Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver

SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
We're partially tempted to simply say nothing. For those who know, the SP-2B speaks for itself. For those who don't, let's just say that Brown Audio Labs should be regarded as one of the most important boutique manufacturers today. Yeah, we know it's not vintage, but it's tube. And it's damn cool.
Production
2017
Condition
9/10
Restoration
  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Lowered power supply impedance to improve it's speed
Specs

Type  Tube Preamplifier

Inputs  MM Phono, CD,TV, Tuner,Media/Aux(unbalanced RCA)

Outputs  Two RCA unbalanced

Frequency Response  5 ~ 100,000Hz. @ +/-0.2dB (Line Stage) / 20 ~ 20,000Hz @ +/-0.4dB (Phono Stage)

Input Impedance  100,000 ohms

Output Impedance  350 ohms

S/N Ratio  Greater than 90dB

Tube complement  2 x 6SN7, 2 x 6SL7, 1 x 6080, 1 x 5751 (6 total)

Power Consumption  ~30 Watts

Dimensions  4.25”H X 18”W X 10”D

Weight  17lbs

Documentation

SP-2B Owner's Manual

Liner Notes
Absolute Sound magazine reviewer Dick Olsher, had this to say about the 2B's predecessor, the SP-1B: “After 30 years of audio reviewing, I’m not often surprised, but the SP-1B’s phono input performance definitely did the trick—it put on a show. And it did so to an extent that qualifies as a “wow” moment in my book. In the case of the SP-1B, it destroyed my expectations of what was sonically possible for an affordable preamp. First and lasting impressions were of spectacular dynamics, suave midrange textures, and excellent low-level resolution.”
Stock No.
7497317843165
We're partially tempted to simply say nothing. For those who know, the SP-2B speaks for itself. For those who don't, let's just say that Brown Audio Labs should be regarded as one of the most important boutique manufacturers today. Yeah, we know it's not vintage, but it's tube. And it's damn cool.

Production

2017

Condition

9/10

Restoration

  • Full service check
  • Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
  • Lowered power supply impedance to improve it's speed

Specs

Type  Tube Preamplifier

Inputs  MM Phono, CD,TV, Tuner,Media/Aux(unbalanced RCA)

Outputs  Two RCA unbalanced

Frequency Response  5 ~ 100,000Hz. @ +/-0.2dB (Line Stage) / 20 ~ 20,000Hz @ +/-0.4dB (Phono Stage)

Input Impedance  100,000 ohms

Output Impedance  350 ohms

S/N Ratio  Greater than 90dB

Tube complement  2 x 6SN7, 2 x 6SL7, 1 x 6080, 1 x 5751 (6 total)

Power Consumption  ~30 Watts

Dimensions  4.25”H X 18”W X 10”D

Weight  17lbs

Documentation

SP-2B Owner's Manual

Liner Notes

Absolute Sound magazine reviewer Dick Olsher, had this to say about the 2B's predecessor, the SP-1B: “After 30 years of audio reviewing, I’m not often surprised, but the SP-1B’s phono input performance definitely did the trick—it put on a show. And it did so to an extent that qualifies as a “wow” moment in my book. In the case of the SP-1B, it destroyed my expectations of what was sonically possible for an affordable preamp. First and lasting impressions were of spectacular dynamics, suave midrange textures, and excellent low-level resolution.”

Stock No.

7497317843165

Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver
Brown Audio Labs SP-2B // 6SL7/6SN7 Tube Preamplifier / Silver

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