The new TP-6.5 Signature Phono Stage is designed to complement and match the TL-6.5 and TL7.5 Linestage Preamplifiers in sonic performance, user interface and cosmetics. This all-new product was designed from the ground up to redefine the current state of the art in standalone MC step ups and to stand as a reference phono stage worthy of the top VTL linestage preamplifiers, the TL7.5 Series II and TL-6.5.

The new TP-6.5 will appeal to current VTL linestage owners who have been waiting patiently for a matching phono stage. The new phono stage employs hybrid JFET/tube circuitry for quiet operation, multiple low-noise cascaded regulators and shielded power supplies for dynamics, accurate 4-corner passive RIAA equalization and 68dB of gain from the balanced outputs, all in a single chassis unit. All of the required user settings are offered via the front panel as well as by remote control.

The new design yields a wide and deep soundstage, realistic image proportions, and startling dynamic range and speed, with massive headroom capability and low noise. The TP-6.5 easily resolves the most delicate and nuanced aspects of music, such as in the way the sustain and decay of instruments are captured; yet at the same time it retains the classic VTL characteristic of solid and controlled bass.

Functionality features

• Full front panel functionality:
  
  • Input select
  • MC Gain adjust: 5 steps of 6dB: 44dB, 50dB, 56dB, 62dB, 68dB
  • Load setting: MC: 100, 250, 470, 1K, 2.5K, 4.7K, 47K and User Defined, and MM – 10k, 22k, 47k and User Defined.
  • Mono switch
  • Phase flip, absolute, and channel to channel
  • RIAA select, for Enhanced RIAA and Rumble cut
  • Mute
• Remote controllable Power, Input select, Mute, Phase reverse, Rumble cut, Mono, Gain, Cartridge Load

Circuit Features:

• 2 single ended inputs, with discrete load settings for each input
• Single-ended and Balanced outputs, with 68dB total gain balanced
• Active Hybrid low noise J-FET driving high current 12AU7 mc gain stage for highest resolution of small signal levels
• All high fidelity tubes: 12AU7, 12AX7, 12AT7, all operating in linear range
• Accurate 4-corner passive RIAA filter, with split pole for greater accuracy
• Zero loop feedback
• Gain trims for accurate channel to channel balance
• Signature and Reference-level coupling capacitors
• Shock mounted gain stages for resistance to vibration interference
• Extensive RF filtering on AC path
• Switchable RF filtering on both inputs
• Low radiation UI core power transformers, with dual mono supplies, and separate logic supply
• Dual mono multiple cascaded precision-regulated and shielded power supplies for low noise, with film bypass for high frequency performance
• Transformer option for MC step up
• Quiet sleep mode on processor when not in use
• Quiet 7-segment LED display on the front panel (for gain and load display)

Physical features:

• Rigid braced steel and aluminum chassis for EMI, RF, and hum shielding with minimal interference from vibration
• All noisy components steel shielded for low RF and hum radiation
• Additional steel shielding on amplifier section for lowest noise
• Matching cosmetics to the TL6.5 and TL-7.5 Linestage Preamplifiers

TP-6.5 Phono Preamplifier Specifications

진공관 구성	2 x 12AU7 MC (MC Stage) 2 x 12AX7 2 x 12AT7MM 2 x 12AT7
입력부	2 pairs single-ended/RCA
출력부	1 pair balanced out XLR out 1 pair single-ended RCA out
리모트 콘트롤 기능	Power MC/MM Source Select Gain up/down Mute Rumble Load Mono Phase
최대 게인	MC: 62dB single ended, 68dB balanced MM: 35 dB single ended, 40 dB balanced
출력 임피던스	150 Ohms
입력 임피던스 (카트리지 로드)	Selectable MC: 100, 250, 470, 1K, 2.5K, 4.7K, 47K Ohms, User Defined Selectable MM: 10K, 22K, 47K, User Defined
주파수 응답  +0-1 dB	1 Hz - 100KHz
최대 출력 전압 < 1% THD	10 VRMS @ 1KHz (10K ohm load)
채널 분리도	> 70 dB @ 1KHz (>65 dB @ 20kHz)
소비 전력	80 Watts
무게	50 lbs (22.72 Kg) Fully packed in one box