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Air Tight ATC-5s
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The ATC-5s is a preamplifier from Air Tight, built with a substantial output voltage and comprehensive three-input connectivity. The ATC-5s brings Air Tight's considered engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.
Key specs that matter
Three single-ended inputs are provided, with two single-ended outputs. Gain is 18dBu, with output voltage at a substantial 20V. Input impedance is 47,000 ohms single-ended. Frequency response spans a wide 20Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is 0.02%. At 400 x 260 x 90mm and 9kg, the ATC-5s maintains a manageable preamplifier chassis reflecting Air Tight's considered Japanese engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character Air Tight's broader tube-informed engineering philosophy is celebrated for, with the wide 20Hz-100kHz bandwidth combined with the substantial 20V output voltage.
Pairing
Air Tight's own power amplifier catalogue, including the ATM-1S and ATM-2211, offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable tube-informed preamplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Key specs that matter
Three single-ended inputs are provided, with two single-ended outputs. Gain is 18dBu, with output voltage at a substantial 20V. Input impedance is 47,000 ohms single-ended. Frequency response spans a wide 20Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is 0.02%. At 400 x 260 x 90mm and 9kg, the ATC-5s maintains a manageable preamplifier chassis reflecting Air Tight's considered Japanese engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Expect the warm, richly textured character Air Tight's broader tube-informed engineering philosophy is celebrated for, with the wide 20Hz-100kHz bandwidth combined with the substantial 20V output voltage.
Pairing
Air Tight's own power amplifier catalogue, including the ATM-1S and ATM-2211, offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable tube-informed preamplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Specifications
Model name
ATC-5s
Analog inputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Analog outputs (balanced)
N/A
Analog outputs (single-ended)
2
Gain (dBu)
18
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Output voltage (V)
20
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
47 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
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)
20
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
100 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
0.02
Dimensions (mm)
400 × 260 × 90
Weight (kg)
9
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