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The C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier is designed for audiophiles seeking a rich, warm sound characteristic of tube amplification. This 2-channel preamplifier features five analog inputs, including one balanced and two unbalanced, plus two phono inputs, making it a versatile choice for connecting multiple audio sources. Driven by four 12AX7a vacuum tubes, it offers a total harmonic distortion of just 0.08% and a frequency response of +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz (+0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz), ensuring high fidelity in sound reproduction. An integrated high drive headphone amplifier allows for personal listening, while an optional DA2 Digital Audio Module upgrade is available through authorized dealers. Whether for home theaters or high-fidelity audio systems, the C8 brings performance and quality that resonates with audiophiles.
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The CAD-120S MkII's low-frequency extension is 17 Hz against the C8's 20 Hz, its high-frequency extension 25 kHz against 20 kHz, its thd 1.000% against 0.080%, and its input sensitivity 1.2V RMS against 0.9V RMS.
The Silver Night MkII 300B's high-frequency extension is 24 kHz against the C8's 20 kHz, its thd 0.100% against 0.080%, and its input sensitivity 0.1V RMS against 0.9V RMS. Both share low-frequency extension (20 Hz).
The VK-P80's thd is 0.100% against the C8's 0.080%, its mm gain 50 dB against 55 dB, its mc gain 57 dB against 75 dB, and its input impedance 47000Ω against 44000Ω.
The ATE-2001's input impedance is 47000Ω against the C8's 44000Ω, its input sensitivity 0.0V RMS against 0.9V RMS, and its weight 8.5 kg (19 lbs) against 8.2 kg (18 lbs). Both share thd (0.080%).
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