Glasshouse C-core TVC Passive Pre-amplifier - ONLY CHASSIS AVAILABLE
Glasshouse is proud to launch the all-new C-Core TVC Passive Preamplifier. Centre to the design is the Glasshouse fabulous C-core auto-type volume control transformers taking TVCs to the next level.
The chassis, measuring 235mm (wide) x 320mm (depth, with knobs fitted) x 130mm (height) is made of black powder coat 2mm aluminium, the front panel is 10mm thick aluminium alloy black anodised with 2 x 40mm diameter black anodised knobs at the front controlling the selector and volume. The chassis is vent free, offering a dust-free environment, which is important for all switch operations.
An important feature we have developed for this kit is the switch clamps, these can accommodate any of the switches we currently stock. The effectively can hold the switch firmly in place anywhere within the chassis in perfect line with the control knobs. Thus you can position the switches to allow for incredibly short wire lengths from the signal inputs to the selector switch and from the transformers to the volume switch. The shafts of the switches are linked to the front by using couplers and extension rods. We all know that voltage signals do not drive long lengths of wire well - this is a great solution.
We offer standard single-ended transformers that use RCA sockets for input and output. For the balanced source and amplifier user, we have the balanced transformers, these wire up to XLRs.
The chassis is large enough to allow for 6 off RCA input pairs, two off RCA output pairs and one-off RCA record pairs, four off XLR input pairs, two off XLR output pairs and one-off XLR record pair. The idea is you use the blanking plugs/caps to cover up the holes you are not utilising.
As a result of so many different options on this kit, we are selling the chassis and fixings as one product for £250.00 + vat. You then have the option of which transformers to buy, which connectors, which switches and which wire you would like to use in a recommended shopping list.
We can build this kit up for people at a cost of £200.00 + vat.
The following is what is included in the TVC C-core chassis kit:
Chassis base x1
Chassis lid x1
Chassis front panel x1
Knob x2
switch clamps x2
rubber feet x4
M3 x 8mm black pozi-drive screws x8
M4 x 6mm pozi-drive screw x4
M3 x 6mm countersunk screws x12
M4 x 6mm pozi-drive screw x8
M4 nut x8
earth post x1
couplier & rod x2
The following are the options available to you and have to be additionally purchased (prices exclude VAT)
transformers option
Single Ended C-core TVC transformers x2 £295.00 (pair)
Balanced C-core TVC transformers x2 £335.00 (pair)
Switch option
Blue 2 pole 5 way selector switch x1 (SE version only) £13.00
Blue 2 pole 24 way switch x1 (SE version only) £17.50
Blue 4 pole 24 way switch x1 (Balanced version only) £24.00
Elma 2 pole 6 way selector switch (adjustable) x1 (SE version only) £32.00
Elma 2 pole 24 way switch x1 (SE version only) £44.00
Elma 4 pole 24 way switch x1 (Balanced version only) £108.00
Seiden 4 pole 6 way selector switch x1 (adjustable) (both versions) £58.00
Seiden 2 pole 23 way switch x1 (SE version only) £58.00
Seiden 4 pole 23 way switch x1 (Balanced version only) £95.00
wire & solder
0.5mm diameter HGC pure silver wire (1m) x12 all wiring (SE version) £72.00
Mundorf 0.5mm 99%silver/1%gold wire (1m) x12 all wiring (SE version) £95.40
only 4m needed for balanced version
Mundorf silver solder 3.8% silver 5m
FREE
connectors + covers (quantites ? variable, max 9 RCA pairs, 7 XLR pairs)
Audio Note RCA sockets £6.00 each
Gold plated RCA socket £1.50 each
RCA dome plugs £0.30 each
The chassis is drilled for 10mm dia. - the sockets above will fit. If you want to use any other RCA sockets as sold by hificollective, let us know and we will open up the holes for you.
XLR sockets £4.50 each
XLR blanking panels plastic, with fittings £0.90 each
XLR blanking panels aluminium, with fittings £2.50 each
We sell male and female sockets, black and silver finish from Switchcraft