Description
NSEQ-2
Twin Topology Two Channel Parametric EQ
- Full Timbral Control, Total Signal Integrity
- Two paths to perfection with Twin Topology™
- Fully parametric stereo EQ with unprecedented sonic purity and integrity
- All triode 300 V vacuum tube signal path or all discrete J-FET solid state signal path
- Both topologies are entirely transformerless high voltage pure Class A
- Minimalist design: only one active stage in the audio path
- Four EQ bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz center frequency, 0.4 to 4.0 Q
- Extremely low noise: -106 dBu
- Constructed for demanding professional applications
- Ultra-Premium components throughout
- Gold relays, connectors, switches, tube sockets
- Silver Teflon power wiring, Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring
- Lovingly hand-crafted in Northern California
- $4144.99 US Street Price
- $300 Differential Input Option (Pure Class-A discrete FET balanced receivers)
Options
- Differentially balanced inputs (ADD $300)
- NSEQ-2 can be converted to an NSEQ-4 (ADD $1775)
Specifications
- “Q” Range
- Q = 0.4 to 4.0 Adjustable on middle ranges
- Q = 1.0 Fixed on low & high ranges
- Maximum Output Level > + 28 dBu (VT)
- Maximum Input Level (EQ Flat) +28 dBu (VT)
- Maximum Input Level (EQ Full Boost) +17 dBu (VT)
- Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB sub 2 Hz to beyond 300 kHz
- Frequency Response, Stereo Deviation +/- 0.5 dB (with Mastering Option)
- Noise (All EQ Stages In, Controls Flat) -106 dBu (SS), -94 dBu (VT)
- Maximum Boost (21 Step Detented) +20 dB (+10 dB with range switch in)
- Maximum Cut (21 Step Detented) -20 dB (-10 dB with range switch in)
- EQ Frequencies
- Low Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable): 20, 34, 56, 100, 180, 270
- Low Mid Sweep: 20 Hz - 220 Hz or 200 Hz - 2.2 kHz.
- 10X Range switch selectable.
- Hi Mid Sweep: 250 Hz - 2.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz - 25 kHz.
- 10X Range switch selectable.
- High Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable) 4.8 k, 5.8 k, 8.0 k, 10 k, 16 k, 21 k
- THD + Noise
- 20 Hz - 30 kHz, All EQ Bands Switched In < .009%, typ < .003 % (VT or SS)
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (With Balanced Option)
- 10 Hz - 20 KHz, 100 mV C.M. > 60 dB, Typ > 80 dB
- Slew Rate, +27 dBu Out > 50 volts per microsecond
- Main Hard-wire Bypass Switch For Each Channel? Yes
- Peak/Shelf Selection On High & Low Range? Yes
- Hard-wire Bypass Switching On Individual EQ Bands? Yes
- Input Impedance 25 kilohms
- Minimum Output Load Impedance 1 kilohm (VT), 150 ohms (SS)
- Recommended Load > 3 kilohms (VT)
- Output Impedance < 300 ohms (VT), < 5 ohms (SS)
- Twin Topology EQ Amplifiers
- Switch In: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
- Switch Out: Pure Class-A Triode Tubes
- Power Consumption 40 watts maximum
- Power Requirements Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions/Shipping Weight 19” W x 3.5” H x 12.5”, 26 lbs.
