AS133 vs NAT Audio Symmetrical
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the AS133's 90 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.300%, and its output impedance 70Ω against 50000Ω. Both share class (Tube).
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The Line Magnetic AS-133 is a high-end vacuum tube preamplifier sold under the Analog Sound by Line Magnetic branding. It uses a Western Electric-inspired design with 6SN7 and 2A3 tubes, a 5U4G rectifier, and transformer-coupled circuitry aimed at high fidelity, flexible gain adjustment, and wide compatibility with power amplifiers. Listings and retailer descriptions identify it as a premium preamp with multiple inputs, balanced and single-ended outputs, and substantial chassis construction.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the AS133's 90 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.300%, and its output impedance 70Ω against 50000Ω. Both share class (Tube).
The ATE-2001's signal-to-noise is 78 dB against the AS133's 90 dB, its thd 0.080% against 0.300%, and its output impedance 2000Ω against 50000Ω. Both share class (Tube).
The Magnetic's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the AS133's 90 dB, its thd 0.060% against 0.300%, and its output impedance 600Ω against 50000Ω. Both share input sensitivity (1.0V RMS).
The C1300's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the AS133's 90 dB, its thd 0.040% against 0.300%, and its output impedance 1400Ω against 50000Ω. Both share class (Tube).
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