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Step-Up Transformer Air Tight ATH-3s
Description
Air Tight ATH-3s: Premium MC Step-Up Transformer
The ATH-3s is the successor to the acclaimed ATH-3, featuring significant upgrades in signal transmission and mechanical stability. This new model is engineered to handle everything from floating balanced transmission to standard signal routing. By incorporating a new aluminum housing and insulators, the ATH-3s achieves enhanced sound quality and superior rejection of external interference.
Key Technological Features
- Ground Lift Versatility: Equipped with Ground Lift Switches that allow independent selection of grounded or floated grounding for both input and output stages.
- Mechanical Engineering: The housing and insulators have been upgraded to aluminum to refine sonic performance and manage resonance.
- Premium Connectivity: Incorporates the Hexagon Nut Binding Post MIL-P-55149 / 8 (MIL Standard), the same high-grade GND terminal utilized in the flagship ATE-3011 Phonostage.
- Tactile Design: Specifically selected ground lift switches focused on a premium operational feel and long-term durability.
- Objective: To provide a clean, noise-free step-up solution with maximum flexibility for various high-end MC cartridge configurations.
Specification
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 144 × 207 × 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1,5 kg |
| Step-up ratio* | 1:40 (32 dB gain) |
Air Tight
The Japanese company Air Tight has earned a legendary reputation in the world of high-end audio equipment. It was founded in 1986 in Takatsuki, near Osaka, by Atsushi Miura, who had previously headed the renowned Lux Audio brand. Together with engineer Masami Ishiguro, he built a company that has become synonymous with valve amplifiers of the highest quality. Today, the company is led by his son, Yutaka ‘Jack’ Miura, who continues to uphold the original standards of craftsmanship.
Whilst the audio industry has gradually shifted towards semiconductor and digital technology, Air Tight has remained faithful to valves and their warm, natural and immersive sound. The units are hand-wired using the point-to-point method, without printed circuit boards, resulting in a cleaner signal path and a long service life. The range includes valve integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, phono preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers, MC cartridges and step-up transformers. Thanks to this dedication to traditional craftsmanship, Air Tight has become an icon amongst audiophiles seeking the rich sound experience that only vacuum tubes can provide.
Manufacturer information (GPSR)
Manufacturer
A & M LIMITED
1-20 Demaru-cho, Takatsuki Osaka, 569-0076 Japan
+81-72-668-1760
Responsible person in the EU
DreamAudio, Ltd.
Jaskový rad 213A 83101, Bratislava-Nové Mesto