From DW Fearn
Bring legendary warmth, precision, and hand-crafted analog excellence to your professional studio. Designed for recording and tuned for mastering professionals who demand uncompromising sonic quality, the VT-5M is a true stereo processor built to perform reliably for decades.
Key Features & Architecture :
- Circuitry & Design:
- Class-A Tube Stages: Eight 6072 dual triodes optimized for high headroom.
- Transformer coupled: Hand selected and custom input/output transformers and passive LC inductors.
- True Stereo Control: Single set of high-precision controls simultaneously adjusts both channels.
- Precision Switches: High-quality silver-contact switches for repeatable recall.
- Frequency Response
- Flat within ± 0.5 text{ dB} from 20 text{ cps} to 20 text{ kc}.
- Wide Bandwidth
- -3 text{ dB} down at 0.5 text{ cps} and 80 text{ kc}.
- Low Distortion
- THD + Noise < 0.10\% across full audio spectrum.
- Signal-to-Noise
- 82 text{ dB} minimum S/N ratio.
Independent EQ Section Controls
ControlFrequencies / BandwidthGain / Range
Low Cut30, 40, 100, or 400 Hz0 to -10 dB shelving (1 dB steps)
Low Boost20, 40, 60, 100, or 140 Hz0 to 10 dB shelving (1 dB steps)
Mid Cut200, 300, 400, 500, 600, or 700 Hz0 to -10 dB (variable Q sharpening)
High Boost1.5, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, or 16 kHz0 to 10 dB (Bandwidth Q: 0.6 to 1.7)
High Cut1.7, 4, 10, or 28 kHz0 to -10 dB shelving (Noise/digital filter)
- Gain TrimReference
- +4 dBm-5 to +5 dB adjustable in 1 dB steps
- Hand-Crafted Excellence
- Not mass-produced. True Boutique Independent and US made. Each VT-9M is meticulously engineered, wired, burned-in, and rigorously tested by hand before leaving the workshop. Backed by a Limited 7-Year Warranty (90 days on vacuum tubes).
- Circuitry
- Pure Class-A triode vacuum tube audio path utilizing eight 6072A dual triodes.
- Input Impedance
- 40k ohms balanced-bridging (accepts 600 ohm nominal sources).
- Frequency Response
- ± 0.5 dB 20 cps to 20 kc ::: -3dB@0.5cps&80 kc
- Distortion
- THD + Noise < 0.10 % (20 cps to 20 kc)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio
- 82 dB minimum.
- Maximum Output Level
- +22 dBm unterminated.
- Equalization
- Passive LC circuitry with custom-made inductors and silver-contact rotary switches (featuring adjustable low cut, low boost, mid cut, high boost, high cut, high bandwidth Q, and gain trim).
- Power Requirements
- 115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 85 W
Free 3-Year Warranty
In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.
Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →
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