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A high-level preamplifier designed for pairing with the KST-100.

It is equipped with a total of 4 input systems and a tape I/O system.
In addition, two parallel outputs can be used to drive two independent power amplifiers.

Two input channels and one output channel are balanced input / output via XLR connector, so balanced transmission is possible.

It has a simple structure with only balance control and high-precision level control.

There was a special plug-in phono amplifier sold separately. With this phono amplifier, you can build in a phono equalizer amplifier.
The switching and impedance adjustment of MM cartridge and MC cartridge are possible by the adjustable switch mounted on the board of the fo section.

Model Rating
Type Line control amplifier
Input impedance 47k Ω
Output impedance 25 Ω
Frequency characteristic 0.5 hz to 450 khz -3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio 95dB
Gain 7dB
Power consumption 35W
External dimensions Width 450x Height 56.25x Depth 343.8 mm
Weight 7.9kg