REX vs NAT Audio Symmetrical
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the REX's 100 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.005%, and its output impedance 70Ω against 200Ω. Both share class (Tube).
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About the REX
The Balanced Audio Technology Rex preamplifier is a high-end, two-box component consisting of a vacuum-tube power module and a separate control module. It features a fully balanced design with eight 6H30 tubes in the control module and a power module containing two 5AR4, four 6C19, two 6H30, and two 6C45 tubes. The Rex offers 5 XLR inputs and 2 XLR main outputs plus 1 XLR tape output. It has a volume control with 140 steps of 0.5 dB resolution, a frequency response from 2 Hz to 200 kHz, maximum gain of 17 dB, and maximum output of 50 V. Distortion at 2 V output is extremely low at 0.005%, with noise at -100 dB unweighted. The input impedance is a minimum of 100 kΩ and output impedance is 200 Ω. The control and power modules weigh 40 lbs and 36 lbs respectively, with dimensions of 19" W x 5.75" H x 15.5" D each. The Rex is designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional transparency, dynamic scale, and textural insight in music reproduction. It includes a remote control and switchable absolute polarity for user convenience.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Input Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 50.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 100 dB
- Output Impedance
- 200Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 50.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
- Analog Outputs
- XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 146.05 × 393.7 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18.14 kg (40 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
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