| Price: |
$1,200.00 |
| Original Price: |
$3,750.00 |
| Days/Views: |
3397 / 1084 (Posted 2015-01-06) |
| Condition: |
8/10 Very Good |
| Accessories: |
Original box, manual, remote control |
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The GCP200 preamp is renowned for its consistent treble and bass response at all volume levels due to its gain cell technology. The matching integrated (GCC100) was accorded the highly coveted Class A rating by Stereophile magazine. Note however that the GCP 200 is all analog.
It is equipped with 6 inputs (5 RCA jacks and 1 balanced XLR). The full function remote allows direct selection of each input as well as phase and balance controls. The unit has 5 outputs, consisting of two balanced outputs with XLR connectors, two RCA outputs, and an additional RCA auxiliary output. The RCA auxiliary output (variable) is recommended for use with long lengths of cable, such as for a remote powered subwoofer, or whenever the run is 3 meters or more. The auxiliary output can handle a long cable run without degrading or "bogging down" the main outputs.
Gain Cell Technology: The GCP-200 is equipped with two Gain Cells instead of the potentiometers that normally control the volume. Traditional volume and balance controls attenuate the signal, which can cause degradation of the signal. Gain Cells provide complete control over the gain of the incoming audio signals, and are capable of 130dB of variable gain with little or no noise and distortion. Since there are no attenuators in the unit, the GCP-200 provides the shortest, cleanest audio path available in any preamplifier.
Adjustable Input Gain: You can adjust the gain of each individual input between + or - 5dB, in 0.1dB steps.
Home Theater Bypass: This lets you use your 2-channel preamp in your multi-channel home theater system. Normally, your surround processor or receiver would be plugged into this input.
Input Names: You can edit the name of each of the six inputs.
Display Dimming: You can dim or switch off the display completely (from the remote)
Phase Control: When the phase (or polarity) control button on the remote is pressed, the preamplifier plays the audio signal 180 degrees out of phase. This is the same as if you were to reverse the leads to the speakers from plus to minus and minus to plus. Phase control is important for proper sonics because not all recordings have the same polarity. This control allows you to experiment with each recording to find the phase that sounds best. Typically the difference is most notable in the high frequencies like cymbals and instruments with a quick impact, such as a drum.
DC Trigger: This unit can remotely activate another piece of equipment, such as a power amplifier, via its 12-volt DC Trigger.
Specs:
Input Impedance: 47.5 k ohms
Gain: RCA: 4 to 14dB;
XLR: 10 to 20dB
Maximum Output Voltage:
RCA: 4.25V; XLR: 8.5V
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50 kHz
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USA Only |
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(none specified) / Paid by: Buyer |
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$50.00 shipping comes in two large boxes
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