{"product_id":"spl-elector-analogue-preamplifier","title":"SPL Elector Analogue Preamplifier","description":"\u003csection data-element_type=\"section\" data-id=\"6eb9117\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6eb9117 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"2ce9371\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ce9371\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"heading.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"33e696a\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33e696a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElector from SPL is a pure analogue preamplifier based on the same circuit featured in SPL’s Director Mk2 Preamp and Converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure analogue preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 analogue inputs (inc 3x XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sets of outputs (RCA \/ XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x mechanical VU meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALPS heavy duty volume pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable remote controllable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape monitor stage for cassette decks or other outboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe analog purist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elector is the perfect preamplifier for the lover of pure analog technology. With motorized, remote volume control, tape monitor path, retro-look-VU-meter and the all superior VOLTAiR technology the Elector brings analog sources to new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eMilled from solid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red marker LED ensures good visibility of the volume parameter even in darkened environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemote control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elector learns to communicate with it with the simple push of a button.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning made easy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis video explains how you can use any infrared remote control to remotely control the volume and the source selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of joy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to six (6 !) analog stereo sources can be connected to the Elector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elector offers three pairs of balanced inputs with XLR jacks and three standard inputs with gold-plated RCA jacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood ol’ times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTape Monitor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tape monitor circuitry is quite retro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho still owns a cassette recorder or a tape machine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho else loops in an equalizer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo put it another way:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho would like to do it and cannot do it because no manufacturer offers a tape monitor circuit anymore?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, those who want can again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday’s audio levels are much higher than in the past and many recorders will be overloaded by them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn that case simply press the switch and the level to the recorder is lowered by 10 dB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo compensate, the level from the recorder is increased by 10 dB. Et voilà.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreamp \u0026amp; Direct Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the output side, power amplifiers or active loudspeakers can be connected to the preamp output sockets using XLRs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Direct Out via RCA picks up the output signal before the volume control and thus offers the possibility to connect a headphone amplifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything under control – AMP CTL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standby mode of devices with 12V trigger input, can be switched on and off via AMP CTL, together with the Elector. This allows, for example, the SPL Performer s800, Performer m1000 or Performer s1200 power amplifiers to be ideally integrated into the set-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSounds good\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith all devices of the Professional Fidelity series we develop not only according to plan, but also by ear. Many important components are installed on the circuit boards using Through-hole technology. This way we can ensure that we can use the best sounding components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe VOLTAiR Technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In our Professional Fidelity series, we refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe highest possible audio quality requires the highest possible audio operating voltage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 120V technology works with +\/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, we have developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +\/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the way, the “120V” in the name of the technology has nothing to do with the local mains voltage from the mains power socket. This is about the operating voltage inside the device with which the audio signals are processed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mains voltage from the mains power socket is transformed to the required secondary voltage in the device’s internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer. Rectifiers convert this AC voltage into DC voltage required in the audio device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eComparison\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost audio devices work with an internal operating voltage of +\/-15 volts and can thus process a maximum input level of +21.5 dBu. If a DAC, for example, has an output level of +22 dBu at 0 dBFS, level peaks of the music material would already cause overloads in the input stage of the device. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll components in the audio device often operate at their limits. The result is an unsteady sound that causes stress and faster ear fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPL devices with VOLTAiR technology can handle input levels of +32.5 dBu thanks to the higher internal operating voltage of +\/- 60 volts – thus offering 12 dB more headroom. All components consequently operate continuously in the optimum operating range. The result is a very pleasant, natural and relaxed sound experience. So you can enjoy your music in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese diagrams clearly show the superiority of the VOLTAiR technology in comparison to other circuits with lower, common operating voltages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOLTAiR is that good\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the lab, we pitted Phonitor xe against the best audio measurement system and found that Audio Precision could not measure VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"section-title x-product__tabs-heading\"\u003eAll specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"x-product-specifications\" class=\"x-product__specifications x-product__specifications_can-toggle x-product__specifications_show\" data-h-max=\"258\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x-product__specifications-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dwspecs-product-table\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dwspecs-product-table-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-title\"\u003ePhysical characteristics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25 Kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (HxWxD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 x 278 x 330 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dwspecs-product-table-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.000992 % (0 dBu, 1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Hz – 300 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-108 dBu (1 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kΩ XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.5 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynamic range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dwspecs-product-table-group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group-title\"\u003eInputs\/Outputs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 X XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 X XLR, 3 X RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"SPL","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":56215610917250,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":56215610950018,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":56215610982786,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/SPL-Elector-1.jpg?v=1768427820","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/spl-elector-analogue-preamplifier","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}