and good, but they don’t mean a thing unless they swing. So, how does this pre-amp sound? Very good, I’m glad to say. The overall character of the Companion III tends to the warm side. This is not surprising, given its tube design.

I will gladly put this unit up against ARC REF#1 to REF #3

See Review from Bound for Sound!

Questions for the seller
Are these still in production
Yes The reason is because it is a pure analog design using 2 12 AU7 and 2 6922 in the signal path, you can really tweak the sound by tube rolling. When you get the unit listen for a week or so and tell me what you like based on the I can tell you what tubes to use to Taylor the sound to what you like. Do call me to discuss! I am here to help customers! Best Bob Bergner RBE/ Bruce Moore Audio cell # 925-918-3714

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