TCA-3018A vs Plinius Kaitaki
The Kaitaki's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the TCA-3018A's 90 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.005%, and its mc gain 66 dB against 74 dB. Both share output voltage (0.5V RMS).
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The Tandberg TCA-3018A is a preamplifier designed with a minimalist approach, featuring a toroidal transformer and discrete circuitry. It includes separate inputs for moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, with a switch to select between them. The preamp is part of a series that includes other models like the TCA 3002A and TCA 3008A. It was manufactured from 1987 to 1993 in Norway.
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The Kaitaki's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the TCA-3018A's 90 dB, its thd 0.050% against 0.005%, and its mc gain 66 dB against 74 dB. Both share output voltage (0.5V RMS).
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