38 mm
SA-1B5
PREAMPS · 2017

SA-1B5

Stam Audio
Manufacturer
Stam Audio
Type
Preamps
Production
2017
Orig. price
$1,590
Model
SA-1B5
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Audio Demos

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Compatible Sound ROMs

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Modifications

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System Components

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Specifications

SNR
>95dB
Gain
30dB
Type
Opto Compressor
Tubes
12AU7, 12AX7
Format
500 Series
Based On
Danish CL1B
Metering
Input, GR, and Output LED
Warranty
2 years
Rack Height
2U
Construction
Hand made in Chile
Current Draw
450mA
Opto Element
Custom (period-correct attack time)
Dry/Wet Blend
Yes
Attack/Release
Continuously variable, fixed, or fixed/manual
High-Pass Filter
5-position
Input Transformer
Custom US-made
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz
Output Transformer
Lundahl (Sweden)

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