C12000 2-Channel Solid State and Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

Includes our Hybrid Drive™ technology that uses the best of vacuum tubes and solid state to produce the best sound performance Separate audio & control sections 12 analog inputs including 2 configurable phono inputs Offers both solid state and vacuum tube output Fully balanced circuitry The C12000 is comprised of the C12000 Controller module and the C12000 Preamplifier module. All power control, data ports, and external control connections are located in the C12000 Controller. Dual isolated power supplies drive the left and right channels, while a dual microprocessor gives robustness to the control system.

The C12000 Preamplifier houses the audio connections and circuitry. Inside each, the left and right channels are electrically and mechanically isolated from each other to allow true dual mono operation – resulting in the ultimate stereo separation and sonic purity. The two units are connected together via a pair of specially designed, high performance umbilical cables that are shielded to prevent outside noise from leaking into the audio signal. Although they are two separate units, when connected they act as one and are easy to control and operate from the included remote control or the C12000 Controller front panel.