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FS: DACT CT-100 based phono preamp

SOLD !
Up for sale finished and fully working phono preamp based on DACT CT-100 module.
  • Enclosure dimensions: depth x width x height (with legs) - 12.25" x 8.5" x 3.25" ~ 310mm x 215mm x 82mm
  • Front panel is made of black acrylic and there is only a violet LED power indicator.
  • Main switch has been placed toward the rear, underneath the bottom panel - see pictures.
  • Dual mono power supply is based on the quad LT3045 chip kits from DIYINHK. Although, I noticed that phono module nicely responds to different supplies if you wish to try.
  • Preamp is equipped with balanced outputs only as it was my preference. It can be easily wired for RCA or use XLR-> RCA adapters.
CT-100 module is extremely versatile piece of hardware. It can be matched to virtually any cartridge out there. I don't have much time to use this preamp hence the sale. I won't dwelve into how it sounds discussion as it is a subjective opinion. Since it is extremely quiet with very low distortions I had been also using it as a measurement tool for my cartridges and turntable tweaks.
Module alone is silly expensive these days. Last time I checked it was above $900. Add all the parts and you end up with at least $1300 plus long hours of putting this all together. Also, I will include 2 pairs of Canare L-4E6S interconnects - balanced and RCA, both 4' long.
My asking price for the whole package is SOLD shipped to lower states.

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