Counterpoint SA-2 // Vintage Stereo Tube MC Phono Pre-Preamplifier / Head Amp
​The Counterpoint SA-2 is a vintage tube-based pre-preamplifier, also known as a "head amplifier," designed to amplify the delicate signals from low-output moving coil (MC) cartridges to levels suitable for standard moving magnet (MM) phono preamplifiers. Manufactured by Counterpoint Electronics between 1982 and 1991, the SA-2 exemplifies the company's dedication to high-fidelity audio reproduction during that era.
*Manual and load resistor pack included.
S/N: 7225
- MC Step-up stage (head amp), meant to go between a low-output moving coil cartridge and a moving magnet phono pre
- 4x 6dj8, 1x 6jc6, 1x EL84, 1x 6ca4, 1x 5651
- Approx. 21dB gain
- All tubes test good
- Has separate power supply
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​The Counterpoint SA-2 is a vintage tube-based pre-preamplifier, also known as a "head amplifier," designed to amplify the delicate signals from low-output moving coil (MC) cartridges to levels suitable for standard moving magnet (MM) phono preamplifiers. Manufactured by Counterpoint Electronics between 1982 and 1991, the SA-2 exemplifies the company's dedication to high-fidelity audio reproduction during that era.
*Manual and load resistor pack included.
S/N: 7225
- MC Step-up stage (head amp), meant to go between a low-output moving coil cartridge and a moving magnet phono pre
- 4x 6dj8, 1x 6jc6, 1x EL84, 1x 6ca4, 1x 5651
- Approx. 21dB gain
- All tubes test good
- Has separate power supply
