Brinkmann MARCONI MKII Linestage Preamp: Excellent Trade-In; 90 Day acX Wrnty; 60% Off

Brinkmann MARCONI MKII Linestage Preamp: Excellent Trade-In; 90 Day acX Warranty; 60% Off

MSRP: $14,999.95 USD

acX Price: $5999.95 USD Each 60% Off

*Comes with original boxes, remote, manuals, power supply, power cord, and granite slabs.

In an industry where products often change like fashion, Marconi has defied obsolescence, remaining relevant for more than 15 years and becoming a High End classic. Now, Brinkmann proudly announces Marconi Mk II, destined to define a new standard of sonic excellence. Although the line preamplifier is easily taken for granted, its three jobs — input selection, volume control and the ability to drive any cable and amplifier load — are essential to proper system performance. Fulfilling these functions without signal loss or influence upon musical integrity constitutes one of the greatest challenges in electronics design. As expected, Brinkmann didn‘t accept any compromises when developing Marconi. Our volume control, for instance, is purely electronic and works on two levels. First, the sensitivity or “Trim” of each of the six inputs can be adjusted individually and saved, thus eliminating the disturbing jumps in volume when switching between sources. Second, the “Master” volume control consists of a motorized potentiometer that can be operated either remotely or from the front panel. This potentiometer digitally controls ICs which in turn adjust the playback volume passively with discrete resistors in precise steps of 0.5 dB.

Specifications

• Features Gain trim for each input, phase/invert switch, remote control
• Inputs 4 Single-ended, 2 Balanced
• Output voltage Maximum ± 12 V Balanced
• Input impedance 20k Ohms, Balanced and Single-ended
• Output impedance < 0.1 Ohms Balanced
• Dimensions (WxHxD) 420 x 95 x 310 mm (with granite base); power supply 120 x 80 x 160 mm
• Weight 12 kg; granite base 12 kg;
• Power supply 3,2 kg