The Silverstone-B&R Remote control Transformer Pre Amplifier
Special features of the StereoKnight Silverstone Magnetic Passive
Preamplifier.
The StereoKnight Silverstone
series is a fully transformer-balanced input to output design.
The internal hookup wiring is silver, the standard transformer
windings are copper but silver versions are available. Both RCA
and true XLR (balance) input and output are fitted. The Silverstone-B&R
adds great versatility (multiple XLR and RCA in/out, and the convenience
of a remote control function and LCD display.
As a serious high end Passive Preamplifier, the StereoKnight passive is essentially unbreakable. There are no coupling capacitors to age or blow up, no resistors to fail. The StereoKnight units are true isolation transformers, with separate primary and secondary windings. Gain in most preamps is redundant when the majority of amplifiers are driven to full output by the source voltage. Superior amplifiers don't need assistance from preamps except for the bare functionality of attenuation and input switching. If you already own a high level amplifer, the StereoKnight will be the best match to make your amp shine. With full bandwidth, regardless of setting and no impedance problems, this is a passive that doesn't sound flat, boring and bereft of life, especially used in balanced mode.
The Silverstone-B&R is an enhanced balance version of the Silverstione, with greater versatility and convenience features. "B" means balance, and "R" indicates remote control function.
The use of 4 transformers attenuation
is now with 33 volume steps. A 9V DC powered remote
control function for source selection and volume is a 'non-passive'
features which does not degrade the audio signal passing through
it, but it is a great convenience to users used to transformer
preamplifiers not featuring remote volume.
Ture balance input/output design with four transformers attenuation
which isolates components, break ground loop problem, and reduce
noise.
33 step volume attenuation with remote control based on 33 transformer
output terminals.
9V seperate DC powered remote control functon for source selection
and volume.
3 single-ended or RCA input, 2 balanced or XLR input .
2 single-ended or RCA output, 2 balanced or XLR output .
Point to point hand wiring with Teflon coated solid core copper
wires.
Full Heavy duty refined aluminum alloy body, faceplate and remote
wand.
6dB passive gain, so low gain amplifiers can be driven to their
maximum efficiency by components that otherwise might require
active boosting.
Dimensions: 18" W x 12" D x 7” H
Weight: 12 Kg net; 16 Kg shipping weight
Warranty: 3 years parts and labor
