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REK-O-KUT De-Hisser

Three Noise Reduction Systems in One!

This unit is for modern stereo Lp records, vintage 78s' and tape recordings.

The Rek-O-Kut De-Hisser is actually three products in one: a background hiss reducer, a left/right groove wall selector for mono records, and a low frequency noise filter (rumble filter).

GROOVE WALL SELECTOR switch permits you to select the least noisy groove wall of a mono record. In addition, The Rek-O-Kut De-Hisser features a unique circuit which cancels out rumble and similar noises that are common to both groove walls. Other switching circuits (left only or right only) permit low frequency noises (rumble) to be heard unimpeded. Our added circuitry removes the rumble and not the bass.

HISS REMOVAL is accomplished not by a commonly used, variable hi-cut circuit, but by selecting band passes within the high frequency spectrum that accommodate the program material. This results in almost no audible pumping of hiss with program material and excellent performance even with spoken word. In addition, there are no digital artifacts as associated with computer software noise reduction schemes. 10 dB of hiss reduction is available for both vintage records and modern, stereo LPs.

THE LO-CUT switch can select two amounts of low frequency noise attenuation. The 40 Hz position will suffice for many noise plagued LP records and 78s, while the 80 Hz position may prove useful with old acoustic records, records with hum, or records requiring severe bass boost.

 
SPECIFICATIONS:

Frequency Response: 20-20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio: >90 dBA
Distortion: 0.05%
Noise Reduction: 10 dB
Min. Audio Response: 2.5 kHz
Max Signal: 4 Volts RMS
Controls: Input, Lo-Cut, Dehiss, Bypass
Low Cut: 40 Hz, 80 Hz
Power source: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions: 19" x 1-3/4" X 7"
Weight: 5.5 lbs
Accessories: Universal Wood Cabinet

Retail: $549.00

Your Price: $495.00

Removes the noise, not the music!

REK-O-KUT Low Noise Phono Switch
The Rek-O-Kut Low Noise Phono Switch is a precision, two-way switch utilizing
RCA connectors especially suited to phono applications. Because most other
switches are really designed for high-level, or "Aux" levels, they introduce
hum and other noises when used with the extremely low levels produced by
phonograph pickup cartridges.
The Rek-O-Kut Low Noise Phono Switch can be used to switch either of two
phono turntables to the input of a hifi amplifier. It can also be used to
add two Aux inputs to an amplifier that has only one such input. It can be
used where ever one input needs to be expanded to two or visa-versa.

Your Price $34.95

(Front view on top and rear view on bottom) (5 3/4" wide, 1 1/2" high, 3" deep)

High Quality Stereo Pre-Amplifier allows a high quality turntable, equipped with a magnetic cartridge, to be connected to newer home theater equipment and receivers that lacks phono inputs. A selectable line level input allows this unit to add the magnetic turntable, without reducing the number of available inputs. It may also be connected to the input of a PC soundcard, offering the ability to transfer vinyl records or audio cassette tapes onto a PC hard disk or CD-R.

The metal housing provides secure shielding against external interference that could otherwise distort the delicate phono signals. Gold plated RCA connectors ensure optimum signal transfer between connected components.

Accepts line level AUX and PHONO input. High gain, low loss, design. Features gold plated RCA in/out connections. Includes turntable ground connection.

SPECIFICATIONS
Input Imp. :50K Ohms
Phono Input: 3mV/47K ohms @ 1KHz
Aux Input: 150mV/47K ohms@ 1KHz
Max Input :30 mV rms
Response :20- 20Khz
Max Output : 300mV/47K ohms @ 1KHz
S/N Ratio : >50dB
Power Requirements : 12VDC, 200mA (ac adapter included)

 YOUR PRICE $34.95
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ESOTERIC SOUND PROFESSIONAL STEREO MOVING MAGNET PREAMP

VIRTUALLY ALL LOW-COST SIMILAR PREAMPS HAVE INCREDIBLY INACCURATE FREQUENCY RESPONSE.

Add a turntable to an amplifier that has no phono input or a second turntable to an amplifier with only one phono input. The Esoteric Sound Professional Moving Magnet Preamp can be used to connect any AUX input to phono use. It is designed for both home as well as broadcast and studio applications.

The Moving Magnet Preamp will make it possible to use a line level input on any amplifier or mixing console for playback with a turntable that is equipped with a conventional, moving magnet phono cartridge. Typical input sensitivities of such inputs are roughly 200mVolts, and the outputs of typical moving magnet cartridges is about 3 mVolts. The preamp boosts the level of the magnetic cartridge and also applies "record compensation" in the form of the RIAA curve. This adjusts the relative levels of bass and treble to match that of modern records.

Minimum Performance Specifications:
RIAA Deviation: +/- 0.5dB
THD: 0.05%
Signal/Noise: Better than 70 dBA
Sensitivity: 3.4mV
Input Impedance: 47kOhms, and 220 pF
Overload margin: 20dB
Crosstalk: 40dB at any frequency between 20-20kHz
Dimensions: 5 5/8" x 1 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Shipping Weight 2 Lbs

Retail $79.95 Your Price $69.95

New! REK-O-KUT Audiophile Archival Pre-Amp

New! REK-O-KUT Audiophile Archival Pre-Amp

• Add a phono input to almost any Amplifier or Computer.
  

• Subsonic filter at 10 Hz to prevent ultra low rumble.
  
• Input matched to most high-quality pickups (cartridges).
  
• Add one or two turntables to hi-fi systems.
  
• Suitable for both home and professional applications.
  
• Accurate LP record or 78rpm record equalization (switchable)
  
• Complete with soundcard and interconnect cables.
  
• Sturdy shielded metal case.
  
• Low noise and distortion.
  
• Gold plated connectors.

  You can add one or two turntables to an amplifier that has no phono input or a second turntable to an amplifier with only one phono input. It can be used to convert any AUX input to phono use. A rear panel switch sets up for one turntable for LP and one for 78s, or one turntable for both types of record. If desired, connect the output of the preamp directly to a computer sound card. It is designed for both home as well as broadcast and studio applications.

  The preamp also applies accurate "record compensation" in the form of the RIAA curve or the most common 78rpm record curve. This equalization curve is adjustable with the front panel Equalization switch. This adjusts the relative levels of bass and treble to match that of modern records or of vintage 78s and early radio broadcast transcriptions.

  Specifications:
  RIAA Deviation +/- 0.5dB.
  THD: 0.06%
  Signal/Noise: Better than 85 dBA.
  Sensitivity: 3.3 mV.
  Input Impedance: 47 kOhms, and 200 pF.
  Overload Margin: 20dB
  Crosstalk: 45dB at any frequency between 20-20 kHz.
  Dimensions: 6 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
  Power: 120V AC/60Hz
  Shipping weight 2 Lbs

  Retail $89.95

  Your price $84.00

SURFACE NOISE REDUCER by ESOTERIC SOUND

 
 
The Esoteric Sound Surface Noise Reducer eliminates or reduces the clicks and pops found on most types of phonograph records. The Esoteric Surface Noise Reducer acts only on the click or pop without effecting program material. It does not remove hiss or distortion and works better with LP's and 45's than with 78's. For restoration and better reproduction of 78rpm records check out our Grado Custom Styli Section (by clicking here).
FEATURES:


• 70-90% effective on Lp's and 20-40% effective on most 78's
  
• Suitable for home, professional CD mastering, or broadcast use
  
• Film coupling capacitors assure low TIM and transparent sound
  
• Unique "distortion limiting" circuit prevents unit from acting on music
  
• In "BYPASS" mode, signal is hard-wired input to output-introduces absolutely no noise or distortion to any audiophile unit
  
• Works with phono, tape outputs- any source
  
• Professional quality design and construction
  
• 19" rack mount standard at no extra cost
  
• Gold plated RCA connectors
  
• Very low distortion and noise
  
• Stereo or mono
  
• Made in USA
  RETAIL $425.00 YOUR PRICE (usa)$389.00
   
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ESOTERIC SOUND SUPER CONNECTOR
 
THE ANSWER TO INTERCONNECTION OF RECORDERS AND HI-FI COMPONENTS
 
FEATURES:


• Adds 3 extra inputs to your amp/preamp: Tuner/Aux, CD/Aux, and TV/LD..relabel them if desired
  
• Facilitates connection of up to 5 recorders: DAT, Cassette, RCDR1, RCDR2, and an External recorder
  
• Facitilates 2 loops of external equalization devices to be inserted between any source and or recorders and the other recorders
  
• Has MONO mode switch to facilitate recording mono sources or to accommodate mono equalizers or single channels of a source
  
• Convenient connection of external recorder vial front panel 1/4" stereo plugs
  
• Listen to any main source while dubbing between decks
  
• Easy, straight-line path. Easy to understand and set up, not an idiotic matrix switching system for rocket scientists
  
• Monitor any recorder while taping from any other source/recorder
  
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  CONSTRUCTION:
  
• High quality, double-sided, fiber glass epoxy PCB
  
• 34 Gold-plated RCA connectors
  
• Black anodized, brushed aluminum finish. Rack mountable
  
• 19" x 1.7" x 6"
   
   
  RETAIL $299..YOUR PRICE(usa) $279.00
   
  ORDER #ES-SUPER

ESOTERIC SOUND RE-EQUALIZER II
 
NOW AN ACCURATE PHONO EQUALIZER FOR VINTAGE RECORDS. NO NEED FOR A SEPARATE MONO PREAMP OR TO COMPROMISE YOUR AUDIOPHILE UNIT.

Modern stereo preamplifiers use RIAA equalization to play back standard phonograph records. Playback of most of vintage records on modern, even expensive

amplifiers, is effectively using a 2 KHz lo-cut filter with either excessive or insufficient bass boost. Many, if not most CD reissues of 78's and old radio shows, along

with many of the tapes of old recordings in the files of m any collectors, were made with modern RIAA preamps. The Re-Equalizer will accurately compensate your

RIAA equalized preamplifier. For audiophiles, collectors or professionals.

RE-EQUALIZER FEATURES

* Supplied with eleven page manual including recommended compensation settings for any vintage
record - including acoustics. This is the most extensively researched chart ever produced.
* In "BYPASS" mode, signal is hard-wired input to output - no compromise to any audiophile unit
* Passive equalization design & film capacitors assure low TIM and transparent sound.
* High input impedance for use with both tube or solid-state amplifier outputs.
* Accurate record compensation from any source using your preamp.
* Connects to hifi systems like any ordinary graphic equalizer.
* Works with phono, tape recorder outputs - any source.
* 8 settings of Turnover and 8 settings of Rolloff.
* Gold-plated RCA connectors.

Pre-1955 records were recorded to different standard than now employed in RIAA equalized phono amplifiers. The Re-Equalizer compensates for this. Easily installed thru the external tape monitor circuit or your preamplifier/receiver or via the SuperConnector.

* Accurate reproduction from any source is accomplished by producing an accurate equalization
  difference curve to compensate the output of your RIAA phono preamp.

* In "BYPASS" mode, signal is hard-wired input to output - introduces absolutely no noise or
  distortion to any audiophile unit.

* In “IN” mode, left and right are combined to mono, and phone compensation introduced

* Supplied with six pages of recommended compensation settings to accommodate any vintage
  record - including acoustics. This is the most highly researched chart ever produced.

* Passive equalization design & film capacitors assure low TIM and transparent sound.

* High input impedance for use with either tube or solid-state amplifier outputs.

* Connects to hifi systems like any ordinary graphic equalizer.

* Works with phono, tape recorder outputs - any source.
* Sixty-Four different record compensations

RE-EQUALIZER SPECIFICATIONS
THD: Less than 0.02%
HUM & NOISE: 85 dB below rated output
RESPONSE: 20 to 20 KHz +/- 0.5 dB
GAIN: Unity
MAX INPUT: 3.5 volts rms
TURNOVERS: FLAT, 300 Hz, 400 Hz (AES), RIAA (NAB), LP, 629 Hz, 800 Hz, 1000 Hz
ROLLOFFS: FLAT, -5dB, BBC, -8 dB, -10 dB, -12 dB (AES), RIAA, NAB
INPUT IMP: 100 k ohms
CONSTRUCTION: Black steel case, gold-plated connectors
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

 
RETAIL $349.00 YOUR PRICE(usa) $309.00
 
ORDER #ES-REII $309.00

OPTIONAL Walnut CASE (not pictured)- $110.00
 

GARAGE-A-RECORDS
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