LS26 vs Air Tight ATC-2
The ATC-2's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the LS26's 100 dB and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 7.5 kg (17 lbs). Both share thd (0.010%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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The LS26 is a stereo line-stage preamplifier with a hybrid JFET and vacuum-tube audio circuit and a solid-state power supply. Its fully balanced design uses two 6H30 dual-triode tubes and provides eight inputs, each with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections, plus balanced and single-ended main and record outputs. Features include selectable gain for each input, a 104-step volume control, processor pass-through, and a remote control.
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Input and output connections
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The ATC-2's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the LS26's 100 dB and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 7.5 kg (17 lbs). Both share thd (0.010%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
The LS17SE's signal-to-noise is 109 dB against the LS26's 100 dB and its weight 13.9 kg (31 lbs) against 7.5 kg (17 lbs). Both share thd (0.010%) and output voltage (2.0V RMS).
The Line 3's output voltage is 1.0V RMS against the LS26's 2.0V RMS and its weight 27.5 kg (61 lbs) against 7.5 kg (17 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB) and thd (0.010%).
The MA252's signal-to-noise is 97 dB against the LS26's 100 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.010%, its weight 12.7 kg (28 lbs) against 7.5 kg (17 lbs), and its height 193.7 mm against 134 mm.
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