Millennia NSEQ-2 Twin Topology Stereo Parametric EQ
Description
Two channel Class A vacuum tube parametric equalizer and two channel Class A discrete solid state parametric equalizer in the same chassis; selectable via the push of a button. Four bands of EQ per channel. Twin Topology.
Millennia Media NSEQ-2 - Starting out in the world of audiophile classical recordings, Millennia Media has established a well-deserved reputation for excellence in producing audio equipment for critical applications. Supporting that reputation is the NSEQ-2, a 2-channel, 4-band parametric equalizer that offers the ability to switch between pure Class A all-discrete J-FET solid-state operation, or pure Class A all-triode vacuum tube operation at the touch of a button. The NSEQ-2 has only one active stage in the audio signal path, as opposed to common designs that employ anywhere from three to seven active amplifiers in the signal path. The result is greater sonic integrity and purity and heightened musical realism. Did we mention it's transparent? The Millennia Media NSEQ-2 is a great EQ for surgically precise boosts or cuts.
Key features:
- Full Timbral Control, Total Signal Integrity
- Two paths to perfection with Twin Topology™
- Fully parametric stereo EQ with unprecedented sonic purity and integrity
- All triode 300 V vacuum tube signal path or all discrete J-FET solid state signal path
- Both topologies are entirely transformerless high voltage pure Class A
- Minimalist design: only one active stage in the audio path
- Four EQ bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz center frequency, 0.4 to 4.0 Q
- Extremely low noise: -106 dBu
- Constructed for demanding professional applications
- Ultra-Premium components throughout
- Gold relays, connectors, switches, tube sockets
- Silver Teflon power wiring, Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring
- Lovingly hand-crafted in Northern California
NSEQ-2 can be converted to an NSEQ-4
Includes refurbishment of filter boards, new main board, new power supply and new front panel.
Minimalist circuitry
What is "minimalist?" The NSEQ-2 has only one active stage in the audio signal path. Compare this with common textbook parametric EQ designs employing anywhere from three to seven active amplifiers in the signal path. Fewer amplifier stages means greater sonic integrity and heightened musical realism. This single amplifier is optimized as input buffer, EQ amplifier, and output driver. Imagine the musical clarity achieved as precious audio signals are spared from successively colored amplifier stages. It's something you must hear to appreciate. Seasoned audio recording engineers are calling NSEQ the most musically accurate analog EQ available at any price.
Transformerless
Why transformerless? Most of today's high voltage pro tube gear uses audio transformers. Yet, transformers add coloration to audio signals; coloration which may be great for "effect," but which is not conducive to sonic purity. Via innovative design techniques, Millennia avoids audio transformers entirely. Now, the musicality of Class-A vacuum tube equalization can be realized without the unavoidable sonic artifacts common to signal path transformers.
Twin Topology
The solid-state aspect of Twin Topology consists of discrete field effect transistor amplifiers. Millennia also provides these J-FET amplifiers as the next generation of 990 (Jensen tm) and 2520 (API tm) plug-in compatible modules. Twin Topology circuitry employs 300 volt, hand selected triode vacuum tubes. To use the vacuum tube EQ, simply press a front panel switch. To use the solid-state EQ, press the switch again. Twin Topology! Both topologies are designed to deliver a musical optimization of their inherent character.
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