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  • Advanced MCU control for smooth, safe operation with IR remote control​
  • Rear Panel​

    • L/R Output 1

    • L/R Output 2

    • L/R Tape Out

    • L/R Tape In

    • L/R Inputs 1, 2, and 3

    • DIP switches for tuning phono cartridges

    • IEC AC Input Socket

    • Counter Reset

    • Gold-plated RCA Inputs

    • Silver-plated Ground post

  • Physical

    • Matte black

    • Convection cooling

Preliminary Features

  • All valve Preamplfier and
    MM/MC stages

  • Hybrid solid state SE Class A headphone Amplifier with massive heatsinks

  • TFT (thin film technology) display,  often used in avionics, displays source selections, volume control position and hours of tube run time.

  • DIP switches for fine tuning of both MC moving coil and MM moving magnet phono cartridges

  • Four selectable inputs with two
    outputs and Tape Monitor

  • Tubes

    • 12AX-- x (12)

  • Large/oversized toroid power supplies are  enclosed separately from the amplifier sections for low noise

  • Controls

    • Volume Control

    • Source

    • Monitor

    • Loudness

    • Standby

    • Mute

    • Tube life counter​

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Bob Carver Reference Preamplifier Model V12; Vacuum Tube preamplifier
Bob Carver Reference Preamplifier Model V12; Vacuum Tube preamplifier
Bob Carver Reference Preamplifier Model V12; Vacuum Tube preamplifier
Bob Carver Reference Preamplifier Model V12; Vacuum Tube preamplifier
Coming Soon!

Reference Preamplifier Model

Call 815.985-3557

To reserve one of the first

RPM12's

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