ATE-2 vs ATE-2001
The ATE-2001's weight is 8.5 kg (19 lbs) against the ATE-2's 12 kg (26 lbs), its height 140 mm against 145 mm, its width 400 mm against 405 mm, and its depth 320 mm against 330 mm.
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The Air Tight ATE-2 is a premium phono equalizer amplifier developed as an anniversary model for Air Tight's 10th anniversary. It features a pure Class A, zero feedback, all-tube circuit design with a 2-stage negative feedback (NF) and SRPP equalizer circuit to ensure a wide bandwidth and minimal distortion. The amplifier is fully hand-wired point-to-point without printed circuit boards, using high-quality copper wiring and components selected for sonic superiority and longevity. The chassis is constructed from 1.6mm thick iron plate with aluminum and copper plating to reduce vibration and magnetic interference. It includes three 12AX7 (ECC83) tubes, one 12BH7A, one EF86 (6267), two 6922 tubes, and one 6X4 (EZ90) rectifier tube. The ATE-2 offers two phono inputs, one line input, stereo/mono switching, and direct-accessible EQ output bypassing the volume control. It provides 25 watts into 80 ohms for phono input and is noted for its ability to recreate a holographic soundstage with realistic width, depth, and timbre reproduction. The unit weighs approximately 12 kg and measures 405 mm (W) x 330 mm (D) x 145 mm (H). It is regarded as one of the finest phono equalizers with a sonic transparency and smoothness highly praised by analog enthusiasts.
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