Threshold FET Ten / hl stereo preamplifier in excellent condition

This listing is for a well cared for FET Ten line stage preamplifier and outboard power supply. This is an 'old school' stereo unit built back in the late 1980s by the great Nelson Pass. It uses discrete FETs throughout with no op-amps in sight. It has tape outputs, selector switch for five inputs, a stepped Nobles balance and volume control. Be warned that there is no phono stage, only a line level input

Opening the case of the 10/HL reveals an amazing layout - all discrete components, gold plated circuit boards and an attention to detail that would make a mil-spec electrical engineer gawk in admiration. Output capacitors are basic ERO polypropelenes and the resistors appear to be very nicely made metal-films. There is also an outboard power supply that keeps hum down to near zero.

It has the ability to resolve the smallest details in the recording. The brush of the cymbal, the breath against the microphone, the way the stick hits the drum and a myriad of other audiophile tricks that I crave in a high performance preamplifier. This is one high resolution piece of gear and on everyone of my recordings I heard details that I never knew existed before. But this resolution does not lose out in musicality. There is a natural sweetness to the treble and the midrange is remarkably grain free. The bass is deep and well defined. Instruments have body.
Considering the performance, a used FET-10/HL is an audio bargain. Prices vary since this was never a mass produced unit.

Under rated at an 7!

Description:
Dedicated line-level preamplifier.
FET 10/H: Line-level control center. Inputs: Analog Disc (Phono to you, fella!),
Auxiliary, FM/AM Tuner, CD Player, Video Audio, 2 Tape Monitors. Outputs: 2 Tape Record, Main to power amp.
Controls: Source, Mode (Stereo, Reverse, Invert, Mono),
Signal Distribution (Monitor Tape 1 or 2, Copy 1 to 2, Copy 2 to 1), Volume, Balance. Voltage gain: 20dB max.
Frequency response: 1.5Hz–150kHz +0, –3dB.
Max output: 20V.
THD: 0.01% at 1V out.
Output impedance: 100 ohms. FET 10/P: Phono preamplifier/RIAA equalizer.
Gain: 40 or 60dB at 1kHz. RIAA accuracy: 0.025%. Frequency response: 1.5Hz–150kHz +0, –3dB.
Max output: 20V.
THD: 0.01% at 1V out.
Output impedance 420 ohms.

Dimensions (each unit): 19" W by 2" H by 10" D, overall.

Manufacturer: Threshold Corporation, Auburn, CA (1987);

Last retail price $2499.00

Offered for $1100 with free domestic shipping, no original factory box will be double boxed,

Guaranteed to work and play correctly and be as described.

In stock and ships next day.

Revised shipping policy as of September 20, 2017.

Due to items lost or damaged in shipping, any item over $50.00 in
cost will require delivery confirmation and insurance for the sale
amount. It is unfortunate that this is necessary but experience has
proven it is well worth the small extra cost. We apologize for this, but
it is for the good of all involved.

TERMS
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described" working condition (unless otherwise noted) upon arrival and
has a 60 day limited warranty, baring any abuse. 15% restocking fee on
all returns unless defective or "not as described"

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