The Counterpoint SA-2 is a vintage tube-based pre-preamplifier, also known as a "head amplifier," designed to amplify the delicate signals from low-output moving coil (MC) cartridges to levels suitable for standard moving magnet (MM) phono preamplifiers. Manufactured by Counterpoint Electronics between 1982 and 1991, the SA-2 exemplifies the company's dedication to high-fidelity audio reproduction during that era.
*Manual and load resistor pack included.
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 7225
- Restoration
- All tubes test good
- Has separate power supply
- Factory Specs
- MC Step-up stage (head amp), meant to go between a low-output moving coil cartridge and a moving magnet phono pre
- 4x 6dj8, 1x 6jc6, 1x EL84, 1x 6ca4, 1x 5651
- Approx. 21dB gain
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. We also take great care to protect the tubes. When sensible, we will pack the tubes to prevent any movement. Other times, we'll individually wrap the tubes and mark their corresponding socket to preserve the bias. You can be confident that your piece will be snug as a bug in a rug.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $100, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8953749536989
The Counterpoint SA-2 is a vintage tube-based pre-preamplifier, also known as a "head amplifier," designed to amplify the delicate signals from low-output moving coil (MC) cartridges to levels suitable for standard moving magnet (MM) phono preamplifiers. Manufactured by Counterpoint Electronics between 1982 and 1991, the SA-2 exemplifies the company's dedication to high-fidelity audio reproduction during that era.
*Manual and load resistor pack included.
