TThe valve pre-amp soulshine2, based on our successful
soulshine model, is VALVET’s new top-of-the-line product. Also in this
case, tubes weren’t re-invented, but were used especially cleverly. Two
directly coupled stages in one intelligent circuit – more isn’t needed
to convey great feeling. The soulshine provides connections for 4 line
inputs. All signal connections inside the housing are made with pure
silver PTFE. The soulshine2 is a complete double mono construction
including an external double mono powersupply.
It comes with a 48-position mechanical volume switch (with remote
control) and a display beside the volume knob to show the position. This
display can be dimmed and switched of completely with the full metal
remote handset which also provides a „Mute“ function. There is only one
capacitor in the signal path: a custom made for VALVET Evo silver/gold
from MUNDORF. The feet are a custom made „Pro“ version from bFly-Audio.
The signal runs through two double triodes (ECC802S + ECC99). There
is a choice of two outputs plus recording output or three outputs
(standard). No component-overkill, but perfect working conditions for
the soulshine. All housing components are made of aluminum, between 2
und 12mm thick. The soulshine shows exceptional detail, plasticity and
sound stage. Everything is played on a black/still background.
The listener hears no tube noise, but many tube virtues. Voices
really have body, strings have the right fluidity, and an electric
guitar sounds just like it should. Especially the harmony between
silence and dynamics captivates the listener right away. The soundstage
and „being there feeling“ even betters the excellent soulshine preamp.
Please compare with the very best preamps on the market. The s2 is JUST
PURE MUSIC!
Details:
Connections: 4 Line Level Inputs (Input Impedance approx. 100 KOhms),
2 Main Outputs (Output Impedance approx. 400 Ohms)
plus RecOut or 3 Main Outputs.
Solid silver plated RCA Sockets (or WBT NextGen (copper or silver, both at extra charge)),
Neutrik XLR Sockets for INPUT 1 and OUTPUT
1 Amplification: approx. x8 (18dB),
Maximum Output Voltage > 50 Volts
Dimensions: Preamp 444 x 50 x 306, Width x Height x Depth in mm
Powersupply 444 x 50 x 306, Width x Height x Depth in mm
Case: Completely made of aluminum, black anodized or power coated,
Frontpanel black or silver anodized, Chrome at extra charge