{"product_id":"bent-audio-music-first-tap-x-preamp","title":"Bent Audio (Music First) TAP-X Preamp * Fully Serviced * Remote * Power Supply","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/ServicePreamps.png?v=1775445887\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBent Audio (Music First) TAP-X Preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the best passive preamps ever built. It is based on the Slagelformer transformers. I has all the transparency of a passive without the loss of bass or dynamics. This is the full version with the six single ended inputs and the hefty remote control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile John Chapman at Bent Audio no longer manufactures this unit, he still does service them. It was upgraded last year to the latest input\/output board that features additional grounding and a new remote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TAP-X has 61volume Level Steps (in 1dB increments) from -60db to +6db and Mute Automatically Engages +6db mode as volume increases above unity gain Remote Control of Level, Balance, Input Select, Phase, Mute, and Display, Tape Output, Phase Invert via remote or front panel Any inputs can be programmed as Home Theater input via back panel buttons Dual RCA outputs (Amp and Sub) and 6 RCA inputs Display dark (turn off) for HT or dark listening at night .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is essentially the factory built version of the AVC-1, which was sold as a kit and user assembled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes the wall-wart power supply that powers the remote functions and numeric display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bent Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232883192053,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/comingsoon_0bcf6529-1eca-4a6b-8602-c2e9380d5677.jpg?v=1780684010","url":"https:\/\/www.theturntablestore.com\/products\/bent-audio-music-first-tap-x-preamp","provider":"The Turntable Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}