Border Patrol Control Unit EXD vs Air Tight ATC-2
The ATC-2's depth is 337 mm against the Border Patrol Control Unit EXD's 350 mm, its height 156 mm against 120 mm, and its width 410 mm against 450 mm. Both share class (Tube).
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Border Patrol Control Unit EXD
BorderPatrolAmplifiersPre-AmplifiersTube AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,140
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Border Patrol Control Unit EXD
The Border Patrol Control Unit EXD is a single stage triode line-stage pre-amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking tube warmth with high resolution and neutrality. It features zero negative feedback and a hard-wired audio circuit housed in a copper chassis. The power supply uses a tube rectified LCLC choke input filter for superior voltage regulation and noise rejection. It offers five line level inputs (Phono, CD, Tuner, Line, Tape) and two outputs for bi-amping or active subwoofer connection, plus a tape output that can connect to a 5-channel processor. Frequency response is -3dB from 7Hz to 200kHz. The unit requires low capacitance interconnects under 5 meters for optimal performance and is recommended to be paired with low sensitivity power amps. The Control Unit EXD is noted for delivering the positive qualities of tubes while maintaining a rare degree of neutrality, making it a powerful tool for musical enjoyment.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- tube
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- Phono, CD, Tuner, Line, Tape
- Analog Outputs
- main outputs, tape output
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 120 × 350 mm (W × H × D)
- Available Colors
- Copper
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions