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Line 2CRM Line Preamplifier
Review of Line 2B SE by Tim Smith at wall of sound.


The Line 2CRM is an upgraded version of the Line 2C line preamplifier which includes an Alps remote volume control, IR receiver and handset at no additional cost. It also provides a Home Theater (HT) mode in which the selected input source is passed to the output jacks, which are automatically disconnected from the active circuitry (the preamp can be turned off).

Line 2CRM features include:

• Premium passive components - polypropylene film coupling capacitors, metal film precision resistors, and Alps remote volume control.
• Optimized circuitry for lowest distortion and noise.
• 3 inputs, 2 outputs, volume (with remote), and balance controls.
• Front panel Home Theater (HT) mode switch effective on all inputs.
• 2 x 12SN7GT with rear panel switch for 6SN7GTB tubes
• Separate PS 2D power supply included.





Download the User's Manual for more information


Exotic hardwood, Ebiara (Red Zebrawood), Yellowheart, Peruvian Walnut, African Sapele, and Roasted Ash, end panels are available at NO extra cost for orders on the Line 2CRM and Phono 3C.

Phono 3C Phono Preamplifier

The Phono 3C preamplifier incorporates low-level gain and phono equalization stages for moving magnet phono cartridges and is designed to operate alone or in conjunction with the Line 2CRM line preamplifier. It has an output impedance of 2.5 kOhms, which can drive a reasonable length of interconnect without compromising the high frequency response. Noise at full output is less than 2mV. It is designed to use the PS 2D power supply alone or shared with the Line 2CRM (a second power jack on the rear panel allows the connection of the PS 2D to both the Phono 3 and Line 2CRM preamps without any modification. Two switched phono inputs are provided, which can be ordered with custom loading specs. Tubes supplied are low noise NOS 12SC7s and one NOS 12SN7GT.

Details and full specifications can be viewed by downloading the User's Manual.

Exotic hardwood, Ebiara (Red Zebrawood), Yellowheart, Peruvian Walnut, African Sapele, and Roasted Ash, end panels are available at NO extra cost for orders on the Line 2CRM and Phono 3C.

Super Stealth+ Monobloc Power Amplifier

The Super Stealth+ monobloc power amplifier features proven Mullard driver circuitry and a 30 W power output using EL34 tubes.

• Tube complement: 6SJ7, 6SL7, 2 x EL34
• Rectifier: full-wave solid state with ultra high-speed silicon diodes
• Output configuration: Class AB1 ultra-linear push-pull with self bias
• Driver circuit topology: Mullard type with pentode voltage amplifier (6SJ7) and cathode-coupled phase inverter (6SL7)
• Rated power output (8 Ohms): 30 W
• Frequency response at 1 W output: 20 Hz–20 kHz –0.5 dB
• Gain: 27 dB (22.2) or 0.7 V input for 30 W output
• Input resistance: 100 kOhms
• Output resistance: < 1 Ohm
• Noise: < 0.7 mV (87 dB below rated output)
• Dimensions: 9.5"W x 13" D x 6" H overall
• Weight: 15 lb



OD300 SET Headphone Amplifier

The Mapletree Audio Design Octal Duo (OD)300 Single Ended Triode (SET) Stereo Headphone Amplifier represents a high performance development of an octal tube based headphone amplifier. The use of a high capacity power supply provides increased power output and a lower driving impedance employing a widely available 6AS7G/6080 output tube and 6SL7/5691 driver. The separate power supply chassis allows flexibility in positioning each unit and reduces the heat seen by components in the main amplifier chassis.

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Headphone Guru Review: One Smooth Player

Headphone Comparison Table.


Mellow Boy Octal Duo OTL Headphone Amplifier

The new Mellow Boy Octal Duo OTL (output transformerless) Headphone Amplifier employs an all-octal tube lineup including a 6336 output and a 6SL7GT triode driver stage. The high output power (over 1 W into 400 Ohms!) and low driving impedance of the 6336 easily handle any headphone sensitivity and impedance characteristic.

An innovative "mellow control" on the rear panel tailors the character of the of the music being played. Softest is when the dial is rotated completely clockwise and crispest when completely counter clockwise.

For complete specifications, you can download the User's Manual


Engineered To Order (ETO) Routers

Note: Images are shown for example only. Chassis and layout are selected to meet specific customer requirements.

Customers often have specific requirements that can be met with custom features and/or modifications to existing Mapletree products. Usually, these can be accommodated at nominal extra cost. The most modifiable components are those disigned to route signals and/or reconfigure system components, namely the LR 1 Line Router, the SP 1 Amplifier/Speaker Selector, and the SCC1 System Configuration Controller. Here is a brief summary of what is available. More information can be obtained from the Branches 7 Newsletter.

LR 1 Line Router - Thestandard version is designed to switch one of up to three input stereo signals to one of up to three outputs. Other configurations are available to handle up to 6 inputs and/or outputs. Chassis sizes are chosen to accommodate the required I/O connections. As with all the Mapletree switching components, RCA jacks are high quality gold plated with inside and outside hex nuts, switches are Grayhill or C&K enclosed rotary types with silver-plated contacts.




LR 1 Pro Line Router - This is a balanced signal version of the LR 1. The standard model can switch up to 3 inputs and 3 outputs. Additional I/O can be accommodated using special multi-deck rotary switches. XLR connectors are Neutrik gold-plated type with locking tabs on the female version.

Custom LR1 Pro with 4 inputs and one output.

"I received the switch [LR 1 Pro] today and it is exactly what I wanted and works perfectly - no noise at all when switching. I have bypassed my preamp for my DAC and LPs and have a sonic improvement".


SP 1 Amplifier/Speaker Selector - The simplest (standard) version switches the stereo output of a power amplifier to one of two (or both) speaker systems. A typical modification is the addition of a switch for one or more amplifier inputs. All switches handling amplifier output or speaker connections are high-current rated versions of those employed in the LR 1 line router. Multi (>2)speaker switching uses toggle switches (see below). All amplifier inputs are terminated with suitable load resistors and binding posts are heavy-duty 5-way dual units.




SCC1 System Configuration Controller - This is a custom combination of the LR 1 and SP1 that allows switching of several sources to one or more preamps or headphone amplifier, preamp outputs to one or more power amplifier inputs, and power amplifier outputs to one or more speaker systems.

"[The SCC1 is] simple elegant and effective. Does exactly what I needed it to do and has significantly reduced the effort involved in switching between components. Just a wonderful product".

Custom SCC1


BB (Black Buff) Line Level Buffer Stage

Layout designed to facilitate tube rolling.



Sweeten the sonics of your DAC or other digital source with the Black Buff line stage. It features unity gain, 50K input impedance, less than 500 Ohms output impedance, and includes a volume control and heater voltage switch for use of either a 6SN7GT or 12SN7GT tube (supplied).

Download the User's Manual for complete specs.



CONTACT

Al Freundorfer: al@mapletreeaudio.com

Mapletree Audio Design
100 Cliff Cres.
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M 1A8


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Last modified November 10th, 2022