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The Von Gaylord Audio Harmony Pre-Amplifier is a high-end Class A tube preamplifier designed with a minimalist and effective approach. It features inputs for CD, tuner, and auxiliary sources, and employs a ported module design with premium Von Gaylord silver wire internally. The chassis is CNC machined from heavy-duty aluminum with an elegant faceplate, including a central power toggle switch and a rotary volume knob. The preamp includes three RCA inputs and outputs on the rear, with no balanced XLR connections. It comes standard with a remote control. The design emphasizes vibration isolation with an isolated inner chassis to prevent distortion affecting the audio path. The internal wiring uses a unique five-cable multi-metal design to balance frequencies, resulting in smooth, bright, and airy sound with tight, well-defined bass. The components are carefully selected from over ten different brands to ensure a harmonious blend rather than individual character dominance. The unit requires a 100-hour break-in period before delivery to ensure quality and performance. Reviews highlight its exceptional transparency, dynamic range, and musicality, making it a standout valve preamplifier with a simple yet highly effective design.
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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 Magnetic's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Harmony's 102 dB, its output impedance 600Ω against 1000Ω, and its input impedance 20000Ω against 1000Ω. Both share class (A).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the Harmony's 102 dB, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 2.0V RMS, its output impedance 70Ω against 1000Ω, and its input impedance 47Ω against 1000Ω.
The REX's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Harmony's 102 dB, its output impedance 200Ω against 1000Ω, its input impedance 100Ω against 1000Ω, and its class Tube against A.
The LL1 Signature's output voltage is 1.0V RMS against the Harmony's 2.0V RMS, its input impedance 41000Ω against 1000Ω, its input sensitivity 1.0V RMS against 0.1V RMS, and its weight 16.2 kg (36 lbs) against 20.41 kg (45 lbs).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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