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For sale Avalon U5 Black Anniversary Edition *Mint

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I had two of these for sale but the first sold and this one is priced to sell! No rack kit. I will pay shipping in CONUS. Only trade I am interested in is a Noble DI with cash on my end.

Mint condition Black Avalon anniversary edition U5 with original box/packaging. Comes with everything a brand new U5 would be shipped to you in.


-Flawless with zero cosmetic or mechanical issues-


From the Avalon website:


The Avalon U5 Pure Class A instrument DI & preamplifier is the most powerful direct box available today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the U5 includes many features and sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The U5 is ideal for bass guitar and acoustic instruments, electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and low output pickups.


Features include state-of-the-art, high input impedance input stage for zero load effect on sensitive pickups and keyboards, 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high performance audio for many years.


DESIGNED FOR DEEP & CONTROLLED BASS

Avalon U5 DI-preamps have been in use around the world since 1995. They have found their way into the world's leading musicians rigs and recording sessions and been featured on thousands of the best selling (and sounding) albums and live performances.


MINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN

The U5 includes a variable gain Class A preamplifier to boost low level pickup signals and a high level speaker input for capturing the live sound of the instruments amplifier. Six passive tone-EQ curves are also included to enhance a variety of acoustic and electric instruments. A high-cut switch eliminates unwanted acoustic pickup and high frequency noise, while a headphone monitor amp has been included for personal listening. Twin DC coupled Class A output amplifiers drive both low level microphone preamp inputs and high level +4dB inputs for direct to tape recording or processing. The active-to-thru switch selects either the instrument input directly or sends the boosted-equalized signal to the amplifier via the front panel jack. A ground isolation switch eliminates any possible earth loop or AC buzz problems with complete safety.


U5 SPECIFICATIONS


Circuit Topology: 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A

Gain: Switched 3dB steps, maximum gain +30dB

Input Impedance: 3 ,000,000 ohm unbalanced (single ended)

Maximum Input Level +24dBu unbalanced, 400w speaker input

Output Connectors (2): XLR type, pin 2 hot electronic balanced

Maximum Output Level (Class A): +30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms (mic and line out)

Headphone Output: 0.5w into 600 ohms

Noise 20kHz Unweighted: -100dBu minimum gain position

Distortion THD, IMD: 0.1% at +10dB

Frequency Response, -/+0.5dB: 5Hz to 100kHz

Frequency Response, -3dB: 1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)

High Cut Filter: -3dB at 8kHz minimum phase design

Tone Selector: Six position rotary switch, all passive filters

AC Power: Internal toroidal AC supply

Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm)

Weight-Packed: 12lbs (5.4kg)

Rack mount kit (1) RM-1: Single U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack unit)

Rack mount kit (2) RM-2: Dual U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units)
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HeavyJazz

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Jan 26, 2013
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My favorite DI/channel strip for bass. If you aren't knocked out by the results, chances are you're playing the wrong instrument.
 

leehoop

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Jan 21, 2006
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I'm interested, what's the best price you can offer with shipping to Chicago? what are your methods of payment?
 

Tom vinci

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Jan 13, 2018
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I had two of these for sale but the first sold and this one is priced to sell! No rack kit. I will pay shipping in CONUS. Only trade I am interested in is a Noble DI with cash on my end.

Mint condition Black Avalon anniversary edition U5 with original box/packaging. Comes with everything a brand new U5 would be shipped to you in.


-Flawless with zero cosmetic or mechanical issues-


From the Avalon website:


The Avalon U5 Pure Class A instrument DI & preamplifier is the most powerful direct box available today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the U5 includes many features and sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The U5 is ideal for bass guitar and acoustic instruments, electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and low output pickups.


Features include state-of-the-art, high input impedance input stage for zero load effect on sensitive pickups and keyboards, 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high performance audio for many years.


DESIGNED FOR DEEP & CONTROLLED BASS

Avalon U5 DI-preamps have been in use around the world since 1995. They have found their way into the world's leading musicians rigs and recording sessions and been featured on thousands of the best selling (and sounding) albums and live performances.


MINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN

The U5 includes a variable gain Class A preamplifier to boost low level pickup signals and a high level speaker input for capturing the live sound of the instruments amplifier. Six passive tone-EQ curves are also included to enhance a variety of acoustic and electric instruments. A high-cut switch eliminates unwanted acoustic pickup and high frequency noise, while a headphone monitor amp has been included for personal listening. Twin DC coupled Class A output amplifiers drive both low level microphone preamp inputs and high level +4dB inputs for direct to tape recording or processing. The active-to-thru switch selects either the instrument input directly or sends the boosted-equalized signal to the amplifier via the front panel jack. A ground isolation switch eliminates any possible earth loop or AC buzz problems with complete safety.


U5 SPECIFICATIONS


Circuit Topology: 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A

Gain: Switched 3dB steps, maximum gain +30dB

Input Impedance: 3 ,000,000 ohm unbalanced (single ended)

Maximum Input Level +24dBu unbalanced, 400w speaker input

Output Connectors (2): XLR type, pin 2 hot electronic balanced

Maximum Output Level (Class A): +30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms (mic and line out)

Headphone Output: 0.5w into 600 ohms

Noise 20kHz Unweighted: -100dBu minimum gain position

Distortion THD, IMD: 0.1% at +10dB

Frequency Response, -/+0.5dB: 5Hz to 100kHz

Frequency Response, -3dB: 1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)

High Cut Filter: -3dB at 8kHz minimum phase design

Tone Selector: Six position rotary switch, all passive filters

AC Power: Internal toroidal AC supply

Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.5 x 12 in (216 x 88 x 305mm)

Weight-Packed: 12lbs (5.4kg)

Rack mount kit (1) RM-1: Single U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds one half rack unit)

Rack mount kit (2) RM-2: Dual U5 19 inch rack mount kit (holds two half rack units)
 

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