Foundation V3 - SE Linestage Preamplifier / Streamer
Foundation V3 - SE Linestage Preamplifier / Streamer
Coming Soon! Scheduled release October 2024
The Foundation V3 preamplifier from Musica Bella features an all new circuit topology to suit today's easier to drive power amplifiers. Based around the 6922 tube, the Foundation is a pure Class A preamplifier with built in streaming capabilities at an affordable price.
As with all components available here at Quark Audio, every Musica Bella preamplifier is built to order. This allows for many more options and customization while focusing on the sound and performance of the product. Pictures are indicative of what is possible of a Musical Bella product, but many other aesthetic options are available. Pictured variant is a Foundation V3 preamplifier built into a Harmonia chassis with a custom Cedar faceplate and matching vents.
Features
The Foundation V3 brings home the warmth and clarity of single ended tubes based around the 6922 / 6DJ8 dual triode. The signal path is pure Class A, meaning non inverting phase and a minimal signal path making this a perfect compliment for power amplifiers that are tube or solid state based. The circuit has been optimized for performance and maximum tube life and features a low output impedance to drive any amplifier or long interconnects with ease.
What truly makes the MB Foundation stand out from the rest is the built in digital capabilities for the modern audio system. Featuring a built in Bluetooth 5.0 input, wireless connection and streaming is effortless. Should you have or wish to use your own outboard DAC, the Foundation has an SPDIF coax digital output, simply run the analog signal from the DAC back into the preamplifier. Two ground lift switches ensure you will not suffer from ground loops regardless of your setup or configuration.
The Foundation V3 comes standard with 3 sets of Neutrik RCA inputs and two sets of RCA main outputs. The power supply is a robust, solid state, choke filtered design with separated regulated DC supplies for the tube filaments for even lower noise floor. A high quality Alps potentiometer is used for volume control and remote control of volume and mute comes standard. A separate transformer powers the volume control and input selection to limit interaction with the signal path.
Options / Customizations
Chassis: The MB Foundation V3 comes standard in a black anodized aluminum chassis with either a laser engraved aluminum front panel or hardwood. Please contact us for wood species availability or any other chassis request.
Digital Input: Bluetooth 5.0 input for direct streaming with coax SPDIF digital output for use with an outboard DAC of your choosing.
Specifications
Input Impedance: 100㏀
Output Impedance: TBD
Gain: 10dB
Tubes: (2) 6922
Please note that this is a made to order product. Prices are a base level estimated cost for a standard build, other costs may apply for customizations, please message us with your inquiries for a total cost with any considerations or to order your Foundation V3.