Class A, 100% discrete design.

The Avalon M5 delivers smooth musical detail and sonic excellence. Features include a low-ratio, high-performance input transformer and balanced inputs coupled with high-voltage cascade FET twin bipolar discrete Class A amplifiers. Equipped with a large illuminated VU meter, twin LED peak signal indicators, regulated +48V phantom power supply, variable passive high-pass filter, and all signal routing with sealed silver relays. It's a vocalist's dream machine that turns ordinary recordings into masterpieces.

Avalon M5 Mono Pure Class A Microphone Preamp Features:

Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
Minimum audio signal path
Microphone and Hi-Z inputs to +36dB
Very low noise: -126dB
High headroom: +30dB
Gain switched in 2dB steps to +64dB
DC-coupled Pure Class A output
Large illuminated professional VU meter
Twin LED peak signal indicators
Regulated +48v phantom power supply
Low distortion (less than 0.5% THD and IMD)
Variable passive high-pass (bass cut) filter
All signal routing with sealed silver relays