WAVE Tube vs NAT Audio Symmetrical
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the WAVE Tube's 90 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.010%, its output impedance 70Ω against 60Ω, and its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 6.0V RMS.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$17,500 - $20,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the WAVE Tube
The Audio Mirror WAVE Tube is a reference-style tube line-stage preamplifier with a balanced transformer-coupled topology and no capacitors in the signal path. It uses a 6X5/6X5GT tube rectifier and 6C45P-E gain tubes, includes relay-based volume control, remote input/volume/standby control, and IsoAcoustics GAIA vibration feet. Audio Mirror lists it as a high-end, low-noise preamp focused on transparency, imaging, and dynamic performance.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Impedance
- 47000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.010%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 60Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- 4 unbalanced RCA line inputs, 2 balanced XLR line inputs
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 165.1 × 355.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.1 kg (20 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions