• Discreet Class A Ultra High Impedance J-Fet Direct Input to a high-quality Neutrik jack
• The DI input is in front of the input transformer, which is directly in the signal path
• Class A single ended 2N3055 output stage with enormous headroom
• Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors for inputs and outputs
• PAD: 20 dB Mic input PAD in front of the input transformer to avoid overdriving the transformer
• HI PASS FILTER: Active third-order discrete filter (Bessel)
• 80 Hz Hi Pass filter
• 18dB / Octave slope
• OUTPUT control allows turning down in order to intentionally override the preamp.
• External power supply to avoid electromagnetic interferences and thus "hum"
• Carnhill input and output transformer
• 3 Gain stages
• Marconi style knob and engraved "vintage" push buttons