Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection

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
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.



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

Stock No.

8953749536989

Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp

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