Circuit explanation – Summit Audio TD-100 Instrument Preamplifier and D.I. User Manual

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Circuit Explanation

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Circuit Explanation

The Instrument Input to the TD-100 is directly connected to
the Direct Output. The Impedance control sets the input
impedance of the first stage input. The Impedance control
can be used to match the impedance of the instrument and
to provide subtle tonal coloration.

The TD-100 features a vacuum tube amplifier driving an elec-
tronically balanced output stage. All the signal amplification in
the audio path takes place in the tube circuit. The balanced
output drivers provide a low output impedance for driving
cables and 600

loads.

12AX7A

AMPLIFIER

GAIN

IMPEDANCE

INSTRUMENT

INPUT

DIRECT

OUTPUT

DIFFERENTIAL

OUTPUT

Tip

Signal

Present

Peak

Hold

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