Summit TD 100: Gary Faller Engineering

TD-100 Instrument Preamp and Tube Direct Box

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New Summit TD-100s

The new TD-100 instrument preamp and tube direct box from Summit Audio features a hybrid signal path utilizing both a discrete solid state output device and a 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube to give your musical instruments the clarity of class A sound with the richness and warmth of vacuum tubes all in ½ rack space. Perfect for both live and studio use, the TD-100 offers both XLR microphone level and ¼" TRS line level outputs, plus variable input impedance, polarity switch and ground lift, signal and overdrive LEDs, and even a headphone output for use as a practice device. All with the quality that says Summit Audio. Gary's Review: In actual session use, true input impedance matching reduces any audible string "clack". In a shoot out with the Avalon Direct, the Summit just plain sounds better, regardless of the lack of a fancy front panel.

Features:

Variable input impedance from 10K ohms to 2M ohms
XLR mic level output
1/4" TRS line level output
Headphone output
Up to +24dB output gain
Signal ground lift
Polarity switch
Signal and overload LEDs
Internal high voltage power supply
One 12AX7A/ECC83 vacuum tube
3 year warranty

PDG Price: $410 plus shipping.