A NOTE TO CUSTOMERS WHO WANT TO PURCHASE ADD-ON EQUALIZERS
In the past, most manufacturers of preamp-control centers, integrated amplifiers, and receivers made it easy to connect external audio equalizers and similar devices. They almost universally included a RECORDER MONITOR LOOP. These were easily identifiable by a MONITOR button on the front panel. Others even included and EXTERNAL EQUALIZER LOOP. These were easily identifiable by two pair of extra RCA jacks on the rear panel, usually with jumper connections between them. You inserted your external device into these connection. If you have such a product, you will have little problem connecting any of our external products.
If you are in the market for a new preamp-control
center, integrated amplifier, or receiver, you should keep that in mind.
There really is a need for this feature if you use an audio recorder.
It facilitates your being able to ensure that the audio recording you
were making was actually taking place as you intended, as you can
monitor its progress.
More recent A/V products have removed these feature at a savings of
about $0.50 cost. If this is your case, not all is lost.
There are work-arounds, such as, our SuperConnector, or the use of
a separate phono stage, such as our Professional Moving Magnet Preamp
MKII. Contact us for specific applications.
Pre-1955 records were recorded to different standard than now employed in RIAA equalized phono amplifiers. The Re-Equalizer compensates for this. Easily installed thru the external tape monitor circuit or your preamplifier/receiver or via the SuperConnector.
"If anything, I'm as amazed by the Re-Equalizer's apparent
noiselessness as by its obvious flexibility"
Art
Dudley, STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE, January, 2009
"The only thing to
say about this is that it is a pity that I didn’t buy it long time ago.
This piece of equipment is really necessary for playback of 78’s"
Another satisfied customer
On Stereophile Magazine List of Recommended Components
* Supplied with six pages of recommended compensation settings to accommodate any vintage
record - including acoustics. This is the most highly researched chart ever produced.
* For early dual-band and single groove stereo
discs, two units are required. 20% off 2nd unit
* Passive equalization design & film capacitors assure low TIM and transparent sound.
* High input impedance for use with either tube or solid-state amplifier outputs.
* Works with phono, tape recorder outputs - any source.
* Sixty-Four different record compensations
* Walnut case available
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Price: $369.00 (IL Res. add 8.25% IST) + $9.50 Shipping
GEMINI DRP-1 DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
The DRP-1 from Gemini is a stand alone digital rack mountable recorder that allows you to record and playback from one convenient device. It's 19" 1U rack space design ensures discreet integration into rack-mount setups, making this handy recording device ideal for audiophiles, musicians, schools, churches and anywhere else high-quality audio recording is a must.
If you want to record live, on location, you do not have to drag a 60
pound open reel recorder. Take this small, light-weight,
CD-quality recorder.
The DRP-1 features a USB port and SD
card slot, allowing you to record directly to a thumb drive or memory
card. The DRP-1 gives you the option to record in a variety of MP3
formats or in WAV at 44.1kHz/16-bit. For added flexibility, you can also
choose to record in Stereo or Mono mode. Once recording is
complete, it’s easy to download the file to your computer.
The DRP-1 allows you to connect microphones, keyboards and other
electronic instruments with ease. Or, if you’re recording a full band,
feed your mixer into it. On the
back, the unit features a stereo RCA line input, stereo RCA line output, XLR/¼-inch combo mic input and balanced XLR outputs. On the front, the
recorder provides ¼-inch stereo line inputs, a ¼-inch mic input and a
¼-inch headphone jack with dedicated volume control.
Navigating through files and folders on the DRP-1 is easy thanks to its
large, bright full-color LCD screen and Search jog wheel. During
recording, the display screen indicates information like file format,
track time, file number and amount of space left on the SD card.
•Slim19” 1U rack mount design
•Full-color LCD screen•Records from any MONO or STEREO line source
•Records 128, 256 and 320 kbps MP3 files and WAV files
(16-bit/44.1kHz)
•Record direct to the included SD card right out of the box (1 GB)
•SD (up to 4GB) or SDHC (up to 32GB) compatible
•Record direct to USB flash drive of any capacity
•Combo XLR and ¼” Microphone inputs with Mic/Line switch
•Front and rear RCA inputs
•1/4-inch (6.3mm Jack) line input
•1/4-inch (6.3mm Jack) headphone/line output
•RCA and Balanced XLR outputs
•Headphone volume control
•Input gain switch with 3 input gain levels – 20 db, 0 db and +10 db
•Adjustable record level with digital input VU
•Easily playback previously recorded media
•Easily download to a computer with the included USB cable
DRP-1: $199.95 (IL Res. add 8.25% IST) + $9.00
shipping
APHEX EXCITER WITH OPTICAL BIG BOTTOM
Not and equalizer, but a synthesizer of missing harmonics and fundamentals.
This can help in the restoration of vintage sounds. With the the Model
204 you can actually replace distorted and filtered off highs by creating new
upper register harmonics to sweeten the sound of old recordings. With
more modern recordings, the added realism can be dramatic. The patented
Aural Exciter enhances detail, clarity and imaging. It has even been
scientifically proven to increase intelligibility. It pulls a vocal or an
instrument up out of a mix. The new Optical Big Bottom adds low-end
punch with deeper, more powerful bass.
Aural Exciter Features
Increased presence and clarity
Restore natural brightness
Greater perceived loudness
Improved detail and intelligibility
Optical Big Bottom Features
Deeper, more resonant bass
Little or no increase in peak output
Tighter bass articulation
Extended low frequencies
Basic Specifications
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 38KHz (+ 0.5dB)
Hum and Noise (unweighted ): -93dBu
Crosstalk: -79dB
Input Impedance: 20 KOhms
Output Impecance: 112 Ohms
THD : 0.0003%
Connectors: XLR and 1/4”phone jacks
Power Requirements: 90-250VAC 50-60Hz, 12w
Dimensions: 19”W x 1.75”H x 8.25”D (482.6mm x 44.5mm x 209.6mm)
Shipping Weight: 9lbs (4.1kg)
List Price: $399.00
APHEX EXCITER: $299.00 (IL Res. add 8.25% IST) + $11.50 shipping
The
REK-O-KUT Professional Moving Magnet Preamp will make it possible to
use a line level input on any amplifier or mixing console for
playback with a turntable that is equipped with a conventional, moving
magnet phono cartridge. Typical input sensitivities of such inputs
are roughly 250 mVolts, and the outputs of typical moving magnet
cartridges is about 3.5 mVolts. The preamp boosts the level of the
magnetic cartridge and also applies "record compensation" in the
form of the RIAA curve. This adjusts the relative levels of bass and
treble to match that of modern records. Used with the Esoteric
Sound Re-Equalizer, it makes a fully adjustable playback system
for vintage and mono records.
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input. The REK-O-KUT Audiophile Archival Preamp can
be used to convert any AUX input to phono use. A Rear panel switch
sets up for one turntable for LP and one for 78s, or one turntable for
both types of record. If desired, connect the output of the preamp
directly to a computer sound card. It is designed for both home as well
as broadcast and studio applications.
The preamp also applies accurate “record compensation” in the form of
the RIAA curve or the most common 78 RPM record curve. Actually,
this 78 curve is almost a perfect match for early London/Decca FFRR, and
many non-NAB broadcast transcriptions. This equalization
curve is adjustable with the front panel Equalization switch. This
adjusts the relative levels of bass and treble to match that of modern
records or of vintage 78s and early radio broadcast transcriptions.
