Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
The Superphon Revelation Basic preamplifier, introduced in the early 1980s, is a testament to high-fidelity audio engineering. Crafted by Stan Warren, the "S" in PS Audio, this preamp quickly garnered attention for its exceptional sound quality at an accessible price point.
Production
1985-87
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
N/A
Orig. MSRP
$399
Restoration
  • Repaired bad connection on input select switch
  • Cleaned all control contacts
  • Tightened Tape 1 switch
  • Verified all input connections
  • Unit is setup for moving magnet phono cartridges
Factory Specs

Type   Solid State Preamplifier

Inputs   Phono, Aux 1, Aux 2

Outputs   Main, Tape

Tape monitor loop   yes

Bandwidth   2Hz to 170kHz

Total harmonic distortion   0.005%

Input overload   190mV

Signal to noise ratio   80dB (phono), 90dB (aux)

RIAA accuracy   +-2dB

Gain   38dB (phono), 18dB (aux)

Maximum output   13.5V rms

Input impedance   47K ohm (phono), 33K ohm (aux)

Input capacitance   100pF (phono)

Dimensions   11"W x 3"H x 9.25"D

Weight   9 lbs.

Liner Notes

I can't add much to the previous praise the Superphon has gotten in Stereophile except to say that if this preamp was British and cost $2500 everyone would be be praising it to the skies. It's short on features and looks, but possesses a soundstage that virtually all the competition lacks, a natural sweetness without glare in the upper octaves, and a musicality that is sadly lacking in virtually every receiver or cheap transistor preamplifier I've heard.

- Anthony H. Cordesman, Stereophile Dec. 1985

Stock No.
8939292590301
The Superphon Revelation Basic preamplifier, introduced in the early 1980s, is a testament to high-fidelity audio engineering. Crafted by Stan Warren, the "S" in PS Audio, this preamp quickly garnered attention for its exceptional sound quality at an accessible price point.

Production

1985-87

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

N/A

Orig. MSRP

$399

Restoration

  • Repaired bad connection on input select switch
  • Cleaned all control contacts
  • Tightened Tape 1 switch
  • Verified all input connections
  • Unit is setup for moving magnet phono cartridges

Factory Specs

Type   Solid State Preamplifier

Inputs   Phono, Aux 1, Aux 2

Outputs   Main, Tape

Tape monitor loop   yes

Bandwidth   2Hz to 170kHz

Total harmonic distortion   0.005%

Input overload   190mV

Signal to noise ratio   80dB (phono), 90dB (aux)

RIAA accuracy   +-2dB

Gain   38dB (phono), 18dB (aux)

Maximum output   13.5V rms

Input impedance   47K ohm (phono), 33K ohm (aux)

Input capacitance   100pF (phono)

Dimensions   11"W x 3"H x 9.25"D

Weight   9 lbs.

Liner Notes

I can't add much to the previous praise the Superphon has gotten in Stereophile except to say that if this preamp was British and cost $2500 everyone would be be praising it to the skies. It's short on features and looks, but possesses a soundstage that virtually all the competition lacks, a natural sweetness without glare in the upper octaves, and a musicality that is sadly lacking in virtually every receiver or cheap transistor preamplifier I've heard.

- Anthony H. Cordesman, Stereophile Dec. 1985

Stock No.

8939292590301

Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount
Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount
Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount
Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount
Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount
Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount
Superphon Revelation Basic // Vintage Solid-State Preamplifier / Rack Mount

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