Audio
Note L2
Successor
to the original Audio Note Pre-Aplifier Kit
(and formerly called the M2 Pre-Amplifier Kit)
This pre-amplifier is ideal for DIY builders
looking for a top of the line classic tube Audio
Kit from Audio Note.
The
features are numerous including:
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Individual
AN Silver plated RCA's for input and output.
Optional Extender Kit for selector for Line
only version.
15" wide chassis with internal Steel
Shield for ultra quiet operation.
High quality silver plated copper PTFE wire
& AN Shielded cable for internal hookup
Detailed build manual with numerous electrical
checks along the way to test both RIAA and
Line sections.
Phono Stage newly designed by Audio Note's
Andy Grove for ultimate in tube warmth and
dynamics.
Optional Upgrades of resistors, electrolytic
& film capacitors, silver shielded cable.
ELMA selector and a NOBLE Volume pot |
The new optional L2 Phono Stage designed by
Andy Grove yields a perfect RIAA curve using
a 12AX7 input and 12AU7 output (optional output
tube available in a 6922/6DJ8 configuration).
General Specification
Inputs
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1xPhono
Input and up to 5 additional line level
inputs |
Outputs
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Two
sets of Main outputs |
Controls
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Volume
and 6-position selector switch |
Chassis
Dimensions |
15"
wide, 16" back to front, 5.75"
height including height from floor |
Phono
Stage Gain
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55db
(Note Phono signal travels through phono
& Line stage for total gain of 55db) |
Input
Overload |
300mv
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Input
Impedence |
47K
ohms ( adjustable ) |
Noise
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54db
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Line
Stage Gain |
23db |
Input
Impedence |
100K
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Output
Impedence |
3K
ohms |
Total
Harmonic Distortion |
0.2%
@ 1V output |
Noise
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88db
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Input Selector Extender Option (Line-only
Version)
We have also added a very high quality extender
kit for the ELMA selector with a custom made
bracket for the ultimate in short length leads
and high quality switching.
Normally, a pre-amplifier's
input selector switch is physically situated
on the front panel. This means that all of the
inputs have to be routed quite a long way. Our
solution is to use an extender. This allows
the switch itself to be mouted closer to the
input sockets so that much smaller lengths of
wire can be used to connect to it.
The extender kit can only be
used with the line-only version as there is
no room with the phono board fitted.
For more information see also: AudioNoteKits.com
Click here to view a low resolution/fast download
version of the L2 Pre-amplifier Construction
Manual.
What customers are saying about the L2 Pre-Amplifier
Kit
Don Curry
"I had been a kit builder many years
ago and had done an MK3 Dynaco with its short
12 page kit setup manual; But your manual with
88 pages of step by step instructions and photos
JUST SIMPLY BLEW ME AWAY. I was so impressed
about it that I ran off a copy for my own personal
knowledge and so I can study it alot without
being tied to the computer screen."
Erik
Snip
"The kit looks wonderful! And also
documentation is very detailed! (must be loads
of work!) And I really must make you and AN
a compliment because it all looks stunning!"
Paul Hopkins (click
here for the full review)
...The preamp is sounding superb and is
very quiet, no audible hum or buzz. What I noticed
at first listen was the bass weight this preamp
provides. The bass is very deep and tight and
provides a great foundation for the music. I
thought my speakers were fairly good, but now
I think I'm hearing their full potential for
the first time. The sound is very balanced top
to bottom, images are large and nicely positioned
in the sound stage and the soundstage is also
wide and deep. The dynamics are perfect and
there is a certain cohesiveness to the music
that is hard to describe. I think maybe the
top notch parts and the power supply of this
preamp have plenty to say about the sound...
Paul
Hopkins
Paul Hopkins comments after installing the L2
phono stage board into his existing L2 pre-amplifier...
"The L2 phono stage is installed and
operating flawlessly. Still messing around with
it a little and letting it break in some before
evaluation, but my early thoughts are excellent
ones."
Igor
Bilot
Once I turned on the L2 pre-amplifier, I
was amazed by a far more open sound stage, all
instruments and voices were well balanced and
clearly defined. Sound waves were floating in
the air, adding another dimension. The sound
was much more detailed and clear, almost pristine.
The bass was more tight and focused and the
tweeters came alive under the jazz brushes:
I never heard them so clearly. Clarity, details
and a warmish side characterize this product.
Musically, it was fascinating to hear the music
I'm used to and discover the details I missed
before. I was unable to turn the power off for
hours, the sound was so sweet, no harsh or metallic
aspects, just flawless in every detail and very
well equilibrated.
There is absolutely no hum when both volume
pots of the amplifier and the pre-amplifier
are turned towards maximum. The cosmetic of
this product is also really pleasant, thanks
to Brian for consistently improving and refining
his kit products.
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L2 preamplifier + L4 power amplifier
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