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Aphex DUAL RPA 500

2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp

Preamp

Price not published

Specifications

Type
Preamp
Description
2-Channel Tube Microphone Preamp
Topology
Discrete transformerless solid-state front end feeding a 12AT7 tube output stage (low-voltage rails), inspired by the Channel and 207D preamps
Signal path
Analog
Channels
2
Channel format
stereo/dual mono
Form factor
500-series module
Connection
500-series (VPR Alliance)
Powered
true
Introduced
2012

Details

Controls: 65dB gain, 26dB pad, 3-way output level switch (+16/+20/+24dBu), illuminated Phantom Power/Phase Reverse/75Hz HPF/Mic Limiter buttons

I/O: 500-series edge connector mic I/O, 2 channels

Notable use: Two tube-output-stage mic preamps in a single 500-series slot, derived from the Aphex Channel and vintage 207D preamp designs.

Notes: DISCONTINUED / LEGACY FLAG: listed only on Aphex's 'Legacy Product Support' page (manual titled 'Duel RPA 500' - likely a typo for 'Dual'), not current aphex.com/products catalog. year_intro 2012 per trade press (500-series expansion). Price not published/confirmed; left blank.

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