3000

About the 3000

The Zanden Model 3000 preamplifier is a minimalist yet sophisticated valve line-stage preamplifier that uses a single 5687WB double triode vacuum tube for amplification and a 6CA4 tube as a full-wave rectifier in a separate power supply chassis. It employs a unique fixed-bias vacuum tube amplifying circuit with zero negative feedback and uses amorphous cobalt transformers at both inputs and outputs to isolate ground loops and ensure powerful drive to the power amplifier. The preamplifier includes three single-ended (RCA) and one balanced (XLR) inputs, with two pairs of single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) outputs. It features a high-quality Alps RK50 potentiometer for volume control, high-purity solid-core copper wiring, and a chassis designed with noise absorption materials for shielding. The unit offers absolute polarity inversion and is designed to minimize noise and sound quality degradation, making it suitable for high-end audio systems. The power supply is external, housing the 6CA4 tube, and the entire system is built with exceptional craftsmanship and premium components, reflecting a luxury audio product with a price around 18,800 EUR (~ ). Dimensions are approximately 398x103x254 mm for the main unit and 155x163x336 mm for the power supply, weighing 9.0 kg and 5.5 kg respectively.