VTL TL2.5i Preamplifier

Description

The TL2.5i is an all tube preamplifier that has been very well thought out in terms of design. It offers 6 line level inputs, an optional internal phono stage, 2 pairs of outputs (one to your power amp, the other to a headphone amp perhaps?), an AV processor loop (to integrate into a surround system with ease).

The i in the name refers to an update which improved a number of components which has led to a dramatic jump forward in performance, the phono stage also received a respectable update with this i revision as well. Also a pair of gain switches have been added to the circuit giving increased flexibility.

The TL2.5i offers great value for money and delivers a real slice of proper high end performance and a glimpse of what is to come as you move up the range.

• Pure tube circuit with high current low impedance output
• Drives amplifier loads down to 45kohm without audible bass roll-off
• Stiff power supplies for each gain stage
• 6 line inputs (5 with phono), 2 pairs single ended RCA outputs, 1 tape loop, 1 record output, 1 external processor loop for home theater
• Optional internally retro-fittable phono stage for MM and MC
• Remote volume control and mute
• User Selectable Gain Switch (Normal and Low gain) in the Line Stage
• Mono function for Line and Phono inputs
• Simplest direct circuit path for purest musical sound and high reliability
• Audiophile-quality 27mm laser-trimmed volume and balance controls
• High quality VTL gold plated RCA jacks
• High quality glass fiber circuit board with heavy copper traces
• Heavy 16-gauge chassis construction, with well-shielded power supplies
• Ultra-low-radiation power transformer design
• Detachable IEC power cord

Optional internally retro-fittable phono stage for MM and MC:

• User-selectable Load and Gain settings
• Low-noise hybrid JFET design
• User selectable MC Step-up transformer option for lowest noise
• Improved filtering against RF interference