BC 21.1 vs Conrad Johnson PV10A
The PV10A's weight is 5.4 kg (12 lbs) against the BC 21.1's 6.80388 kg (15 lbs) and its height 95 mm against 92.075 mm. Both share power @ 8ω (20W) and output voltage (20.0V RMS).
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The BC 21.1 is a two-channel tube preamplifier designed by Blue Circle Audio. It uses a pair of 6922 tubes and offers three line-level inputs. The preamp features a stepped attenuator, which provides precise volume control by using individual resistors for each setting, ensuring accurate channel tracking. The design includes a stainless steel front panel with wooden knobs for volume, balance, and input selection. It also features a tape loop and power switch. The BC 21.1 is noted for its warm and accurate sound, with a slight emphasis on lower frequencies and excellent dynamic contrasts.
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The PV10A's weight is 5.4 kg (12 lbs) against the BC 21.1's 6.80388 kg (15 lbs) and its height 95 mm against 92.075 mm. Both share power @ 8ω (20W) and output voltage (20.0V RMS).
The C33's output voltage is 10.0V RMS against the BC 21.1's 20.0V RMS, its weight 11.8 kg (26 lbs) against 6.80388 kg (15 lbs), its height 138 mm against 92.075 mm, and its width 406 mm against 444.5 mm.
The PV14L's power @ 8ω is 10W against the BC 21.1's 20W, its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 20.0V RMS, its weight 6.35 kg (14 lbs) against 6.80388 kg (15 lbs), and its height 84.2 mm against 92.075 mm.
The Consolette Model 1's power @ 8ω is 15W against the BC 21.1's 20W, its output voltage 15.0V RMS against 20.0V RMS, its weight 6.12 kg (13 lbs) against 6.80388 kg (15 lbs), and its height 117.5 mm against 92.075 mm.
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