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The Altair II preamplifier is renowned for its musicality and precision, offering a combination of classic tube preamp musicality with the dynamics of solid-state technology. It includes four balanced XLR inputs, four unbalanced RCA inputs, and outputs for both balanced and unbalanced connections. The preamp is housed in a machined solid aluminum chassis, providing excellent isolation from external vibrations and electromagnetic interference.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The Signature MkIIa SE's output impedance is 150Ω against the Altair II's 50Ω, its weight 27.7 kg (61 lbs) against 38.1 kg (84 lbs), its height 139.7 mm against 140 mm, and its width 457.2 mm against 445 mm.
The 725's output impedance is 2Ω against the Altair II's 50Ω, its input impedance 2000Ω against 200000Ω, its weight 30 kg (66 lbs) against 38.1 kg (84 lbs), and its height 167 mm against 140 mm.
The NHB-18 NS Mk1's output impedance is 75Ω against the Altair II's 50Ω, its input impedance 30000Ω against 200000Ω, its weight 27 kg (60 lbs) against 38.1 kg (84 lbs), and its width 440 mm against 445 mm.
The Stern's output impedance is 24Ω against the Altair II's 50Ω, its weight 38 kg (84 lbs) against 38.1 kg (84 lbs), its width 450 mm against 445 mm, and its height 320 mm against 140 mm.
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