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Product Information
We are proud to offer the UltraVerve vacuum tube line stage preamplifier. It features the famous 6SN7 octal vacuum tube, and all vacuum tube rectification using the 5AW4 octal tube rectifier.
deHavilland developed this line stage to complement their single ended triode amplifiers. One of the things they achieved was to design a preamp that did not damage the dynamic quality of the music. The UltraVerve line stage is a true zero negative feedback Class A design. The octal tube complement coupled with tube rectification produces a huge, full-bodied soundstage and an angelically sweet and dynamic midrange. This preamp is just a joy to listen through.
The Verve preamplifier features 100% hand wired point-to-point circuitry in the audio as well as the power supply circuit. The front panel is heavy duty Mercedes Silver powder coat with Steel Gray powder coat chassis. It features a soft start turn on circuit for gentle startup. The design places very little stress on the tube complement. This assures extremely long service and sonic life of the tubes. Quality, Value, and Performance, by deHavilland, "Hand made in California with a passion for sound since 1997"
according to Kara (deHavilland's chief engineer):
The octal tubes we employ give you what in "Tube Lore" is described as "BIG TONE", something you just can't get with nine pin miniature tubes found in most preamps. 12AX7’s or 6922’s just can't get there. While many companies say that the simplest circuit is the best, they don’t practice what they preach -- they have miles of circuitry and solid state regulation everywhere. Our R&D shows that regulated power supplies can ruin the dynamics and imaging, just like too much feedback does. We spend more time and money on our filtering and use big, strong 5U4 and 5AW4 tube rectifiers, because they provide super dynamics. Furthermore, all of our power supply and audio circuit wiring is point to point, using the best wire available and the best dielectric known to man -- air. And while others may dress their equipment up with fancy gold or chrome plating and exotic woods that offer little or no sonic improvement, we prefer to use premium components and provide you, the listener with affordable, high quality equipment. Our gear is literally overbuilt to last a lifetime! At deHavilland, we are serious when we say that we want more listeners to be able to experience the beauty of single-ended vacuum tube sound, making this type of pre amplifier available to a much wider range of listeners -- that's our story.
Design Specifications bandwidth 20Hz to 80 kHz |
Product Features * Higher voltage power supply transformer |
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* Goldpoint stepped attenuator features Smooth "precise feeling" turning torque. Highest quality, Swiss made switch components. 24 position switches with "make before break" contacts. Silver plated rivet type switch contacts with gold anti-corrosion coating.
OR *Stereo Alps Motorized Potentiometer Volume Control instead of the Goldpoint Stepped Attenuator Volume Control.
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Call or email for current Black Swamp Audio pricing.
Pricing:
UltraVerve Preamplifier-----------------------------------------------------------$ 2,495.00
UltraVerve Remote Control Preamplifier------------------------------------------$ 2,995.00
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