834L vs Air Tight ATC-2
The ATC-2's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the 834L's 30.0V RMS, its input sensitivity 0.1V RMS against 0.0V RMS, and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs). Both share class (Tube).
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The EAR Yoshino Ltd. 834L is a line-level tube preamplifier designed by Tim de Paravicini for high-end analogue or digital systems. It is built around a minimalist circuit with three double triode valves, a high-quality toroidal transformer power supply, and gold-plated input/output terminals. The model is offered in Classic and Deluxe versions; the Deluxe adds chrome/gold cosmetics, extra outputs for bi-amping, and a neon power monitor light. Pricing varies by finish and market, so this value reflects a typical listed retail figure for the 834L from a current dealer source.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The ATC-2's output voltage is 2.0V RMS against the 834L's 30.0V RMS, its input sensitivity 0.1V RMS against 0.0V RMS, and its weight 12 kg (26 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs). Both share class (Tube).
The SA5000's weight is 12.7 kg (28 lbs) against the 834L's 5 kg (11 lbs) and its height 130 mm against 105 mm. Both share class (Tube) and input sensitivity (0.0V RMS).
The ZTPre's output voltage is 5.0V RMS against the 834L's 30.0V RMS, its weight 7.8 kg (17 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs), and its height 89 mm against 105 mm. Both share class (Tube).
The 868's output voltage is 5.0V RMS against the 834L's 30.0V RMS, its weight 10 kg (22 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs), and its height 100 mm against 105 mm. Both share input sensitivity (0.0V RMS).
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