About the TL-5.5
The VTL TL-5.5 Series II Signature preamplifier is a high-end vacuum tube line preamplifier designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional sound quality and modern functionality. It features a tube complement of 2 x 12AU7 and 4 x 12AT7 tubes in the line stage, with options for MM and MC phono stages. The preamplifier offers 68dB of gain, balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs, and a frequency response from 1Hz to 200kHz with less than 1dB deviation. It includes a remote control with functions such as power, source select, volume, mute, fade, balance control, and phase reverse. The chassis is rigid and well-shielded for quiet operation, with a sleek precision-milled faceplate. The TL-5.5 is praised for its dynamic vitality, soundstage, and sonic clarity, employing toroidal power transformers and robust power supplies for each gain stage. It also features relay switching and a laser-trimmed Alps remote volume control. The unit weighs 40 lbs fully packed and measures 17.5 x 17.5 x 4.75 inches.
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