LA5 TX vs PrimaLuna EVO 400 Preamp
The EVO 400 Preamp's signal-to-noise is 93 dB against the LA5 TX's 90 dB, its thd 0.500% against 0.180%, its output impedance 256Ω against 250Ω, and its input sensitivity 0.7V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
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LA5 TX
Icon AudioAmplifiersPre-AmplifiersTube Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,066.61
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the LA5 TX
The Icon Audio LA5 TX is a high-end, transformer-based line preamplifier built around custom output transformers and an all-triode valve circuit. It is designed to provide a low-gain, high-impedance input stage with strong, low-impedance output drive, making it suitable for a wide range of valve and transistor power amplifiers. The design emphasizes low noise, musicality, and long cable drive capability, with hand-wired point-to-point construction and premium passive components.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.1V RMS
- Max Input Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.180%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.5V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 250Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 20.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- balanced output, RCA output, tape/record loop
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 345 × 195 × 320 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 18 kg (40 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions