L-3000 MkII

About the L-3000 MkII

The Allnic L-3000 Mk II is a top-tier stereo tube preamplifier featuring a single gain stage design that uses only one tube for amplification, aiming to deliver purer, more detailed, spacious, and dynamic sound. It employs transformer coupling with proprietary output transformers newly designed for the Mk II version, built in-house with 78% nickel windings. The preamplifier operates in pure Class A with no negative feedback, ensuring a silent background and no coloration of the music. It includes Allnic's patented Absorb GEL tube dampers to reduce microphonics and a precision 42-silver-point oil clutched motorized attenuator volume control, which is remote controllable and provides ±0dB channel unbalance at all volume settings. The L-3000 Mk II features ultra-high-speed automatic voltage regulation circuits made entirely with vacuum tubes for each channel to protect against AC line fluctuations and includes a 40-second automatic muting system during warm-up to prevent harmful transients. Sonically, it offers holographic soundstaging, exceptional resolution, clarity, micro-dynamics, and drive, with lifelike instrument and vocal timbre and placement in three-dimensional space. The midrange is noted for its transparency, articulation, and harmonic richness, while the treble is fluid, sweet, and present. The bass is tight, powerful, and impactful with excellent decay and air. The unit is housed in elegant, functional chassis with amber analog current meters displaying operational status. It was first introduced around 2015 and set a new standard for high-end quality at a reasonable cost.