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Trafomatic Audio LARA
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The LARA is a preamplifier from Trafomatic Audio, built with comprehensive two-plus-three input connectivity and a wide bandwidth. The LARA brings Trafomatic's considered engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.
Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Output impedance is 1,000 ohms on both connections. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 67,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 88dB unweighted. At 400 x 310 x 100mm and 10kg, the LARA represents a manageable preamplifier commitment reflecting Trafomatic's considered engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character Trafomatic's broader tube-informed engineering philosophy is celebrated for, with the wide 10Hz-67kHz bandwidth providing comprehensive frequency coverage.
Pairing
Trafomatic's own power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely Trafomatic-based system.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable tube-informed preamplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Output impedance is 1,000 ohms on both connections. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 67,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 88dB unweighted. At 400 x 310 x 100mm and 10kg, the LARA represents a manageable preamplifier commitment reflecting Trafomatic's considered engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character Trafomatic's broader tube-informed engineering philosophy is celebrated for, with the wide 10Hz-67kHz bandwidth providing comprehensive frequency coverage.
Pairing
Trafomatic's own power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely Trafomatic-based system.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable tube-informed preamplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Specifications
Model name
LARA
Analog inputs (balanced)
2
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Analog outputs (balanced)
1
Analog outputs (single-ended)
1
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Output voltage (V)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
1000
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
1000
Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)
N/A
Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)
N/A
Volume control range (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
10
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
67 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
88
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
400 x 310 x 100
Weight (kg)
10
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