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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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