Presonus TubePre Vacuum Valve Tube PreAmp

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The Presonus TubePRE is the highest quality vacuum tube preamp in its class.

Loaded with PreSonus' award winning dual servo preamplifier, the TubePre affordably delivers low noise tube warmth for vocals, guitars, bass guitars, synths and sound modules. The TubePre noticeably outperforms preamps in low cost mixers and recording interfaces making it an easy choice for anyone desiring to enhance their recordings with the magic of tubes.

Presonus TubePRE main features include:

•Award-Winning Dual Servo Tube-Preamp
•Low Price High Performance
•Tube Drive and Gain Control
•-20 dB Pad and Phase Reversal
•+48V Phantom Power
•80Hz Rumble Filter
•Back-Lit VU Meter
•XLR and 1/4in Output
•Great as a Direct Box
•Tube Drive 0dB to +20dB
•Gain 3dB to +48dB
•THD+Noise (Unweighted): 0.05% at 0dB Tube Drive, 10% at 30dB Tube Drive
•Noise Floor: -98dB
•Signal To Noise: >95dB
•Power Supply Rejection: >98dB
•Amplifier Type: Dual-Servo
•Weight: 5lbs
•Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 x 1.75

I have recently upgraded the standard 12AX7 Valve to an Electro Harmonix Cryo Valve. This is in prestine as new condition and has only been used a couple of times. Here is some info on the Valve:

Cryogenically treated EH 12AX7 valves. The valves have been subjected to subzero temperatures for several days and then slowly elevated to room temp by a microprocessor controlled system. The treatment has been carried out by the worlds leading Cryogenic specialist lab. Tubes subjected to Cryo treatment undergo a molecular structural change within all the inner metal components which is known to relieve internal stresses and produce a more tactile, smooth and more rugged material. Great tubes made even better with the Cryo treatment.


WHAT ABOUT THE TONE?

These valves produce a very detailed tone with clear and emphasised highs yet somehow they seem able to produce that wonderful valvey fat tone. Even better tone than the normal tubes following the Cryo treatment.
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Price is £70 plus £5 p + p