deHavilland UltraVerve Preamplifier

deHavilland UltraVerve 3 Preamplifier

Note: all UltraVerve models with the 32-step attenuator are in fact

"UltraVerve 3" models. Some were labeled" UltraVerve 2" ,but if they

are fitted with the 32 step relay attenuator, they are Model 3 .

"But having lived with some of the elite high-end pre-amplification from the likes of Jadis, Sonic Frontiers, and Air Tight, the deHavilland UltraVerve is currently my first choice in line amplification." ...more

---Dick Olsher, EnjoyTheMusic.com

Product Information

We are proud to bring the UltraVerve 3 vacuum tube line stage preamplifier to production.. It features the famous 6SN7 octal vacuum tube, and all vacuum tube rectification using the 5AW4 / 5U4 octal tube rectifier.

We developed this line stage to complement our single ended triode amplifiers. One of the things we achieved was to design a preamp that did not damage the dynamic quality of the music. The UltraVerve 3 line stage is a true zero negative feedback Class A design. The octal tube complement coupled with tube rectification produces a huge, full-bodied soundstage and an angelically sweet and dynamic midrange. This preamp is just a joy to listen through.

The UltraVerve 3 preamplifier features 100% hand wired point-to-point circuitry in the audio as well as the power supply circuit. The front panel is heavy duty anodized with Solar Black powder coat chassis. It features a soft start turn on circuit for gentle startup. The design places very little stress on the tube compliment. This assures extremely long service and sonic life of the tubes. Quality, Value, and Performance, by deHavilland, "Hand made in California with a passion for sound since 1997"

according to Kara:

The octal tubes we employ give you what in "Tube Lore" is described as "BIG TONE", something you just can't get with nine pin miniature tubes found in most preamps. 12AX7’s or 6922’s just can't get there. While many companies say that the simplest circuit is the best, they don’t practice what they preach -- they have miles of circuitry and solid state regulation everywhere. Our R&D shows that regulated power supplies can ruin the dynamics and imaging, just like too much feedback does. We spend more time and money on our filtering and use big, strong 5U4 and 5AW4 tube rectifiers, because they provide super dynamics. Furthermore, all of our power supply and audio circuit wiring is point to point, using the best wire available and the best dielectric known to man -- air. And while others may dress their equipment up with fancy gold or chrome plating and exotic woods that offer little or no sonic improvement, we prefer to use premium components and provide you, the listener with affordable, high quality equipment. Our gear is literally overbuilt to last a lifetime! At deHavilland, we are serious when we say that we want more listeners to be able to experience the beauty of single-ended vacuum tube sound, making this type of pre amplifier available to a much wider range of listeners -- that's our story.

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Awards

"Bluenote Best of 2004 Award', Enjoy the Music

"Best Sound", CES 2004, From the ears of Srajan Ebaen

VSAC 2003 "Best Sound of Show" by Srajan Ebaen, 6 Moons

"Silk Class" Catecory Award, HE2003 Report, by Srajan Ebaen

"Best of Show" Finalists CES 2003, by Dick Olsher

"Best 845-Based Amplifier", CES 2003, by Dave Glackin

"Best Sound of Show", CES 2003, by Roger S. Gordon

"Best Sounding Room At The Show", CES 2003, by Greg Weaver

"The Top Five" CES 2003, by ED Morawski