Bryston 12B Pre-amplifier

Bryston 12B Pre-amp. This pre-amp and other audio components (advertised and sold separately) are being offered for sale due to a death in the family. It is in average condition and was purchased new in 1987 by a non-smoking music teacher/musician. Model 12B is a signal preamplifier with switching capabilities for various sources: phonograph (MC or MM), CD, two tape decks (with dubbing capability from any source), tuner, and auxiliary. Bryston components are designed with one purpose: absolute musical accuracy. The equalization accuracy is measured in millibels (1/1000 Bel). The unit has balance and volume control knobs, a headphone jack, a low filter switch (for phono functions), and mute switch (reduces gain by 20dB and converts signal to mono). Specs (www.hifiengine.com): freq. response 20Hz-20K Hz; total harmonic distortion .005%; gain 22.5 dB (MC); input sensitivity 5mV (MM), 50mV (line); signal to noise ratio: 85dB (MC), 80dB (MM), 95dB (line); output 15V (pre out max); dimensions 482.5 x 44.4 x 203.2 mm; weight 4.5 kg; years 1986-89. Includes power cord, instruction manual, and brochure. There are no original packing materials, but will be shipped double-boxed. Currently located in a climate-controlled storage unit in Sacramento, CA; ready for local pick-up or shipping.