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The CS610C is unique in the budget preamplifier market. This outstanding phono/line preamplifier is the result of over 20 years of research and development. Despite its unpretentious visual characteristics, the CS610C is packed with simple yet innovative solutions to the complex problems associated with the primary amplification stage of an audio system. The circuit layout is a symmetrical configuration to reduce intermodulation both within and without the audio band and is constructed entirely from discrete components, chosen for their sound quality and reliability. The CS610C also makes extensive use of ‘star earthing’ which is implemented with a hard-wired loom. This labour intensive process using high-quality oxygen free copper wire, gives real and objective improvements in sound staging, stereo separation and clarity. The mains transformer resides in an external plug-top power supply case to eliminate damaging magnetic field effects from the on-board circuitry. High grade close tolerance metal film resistors, DNM slit foil reservoir capacitors, an Alps volume pot and switchgear with silver-plated contacts combine with the craftsmanship of classic handmade British hi-fi to produce a stunning sounding preamplifier - easily capable of out-performing far more expensive competitors. The Crimson CS610C is a true high-performance budget audiophile product. It offers a no-compromise approach to producing the best sound quality for the available budget. The absence of remote control may concern some customers, but the loss of musical clarity, detail and dynamic range which afflicts conventional remote control volume systems in products at this price is quite unbelievable. If you love music, such compromises are easy to make! Living without remote control is nowhere near as difficult as you might think! Vinyl lovers will appreciate the excellent low noise switchable moving coil and moving magnet stage which is more than capable of being matched with comparatively expensive source equipment. The CS610C also provides 3 line level inputs and 1 tape loop - the tape out feature can also serve as an additional line input. All this and enough loose change to increase your music collection sensible in the extreme! __________________________________________________ |
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