Universal Tape Stage vs EAR V20
The V20's signal-to-noise is 92 dB against the Universal Tape Stage's 90 dB, its thd 0.500% against 0.300%, and its input impedance 35.4Ω against 10Ω.
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Universal Tape Stage
EternalArtsAnalogReel-to-ReelTube Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,331.40
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Universal Tape Stage
The EternalArts Universal Tape Stage is a two-channel analog interface designed to connect professional tape machines—particularly machines without integrated amplifiers or level meters—to domestic high-fidelity systems and studio equipment. It accepts balanced and unbalanced line-level signals, converts them to the appropriate professional tape-machine operating level, and provides calibrated VU metering for 320 or 510/514 nWb/m tape-machine alignment standards. The unit includes independent channel level controls, selectable meter reference levels, switchable unbalanced-input sensitivity, and a switchable tube-buffered unbalanced output. Each channel uses a PC86 triode in cathode-follower configuration. Balanced outputs can feed a tape machine, headphone amplifier, or additional recorder. Available documentation describes the product and operating instructions, but does not clearly establish a formal current production or discontinuation announcement.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.300%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- Unbalanced
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced, Unbalanced
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions