Rhumba 1.4 vs Nagra MELODY
The MELODY's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Rhumba 1.4's 98 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.090%, its output impedance 47Ω against 80Ω, and its input impedance 75Ω against 43Ω.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,000
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About the Rhumba 1.4
The Backert Labs Rhumba 1.4 is a U.S.-designed and assembled vacuum tube linestage preamplifier using the company’s patented GreenForce power supply and a pure Class A circuit with no negative feedback. It is positioned as a more affordable version of Backert Labs’ flagship preamp, while retaining fully balanced XLR operation and flexible connectivity for high-end systems.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Input Impedance
- 43Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.090%
- SNR
- 98 dB
- Output Impedance
- 80Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 127 × 356 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.06 kg (24 lbs)
- Available Colors
- red, blue, silver, black
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