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Condition: Used, Excellent
Renowned for capturing authentic Leslie speaker modulation, the Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere combines analog tube warmth with rich 3D swirling motion. Driven by an internal 12AX7/ECC83 vacuum tube, this heavy-duty unit weighs 3.75 lbs and features a 1MΩ input impedance alongside a 3kΩ stereo output stage. Flexible sensitivity controls (-20 to +10 dB) accommodate both line- and instrument-level signals, while the dual-channel stereo layout ensures wide spatial separation. Housed in a rugged chassis measuring 8" wide by 8.5" deep, it operates via its dedicated 13.4V AC power supply (drawing up to 720 mA) to deliver organic tube saturation, expressive rotor acceleration dynamics, and classic vintage swirl.
- Weight with AC power pack
- 4.5 lbs
- Weight without AC power pack
- 3.75 lbs
- Maximum current consumption
- 720 mA at 13.4 V AC
- Maximum power draw
- 10 VA
- Power supply
- Use original power pack only
- Tube
- 1 x ECC 83 or 12 AX 7A
Dimensions
- Width
- 205 mm (8 in)
- Height
- 80 mm (3 1/8 in)
- Depth
- 215 mm (8 1/2 in)
Input sensitivity
- Right/Mono
- -20 to +10 dB
- Left
- -20 to +10 dB at
- Input impedance
- 1 MΩ
Output Level
- Right/Mono
- 0 to +12 dB
- Left
- 0 to +12 dB
- Impedance
- 3 kΩ
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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