Tango Apex NEO
Balanced phono preamp
The new Tango Apex NEO is a balanced phono preamp with a strictly double mono construction. The preamp is designed with an extra housing per channel, a dedicated power supply per channel and a phono amp per channel. All features of the Tango Apex NEO are remote controlled.
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Special features:
- 3 inputs: 1 x balanced XLR and 2 x unbalanced RCA
- All signal switching is carried out with ultra high-quality miniature signal relays
- Adjustable gain for each input (individually adjustable): 40 dB, 50 dB, 60 dB and 70 dB
- Input impedance individually adjustable for each input: 47, 100 , 220 , 470 , 1 k, 47 k and all values resulting from parallel connection.
- Input capacitance: basic capacitance approx. <=100 pF, switchable capacitances for unbalanced inputs: 100 pF and 220 pF; Two capacitances can be switched on, resulting in three values (C1, C2, C1+C2)
- Subsonic filter: -24 dB. Operating frequency 20 Hz
- 2 outputs: 1 x XLR and 1 x RCA, maximum output voltage 8.5 V RMS switchable as fixed output or as adjustable output (volume control in 100 steps)
- Built-in headphone amplifier: maximum output voltage 8.5 V RMS
- Power supply unit: separate shunt power supply with 25 VA per channel and one separate power supply with 25 VA for the microprocessor control. Digital control galvanically isolated from the analog power supply.
- S/N: e.g. -73 dB at 60 dB amplification
- Frequency response: +-0.13 dB RIAA equalized
- Distortion factor: 0.06 %
- Crosstalk attenuation: better -90 dB due to double mono design
- Weight: 34,5 kg
Tango Apex NEO Video
Take a closer look on the Tango Apex NEO: This YouTube video clip introduces you to the features of Acoustic Signature’s new balanced phono preamp.
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Technical data
| Gain: | 40–70 dB (+ value in <Input Lvl>) |
| MM Input capacity [pF] (47 k): | 100, 220, 320 |
| MC Input impedance []: | 47, 100, 220, 470, 1000, 47000 |
| Outputs (impedance / power): | Unbalanced (RCA), 10 Balanced (XLR), 10 Phones: max. 900 mW (30–250 ) |
| Power supply: | Internal analog power supply for each channel, Input: 115 V or 230 V AC 50/60 Hz (factory setting) Fuse: 2 A @ 115 V / 1 A @ 230 V, slow blow Rated power: 25 W; standby: 0.5 W |
| Channel separation: | > 89 dB (1 kHz) |
| RIAA-accuracy: | ± 0.2 dB(30 Hz–20000 Hz) |
| Distortion: | < 0.01 % |
| Max. output level: | XLR: 6.5 Veff RCA: 6.5 Veff |
| Subsonic filter: | 24 dB at 15 Hz |
| Dimension (WxDxH): | 502 x 337 x 165 mm 19.77 x 13.27 x 6.5 inch |
| Weight: | 34.5 kg 76 lbs |
Available finishes
| Chassis: | Black (anodized), Silver (anodized), Black and silver (anodized), Silver and black (anodized) |
Package contents
- Tango Apex NEO preamplifier
- Power cord
- Instruction manual
Downloads
Tango Apex NEO Production Videos
Watch the production of the Tango Apex NEO’s chassis and top cover in one of our precision milling machines in two short YouTube video clips.
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Strict double mono construction
The Tango Apex NEO’s strict double mono construction features an extra housing, a dedicated power supply and a phono amp – each per channel. It is fully remote controlled and has a built in headphone amplifier.