Since its introduction in 1997, the TL-5.5 has earned a reputation for outstanding performance at an economical price. Now, VTL has significantly upgraded this preamp, using many of the technological innovations derived from the flagship TL-7.5 preamplifier. The result is a modern full-featured preamplifier that outperforms in every way, making it one of the top values of any tube preamplifier in its category.
With the new TL6.5 Signature Preamplifier, true top-tier sound has just become a lot more affordable. All of the advanced technology inside the TL6.5 descends from the double-chassis TL7.5, VTL’s renowned Reference Preamplifier that many critics view as unsurpassed in sonic realism. By scaling the technology down to a single-chassis unit, VTL engineers have found a way to achieve the astonishing sound quality and functionality of the TL7.5 in a compact package costing significantly less.
The PRE2-SE embodies our recognition that the analog preamp at the heart of every music system deserves the very best treatment because it handles every sound your system makes. Built on the heritage of the famous PA6i Meitner preamp, the PRE2-SE updates Ed Meitner is classic to take a place at the forefront of 21st century preamp performance.
The SCA2 offers eight audio inputs - all of which are electronically buffered and selected by precision gas-filled gold-plated relays: two are balanced (CD Bal and Aux 1 - each individually trimmed for optimum CMRR).