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11A Reference Tube Preamp (High-Low Gain)

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From 11A Customer Reviews, interesting little test: Bernie (spab) "I have also tested the 11A in terms of comparing the sound from my excellent cd source directly to amps versus inserting the 11A pre between. I could detect no difference whatsoever.... So, my two cents: the SAS preamps are stellar – with my 11A I hear no compression or any other alteration of the originating signal."

Ray: "your prees are somewhat legendary in there reviews."


11A Tube Preamp, Features, Specifications, Shopping Cart

Welcome to SAS Audio Labs. The reference 11A tube preamplifier is the culmination of years of scientific research, 3 1/2+ years of proprietary listening testing (not the same as simply voicing that other manufacturers use).

Our customers enjoy how natural music sounds when the artificial artifacts, the sonic signatures are eliminated. They realize it is much better to eliminate the problems to begin with. To our knowledge, not one 11A has been placed on the used market since the 11As inception in 2006. Our customers realize what is really important, the music.

Besides perfection, a control (in parallel) can be adjusted to compensate for differing amplifier input impedances. So no one is left out because they are running a 20k vs 100k input impedance amplifier. And of course you can also adjust it just because you want to. You are the boss.

In order to keep the sonic consistency, critical parts are within 0,5% tolerance. The 11A comes in several configurations. There is the B11A with three inputs and two outputs, and the standard 11A with 5 inputs and 2 outputs. One can order either as high gain or low gain.

Take advantage of our 30 day money back guarantee, 7 year warranty. You have nothing to lose except inferior sounding music. Check out our Specials page for demos/slightly blemished 11As.


What else makes the 11A tube preamplifiers keepers?

  1. Properly designed low reactance power supply. The power supply has two functions. One is to minimize AC ripple, interference, noise. The second is to provide a constant, reference voltage for all audio frequencies.


  2. Tube dampers, and chassis resonance control, helping to provide a dead silent backround. Internal damping eliminates the need for special feet.


  3. No global negative feedback, cathode followers, buffer stages, or Mu circuit (which includes cathode follower with super high feedback). The fewer the properly designed stages the better.


  4. 7 year parts and labor warranty, 1 year on tubes:

Please feel free to contact me at sasaudio@omnilec.com with any questions or comments.

11A Tube Preamplifier Specifications:

Frequency Response:			  0,6hz - 110khz  -1db (100pf, 100k load), 			                                     
Gain:                         		  20db gain, approx. ( 8db gain available) 
Total Harmonic Distortion at 2 vrms:      0.015% high gain, includes noise. (18db < 6SN7GTA/B) 
Channel Separation at 10khz:              90db typical  
Signal Polarity:			  Inverts
Input Impedance:			  25k ohms (50k optional)
Min. Amplifier Input Impedance:		  15k ohms
Volume Controls:                           2 
Tape Loops, HT bypass:                     Optional
Line Inputs:                               3 (5, Standard version) 
Preamp. Outputs:                           2 
Tube Regulation:		           Yes

Line Cord Length:			   6 feet standard cryod Jenalabs "Basic" 
Power Consumption:                        27 watts
Power Requirements:                      120 Volts AC, 50/60hz 
Dimensions:                               19" front
                                           4" high (with stock feet)
                                          14 1/4" deep (counting knobs and jacks)
 
Actual Weight:                            17 lbs. 

Factory Direct Price B11A:		 $2949.00  

Factory Direct Price Standard 11A:       $3149.00 

Shipping included within the Continental USA. Outside USA, check on shipping charges.


To Audition or Purchase the 11A Tube Preamplifiers

30 day money back guarantee. Payment can be made from a Paypal account, a credit card through Paypal (do Not need a paypal account, use sasaudio@omnilec.com for email address ), a Cashiers Check, Post Office Draft, Money Order (US dollars), or Personal Check (allow time for all checks to clear) payable to SAS Audio Labs. Normal shipping is FedEx ground unless specified differently. Guarantee/Warranty

SAS Audio Labs

503 W Jefferson St #2
Morton, Illinois USA 61550
TEL: (309) 263-0736
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Email: sasaudio@omnilec.com

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