Genesis Stereo Pre-amplifier
Genesis Stereo Pre-amplifier represents the first product in the Genesis Project series and was actually given the name Genesis as per the request of the customer who first sanctioned the development thereof. This customer had fallen head over heels for the Black Widow pre-amplifier sound, but required a balanced pre-amplifier in his system. He felt that the name Genesis was apt as this was to be the first product in the balanced series from Valve Audio.
The development model was based around an eight-tube layout. Per channel two 6922 differential stages buffered by two 6H30 followers per signal phase formed the core of the original design. Power supply duties were taken care of by ten toroidal transformers, ten rectifier stacks, and eight high and low voltage regulators. Premium quality components were selected for their sonic attributes, rather than their price tags. Remote control functionality was a given in this no-compromise design, with the actual volume control being achieved by phase cancellation, rather than the traditional voltage divider concept. This concept design attained production status after about a year of fine-tuning and became the very successful original Genesis pre-amplifier.
The second generation Genesis pre-amplifier strongly draws from the design roots of the original model, with a complete revamp of the power supply methodology. Three dedicated toroidal transformers replace the ten of the original model, with five rectifier stacks and a ten regulator layout. All signal capacitors are replaced by the magnificent Cardas Golden Ratio TM Signal Capacitors. Where customer preference dictates, the equally supremely musical Hovland Musicaps are used with absolutely amazing results.
Specifications
- Fully balanced design
- Three balanced inputs
- Two single-ended inputs
- Tube complement: Four 6H30, and four 6922
- Ten Seperate toroidal transformers for logic, HT and Heater supplies
- Frequency response 15 Hz – 75 kHz (-0,5 dB/-0,3 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 102 dB (below 2V RMS)
- Cardas Golden Ratio signal capacitors
- Inputs: Three balanced XLR stereo, two single-ended RCA stereo
- Outputs: Two balanced XLR stereo, two single-ended RCA / channel
- Full function remote control unit
- Dimensions: 450 mm x 115 mm x 500 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 11 kg
- Full function remote control unit
- Available in silver or black Ceracote finish
- Silver or black anodised finish available on special request
Reviews
We are waiting for the first review of the updated series.
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