Kerwax Replica Stereo Tube Line Preamplifier

Beast of a tube line preamplifier, hand-made in Loguivy-Plougras, France. We have a few units available from a very limited patch.

The Kerwax Replica is a 2-channel rackmount version of the 24-channel custom tube mixer installed at Kerwax recording studio in Britanny, France – a unique mixing desk conceived in the pure tradition of historical studios to meet the requirements of in-house sound engineers and producers. Its 2 independent channels are ideal for stem or individual instrument processing.

The Kerwax Replica creates a wide variety of tube harmonic distortion characteristics, from gentle enhancement to smashing blast, with an easy tweaking combination of gain drive and output volume stages, bias adjustment, and EQ knobs. It is the ideal companion as an insert or a front-end unit for processing and warming up your stems or mix.

Features:

• Two audio modes: Left/Right and Mid/Side
• Two tubes per channel (preamp and drive)
• Tube preamp BIAS adjustment
• Gain/volume adjustment for harmonic distortion
• Trim adjustment
• Treble and bass EQ adjustment
• Selectable high-pass filter
• Individual channel phase switch
• Output level monitoring on VU meters

Technical specifications:

• Audio modes: 2: L/R (Left/Right) + M/S (Mid/Side)
• Analog I/O: 2 input + 2 output, balanced XLR
• Line level: +4 Bu standard operating level
• Maximum output level: +20 dBu
• Frequency response: 30 Hz to 27 kHz (-1.5 dB)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: > 80%
• Equalization: Treble and bass freq. EQ, ±10 aB
• High-pass filter: 80 Hz or 120 Hz, 6 dB per octave
• Vacuum tubes: 12AX7-type (ECC83, 7025)
• Rack height: Standard 5U (5 rack units)
• AC power: 115V / 230V
• Power consumption: 27W
• Dimensions (Lx W x H): 483 x 342,5 x 222 mm
• Weight: 10.6 kg
• Operating temp. range*: 10°C to 35°C
• Storage temp. range*: 0°C to 50°C

*Ensure that no condensation occurs.

This is a brand new unit, unopened. Ships in a sturdy wooden crate.

PSU is switchable between 115V and 230V, currently set to work on 230V. Fuse has to be changed for 115V operation. EU power cord included.

We ship worldwide, feel free to ask for a precise shipping quote.

The listed ex VAT / VAT0% price applies if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of EU. Non-EU buyer pays the import duty and tax as regulated by their local customs. Private buyers in EU are a subject to VAT. We would have to add and charge 22% VAT tax part from private buyers in EU.