GraemeS Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]All Tube Direct Box bought in 2014 direct from Obeid Khan, the manufacturer and engineer behind the original Ampeg SVT DI. Modified to 240v UK. [/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The Khan Audio VTDI is a faithful re-creation of the classic Ampeg SVTDI all tube direct box. It utilizes a single 12AU7 in a unique 2-stage design that maxmizes both the harmonic richness of the tube as well as powerful low-impedance output drive capability.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Features:[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]All Tube Signal Path 1 x 12AU7 Tube 1/4" Instrument Input with 6dB Pad Switch 1/4" Instrument Thru "Tube Processed" Tube Driven Transformer Balanced XLR Line Output with Ground Lift Power off "safe" mode - works as a passive DI High Headroom Gain Stage Design High Filtered Internal Power Supply Specifications: Input Impedance: 2.2M ohm Max Signal Input: 3v RMS (+10dB) Gain: -10dB to XLR Output Frequency Response: 8Hz - 120KHz +/- 1dB THD (1KHz 0dB Input): .75% Signal to Noise: > -92dB Size: 8.0" x 5.0" x 2.25" Voltage: 120vAC Weight: 4lbs[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Located in Glasgow. Collection preferred as I wouldn't necessarily like posting it. On tour around the UK in May, so may be able to drop off/exchange in person! [/font][/color] Edited April 30, 2016 by GraemeS
roman_sub Posted April 26, 2016 Posted April 26, 2016 Wonder how these compare to REDDI... Though I know REDDI's "thru" is unprocessed, unlike here. Anyway, GLWTS!
GraemeS Posted April 27, 2016 Author Posted April 27, 2016 I haven't had the opportunity to do an A/B comparison with a REDDI, but I think the Khan is altogether a bit rounder and a little less angry sounding. Anybody else have any experience with the REDDI and the Khan?
Bigwan Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 There's an A/B on youtube between the Ampeg DI (identical valve circuit to the Khan) and REDDI if that helps. I preferred the sound of the Ampeg myself!
roman_sub Posted April 27, 2016 Posted April 27, 2016 I think this is the link to the comparison: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2AuUWLprgU"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2AuUWLprgU[/url] Khan looks like a nice piece of kit, and maybe a few beer tokens less than the REDDI.
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