Avedis Audio MA5 Preamp 500-Series RAF Blue / Red Knob

The MA5 is a 500-series microphone preamp built around the feel and tone of early ’70s British Class-A console electronics. It is direct, open and full-bodied, with a transformer-balanced discrete signal path that delivers solid low-end weight, clear midrange detail and smooth, musical top end.

Designed and built in California, the MA5 uses in-house made input and output transformers, a direct-coupled single-ended Class-A amplifier, stepped gain control and an output trim for level matching or mute. The sound is rich and confident without becoming cloudy, with excellent headroom, low noise and strong common-mode rejection for professional studio work.

The front-panel 28kHz switch adds a gentle high-frequency lift, useful for restoring air and detail that can be softened by long cable runs or additional processing. It gives the MA5 a little extra openness while keeping the character natural and refined.

After 18 years in production, the MA5 has earned its place in home studios, tracking rooms and professional facilities around the world. A beautifully made, time-tested 500-series preamp with classic Class-A attitude and modern reliability.

Main features

* 500-series microphone preamp
* Inspired by early ’70s British Class-A console sound
* Direct-coupled, single-ended Class-A amplifier
* Transformer-balanced discrete design
* In-house made input transformer
* Custom in-house Class-A output transformer
* Stepped gain rotary switch in 5 dB steps
* Output level control for trim and mute
* 28kHz high-frequency detail switch
* LED-lit push buttons
* Custom Marconi-style knobs
* High headroom, low noise and high CMR design
* Carefully tested and matched for level and sound
* Long-running, proven circuit design
* Made in California, USA

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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