TK Audio DP1mk3 TK Audio

TK Audio DP1mk3

The DP1mk3 is a dual channel preamp based on a unique hybrid design including both vintage and modern circuits. Germanium and silicon transistors, along with integrated circuits, make the sound character expand over several decades. The midrange crunch of the germanium sound of the mid 60’s, the low mid punch and thick sound associated with British class-A from the early 70’s and the modern tone from the 80’s and 90’s; all in the same box.

The input-stage is built around a high quality Swedish Lundahl transformer followed by a germanium stage that adds more harmonics to the sound. The DP1mk3 has two different output stages, an electronically balanced output stage or a discrete transformer-balanced class-A stage that´s built around a heavy Carnhill output transformer. The vintage class-A mode produces a fat and punchy sound with mid-range character and a warm top-end. The IC-based output stage is less colored and perfect for clean amplification.

With up to 80 dB gain the DP-1 can handle quiet sound sources like ribbon microphones. High impedance inputs are positioned on the front for easy access when connecting guitar, bass or synthesizers. It’s also possible to crank up the input gain really loud and run a hot signal through the preamp to make it distort, and then use the output volume control to lower the output level. DP1mk3 offers a unique set of flavors at a very sensible price.

Specifications

• Noise floor:
• Frequency response:
• Distortion:
• Max output: +26dBm @ 600ohms load

Features:

• Hi-Z input, instrument input with more than 2Mohm input impedance
• Impedance switch: 1600ohm/400ohm
• 48v phantom power
• Gain switch in 5dB steps. -25 to 80dB. +5dB to -50 with pad
• -30dB pad
• Germanium drive: inserts a germanium gain stage after the input stage
• Output level control
• Polarity switch
• Selectable output stage: vintage transformer balanced class-A or electronically balanced
• Illuminated switches
• Regulated, internal power supply with a toroidal transformer
• Selectable between 115 and 230V

Specifications and components may be changed or updated without further notice.