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
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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