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SPL Elector Preamp (Silver)

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SPL Elector Preamp (Silver)
Key Features
  • For CD Players, Tape Machines & More
  • VOLTAiR Tech for Pristine Sound
  • All-Analog Design with RCA and XLR Jacks
  • Tape Monitor Path for External FX
Styled in silver, the SPL Elector is a high-quality preamp for use in hi-fi scenarios. The unit is an all-analog take on the Director Mk2, giving you the same VOLTAiR technology and internal circuit topography. Use the Elector with your tape machines, casette recorders, and CD players.
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SPL ELECTOR Overview

Styled in silver, the SPL Elector is a high-quality preamp for use in hi-fi scenarios. The unit is an all-analog take on the Director Mk2, giving you the same VOLTAiR technology and internal circuit topography. Use the Elector with your tape machines, casette recorders, and CD players.

With 3 pairs of RCA and XLR jacks, you can make use of either balanced or unbalanced connections. Connect power amplifiers to the XLR jacks, or use a headphone amplifier with the RCA direct outputs. Additionally, the Elector has a Tape Monitor send and return loop. These use to be a mainstay of the '70s and '80s, but are not usually found on current designs. Using this insert path, you can put your favorite equalizers or outboard processors into the signal to tune the sound for the room. A level calibration switch near the Tape Monitor section allows you to compensate for the levels of consumer gear.

The front of the unit offers a six-way input selector switch, a promient aluminum volume knob, and a pair of VU meters for monitoring the sound. You can calibrate the VU meters for either 6 or 12 dB of headroom.

Multiple Connnections Possible
The Elector is a stereo preamplifier that provides connectivity for six analog (three stereo) sources in the form of balanced XLR inputs, while the other three stereo input channels are standard RCA inputs. Power amplifiers or active loudspeakers can be connected via balanced XLRs and you can connect the Direct Out to your own headphone amplifier.
Prominent Volume Dial
Volume is controlled in the 120V rail VOLTAiR volume stage and an ALPS RK27 Big Blue potentiometer, providing a sturdy feel and excellent channel matching.
Amp Control
Up to two power amplifiers can be wire-linked and triggered for simultaneously switching power on/off with the Elector. To achieve this, connect the AMP CTL sockets with 3.5mm mono-jack cables to the power amplifier. The Elector sends out a 12V trigger voltage on the sockets A & B to switch on or off one or two stereo amps or two mono blocks.
IR Remote Control
Volume can be remotely controlled using any existing infrared (IR) remote control.

SPL ELECTOR Specs

Analog Inputs
Connections
6 x XLR Inputs (in 3 Pairs)
6 x RCA Inputs (in 3 Pairs)
2 x RCA Send Outputs
2 x RCA Return Inputs
Input Impedance
XLR Inputs: 10 Kilohms
RCA Inputs: 47 Kilohms
Maximum Input Level
32.5 dBu
Analog Outputs
Connections
2 x XLR Preamp Outputs
2 x RCA Direct Outputs
2 x RCA Send Outputs
Output Impedance
75 Ohms
Maximum Output Level
32.5 dBu
System
Frequency Range
10 Hz (at -0.1 dB) to 200 kHz (at -1.2 dB)
Crosstalk
-108 dB at 1 kHz
THD
0.00992% at 0 dBu
Noise
-102.5 dBa
Dynamic Range
135 dB
Internal Voltages
±60 V
Power Supply
Mains Voltage
115 to 230 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz (Switchable)
Fuses
115 V: T 1 A
230 V: T 500 mA
Power Consumption
40 VA, Maximum
Standby Power Consumption
0.7 W
Physical
Dimensions
11 x 3.9 x 13.3" / 28 x 10 x 34 cm
Weight
9.4 lb / 4.3 kg

SPL ELECTOR Reviews

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Is this hardware version 1.1? If so it will have ...

Is this hardware version 1.1? If so it will have dip switches on back of unit. This allows home theater bypass.
Asked by: Robert
The SPL Elector Preamp has 4 dip switches on the back. This and further details can be found on the SPL product page for the Elector Preamp, linked here: https://spl.audio/en/spl-produkt/elector/
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2024-04-15
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