*Please note this item is pre-owned and in mint condition. This item is only missing the orginal box and manual. Please see photos.

The U5 high-voltage DI-preamp combines a unique passive tone selector with a variable gain preamp and filter. The high input impedance accepts a wide variety of signal levels and instruments from acoustic guitars to high-output active bass guitars and keyboards. The U5 direct box is loaded with sonic character and user features professionals demand. Pure Class A, 100% discrete design Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence Variable gain preamp to +30dB. Dual microphone and line outputs Hi-Z 3,000,000 ohm input impedance Very low noise -100dB High headroom +30dB Six tone bank selections. DC coupled Class A output for superior bass High cut switch eliminates noise LED active signal indicator Headphone monitor output jack Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD High level 400 watt speaker input Active to thru selector - ground isolation switch 100% discrete power supplies for audio path Internal toroidal power supply for low noise Long lasting, stainless steel hardware SONIC EXCELLENCEThe Avalon U5 Pure Class A instrument DI preamplifier is the most powerful direct box available today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the U5 includes many features and sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The U5 is ideal for bass guitar and acoustic instruments, electric guitars, keyboards, synthesizers and low output pickups. Features include state-of-the-art, high input impedance input stage for zero load effect on sensitive pickups and keyboards, 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high performance audio for many years.