Sontronics Chimera Hybrid Valve Tube Preamp Vocal / Instruments

Sontronics Chimera Hybrid Valve & Solid-State Preamplifier | Low Serial No. 000067

Rare Sontronics Chimera Hybrid Preamplifier in Very Good condition, complete with its original SPS4 external power supply.

The Chimera is a distinctive professional analogue preamplifier featuring switchable valve (tube) and solid-state operation, offering considerable tonal flexibility for microphones and instruments.

Its hybrid design allows you to choose between the warmth, harmonic richness and character of valve amplification or the cleaner, more transparent response of solid-state circuitry.

I've personally used the Chimera on bass guitar, where it produces a wonderfully smooth, rich and versatile sound. I've also used it for vocal recording with beautiful results, particularly enjoying the warmth and fullness available from the valve stage.

The separate input gain and output controls provide further flexibility in shaping the sound.

Features

- Switchable valve and solid-state amplification

- Dedicated high-impedance instrument input

- Balanced XLR microphone/line input

- Balanced XLR and unbalanced jack outputs

- Adjustable input gain and output level

- Selectable high-pass filter

- 20 dB pad and phase reversal

- Switchable 48V phantom power

- Analogue VU meter

- Rear-panel effects insert

Condition and Included Items

Very Good condition and fully working. I've owned this unit for many years, although it has seen very little use and has spent most of its life safely stored. Minor cosmetic signs of age and storage are visible in the photographs.

This example carries the unusually low serial number 08A67-000067, as shown on the manufacturer's label.

Included are the Chimera preamplifier, its original Sontronics SPS4 dedicated external power supply and connecting cable, together with the original cardboard packaging and protective packing material. No printed manual.

An uncommon and characterful piece of studio equipment, particularly appealing to recording engineers, vocalists and bass players looking for the flexibility of both valve and solid-state amplification.

Collection welcome or postage available. The unit will be carefully and securely packaged for shipping.