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Avalon U5 – Pre-Owned
£350.00
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Product Description
The Avalon U5 is a high-voltage, Pure Class A instrument DI and preamplifier renowned for its exceptional audio quality and versatility. Designed to accommodate a wide range of instruments—from acoustic guitars and high-output active bass guitars to keyboards—the U5 features a high input impedance that ensures compatibility with various signal levels. Its unique passive tone selector, combined with a variable gain preamp and filter, allows users to enhance their instrument’s sound with six tone-EQ curves, catering to diverse musical styles. Additional features include a high-cut switch to eliminate unwanted high-frequency noise, a headphone monitor output for personal listening, and dual microphone and line outputs for flexible connectivity. The U5’s robust construction and user-friendly design have made it a staple in professional recording studios and live performances since its introduction in 1995.
This is presented in great condition with the rack ears included.
Product Specs/Additional Information
Circuit Topology:
- 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A design
Gain:
- Adjustable in 3dB increments, up to a maximum of +30dB
Input Impedance:
- 3,000,000 ohms unbalanced (single-ended)
Maximum Input Level:
- +24dBu unbalanced
- 400W speaker input
Outputs:
- Two XLR connectors (pin 2 hot, electronically balanced)
- Maximum output level: +30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms (mic and line out)
Headphone Output:
- 0.5W into 600 ohms
Noise:
- -100dBu minimum gain position (20kHz unweighted)
Distortion:
- 0.1% THD and IMD at +10dB
Frequency Response:
- ±0.5dB from 5Hz to 100kHz
- -3dB from 1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)
High-Cut Filter:
- -3dB at 8kHz, minimum phase design
Tone Selector:
- Six-position rotary switch with passive filters
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Product Description
The Avalon U5 is a high-voltage, Pure Class A instrument DI and preamplifier renowned for its exceptional audio quality and versatility. Designed to accommodate a wide range of instruments—from acoustic guitars and high-output active bass guitars to keyboards—the U5 features a high input impedance that ensures compatibility with various signal levels. Its unique passive tone selector, combined with a variable gain preamp and filter, allows users to enhance their instrument’s sound with six tone-EQ curves, catering to diverse musical styles. Additional features include a high-cut switch to eliminate unwanted high-frequency noise, a headphone monitor output for personal listening, and dual microphone and line outputs for flexible connectivity. The U5’s robust construction and user-friendly design have made it a staple in professional recording studios and live performances since its introduction in 1995.
This is presented in great condition with the rack ears included.
Product Specs
Circuit Topology:
- 100% discrete, high-voltage Class A design
Gain:
- Adjustable in 3dB increments, up to a maximum of +30dB
Input Impedance:
- 3,000,000 ohms unbalanced (single-ended)
Maximum Input Level:
- +24dBu unbalanced
- 400W speaker input
Outputs:
- Two XLR connectors (pin 2 hot, electronically balanced)
- Maximum output level: +30dBu DC coupled, balanced 600 ohms (mic and line out)
Headphone Output:
- 0.5W into 600 ohms
Noise:
- -100dBu minimum gain position (20kHz unweighted)
Distortion:
- 0.1% THD and IMD at +10dB
Frequency Response:
- ±0.5dB from 5Hz to 100kHz
- -3dB from 1Hz to 500kHz (input band limited)
High-Cut Filter:
- -3dB at 8kHz, minimum phase design
Tone Selector:
- Six-position rotary switch with passive filters









