FS: Demeter VTBP-201s preamp

Discussion in '[OLD FORUM] Bass Guitars, Amps, and Accessories: F' started by jokerjkny, Jun 12, 2003.

  1. jokerjkny

    jokerjkny

    Jan 19, 2002
    NY / NJ / PHL
    man, this one's gonna sting... :(

    trying to save up for more home recording gear, and selling off my VTBP-201s preamp.

    all that luscious Demeter tone in a single space rack. a few scratches from an occasional rack removal, but other than that, abfab!

    http://www.demeteramps.com/basspreamps/

    all the goodies:

    Inputs

    Two inputs are provided: Passive, for normal musical instrument inputs. Active, for high level active instruments. When both jacks are used the inputs are mixed equally.

    Tone Controls

    Treble: The treble control gives 6dB of boost or cut at 4 kHz (6 dB per octave, shelving type).
    Middle: The middle give 6 dB of boost or cut at 500 Hz (wide Q, peaking type).
    Bass: The bass control gives 9 dB of boost or cut at a selectable frequency of 60 or 120 Hz (6 dB per octave, shelving type).
    Presence Control: The presence control gives up to 12 dB of boost at a selectable frequency of 2 kHz or 4kHz (active type, 6 dB per octave).
    Bright Switch: The bright switch gives up to 6 dB per octave of boost from 2 kHz.
    Internal Volume Trimmer: This control is designed to match the output volume of the Tube Bass Preamplifier with the input sensitivity of any power amplifier.
    Studio Output: The Tube Bass Preamp features a Jensen DB-E output transformer for a balanced studio output.
    Tuner Output: This output is unaffected by controls.
    Mute switch: Mutes the audio out.
    Effects loop: Has in/out switch and level controls.

    Specifications

    Input Impedance > 1 megohm
    Output Impedence < 10 kohms
    Min. Load Impedence < 2 kohms
    Maximum Output 20 Vrms
    Signal to Noise Ratio > 80 dB
    Total Harmonic Distortion < .1%
    Frequency Response 10 Hz to 40 kHz
    Filament Voltage 100 kohm load, 60 V peak-to-peak
    Power 270 V Fully Regulated B+
    Power 110 V AC
    Tubes 12AX7LPS
    Standard Rack Mounting
    Chassis Dimensions 1.75" X 19" X 10"

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    asking $500

    email: [email protected]
     
  2. jokerjkny

    jokerjkny

    Jan 19, 2002
    NY / NJ / PHL
    if its good enough for Pat...

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  3. Psycho Funk

    Psycho Funk Guest

    May 2, 2002
    Allentown, Pa.
    It's a great preamp at a good price folks.
    Are really sure you want to sell it Joker?
     
  4. ZonPlyr

    ZonPlyr

    Apr 29, 2003
    Pasadena, CA
    ok, let me think, what can i sell short of my children to get the $500??
    I would love to have it but am cash poor right now. If you still have it in a month let me know, but i'm not holding my breath since these babies are the shizzle ma nizzle.
     
  5. ZonPlyr

    ZonPlyr

    Apr 29, 2003
    Pasadena, CA
    You have a PM
     
  6. jokerjkny

    jokerjkny

    Jan 19, 2002
    NY / NJ / PHL
    sheesh, i'll prolly be regretting this one as well, but ya gotta feed the GAS... :rolleyes:
     
  7. NJL

    NJL

    Apr 12, 2002
    San Antonio
    to bad i don't have the bread right now!!