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The TPS II (Tube Preamp System 2) is a 2-channel, high-performance preamplifier coupled with ART's proprietary V3„¢ (Variable Valve Voicing) functionality that delivers tremendous versatility. It also features variable input impedance which allows users to dial in and match any microphone type from large condensers to ribbon mics.

Like its predecessor, the DPS, the newly improved V3 feature provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process for guitars, bass guitars, synths, acoustic instruments, percussion, vocals, and more. Unique to its class, the TPS II provides level monitoring with 2 analog meters as well as 2 newly added input monitoring LED meters. High-Z instruments or balanced microphone signals are input through front and rear panel jacks.

This newly enhanced TPS II can accept +20dB peaks while maintaining over 120dB dynamic range, quiet performance, and incredibly low distortion.

ART's legendary tube stage delivers classic warm sound and adds additional tube voicing specifically tailored to vocal, guitar, bass, and acoustic instruments, making it an incredible DI box. OPL„¢ (Output Protection Limiting) controls overshoots and normalizes levels before clipping occurs.

The TPS II was conceived, designed, and manufactured to the highest standards to provide years of quiet, reliable performance. Audition one and you too will know why the TPS II is among the most cost-effective professional mic preamp system you'll find on the market today.


Art TPS II 2-Channel Variable Impedance Tube Preamp
Art TPS II 2-Channel Variable Impedance Tube Preamp
Art TPS II 2-Channel Variable Impedance Tube Preamp

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  • Variable Input Impedance
  • Newly enhanced V3 Variable Valve Voicing
  • LED input meter
  • Analog output meter
  • Enhanced ART Tube Technology
  • Automatically switches between instrument and mic preamp
  • Wide frequency response (5hz-50kHz)
  • Enhanced OPL Output Protection Limiter
  • Toroidal transformer

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In general - one year warranty for equalizers, power conditioners, and personal processors.
3 year warranty for TPS, DPS, and studios.
5 year warranty for pro gear.
Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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Reviewed by 7 customers

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byJay

    fromRiverside

    If have the money than get the best . But this is a gem for the money.

  • Love this unit

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWill Burn

    fromCharleston West Virginia

    I never knew how much I needed this unit.

  • Worth It

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byEric

    fromundisclosed

    Does the job, well. Lots of options. Quality construction. Both 1/4" and xlr.

  • Makes for a awesome Cell Phone, Iphone, MP3 tube buffer unit

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byTube preamp

    fromTowanda.PA

    Purchase the mini jack to 1/4 inch cables & 1/4 to RCA cables. This unit will drastically enhance any cell phone music library or MP3 player. The people at the store said they would have never thought of this idea. We got the thumbs up for suggesting it. We even recomened setting up a display with a cell phone. That is how good it is. Great tube sound! Run the outputs into the preamp & amp or directly to the amplifier. Under $200 this setup cannot be beat to improve the sound of Iphones or Blackberry phones. Do not get the mono version of this preamp while it sounds very good it takes stereo and divides it into mono only. & you will have far to many cables to run 2 of them to make it worth the time. No good.

  • great product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byghost73

    fromKnoxville ,TN

    use this product for recording studio

  • Works great!!

    5

    submitted11 years ago

    byJohn Cowperthwaite

    fromCarlsbad, CA

    Nice little tube preamp. You get more than what you pay for, and this little amp is worth it. It really improves the sound of vocals, and acoustic guitar (in my case). I use this to play live in my studio with vocals, and acoustic guitar with my recorded tracks. After searching, buying, returning,exchanging,etc. I finally got a combo that works really well for me. I sing into a Telefunken M80 into this preamp, into my Allen and Heath Zed60 ten effects,(bypassing it's preamp,by running the 1/4" line out of the ART into the Allen Heath and turning the preamp on the Allen and Heath all the way down). Into two Mackie MR8 mk3's. I had the JBL LSR 3's,but they were too muffled for that live sound I wanted. If you are just using this for recording, the choice in speakers is yours. I tried the Tannoys (great recording playback), the JBLs,(also great recording playback, but somewhat muffled with the built in compressor) and the Mackies(who were suggested by G.C.) which surprised me with their crisp clear live, and recording playback sound. I am finally done, and really happy with everything I finally got.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byandygbill

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Is there one of these available for pick up in Los Angeles? Either Pasadena, Hollywood or Ventura Blvd locations - I need it pretty quickly.

    Is there one of these available for pick up in Los Angeles? Either Pasadena, Hollywood or Ventura Blvd locations - I need it pretty quickly.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    No, this is not avaqilable at those locations. Please call a Sales Agent for Special Order placement