The P‑1000 MKII Deluxe elevates signal purity with advanced Class A circuitry and military-grade components. It’s ideal for audiophiles seeking flexible control, exceptional noise performance, and future-proof upgradability—all in a beautifully crafted Italian chassis.
Key Features & Technical Specs
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Class A Six‑Gain‑Stage Ultra‑Balanced Design: Employs relays and an ALPS optical‑encoder volume control for ultra‑low distortion (<0.001% THD @ 1 kHz), broad 2 Hz–200 kHz frequency response, and precise volume control over 100 steps.
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Military‑Grade Anti‑Noise Output Stages: The Deluxe version adds custom clamped coils and capacitors to each of the six outputs, suppressing noise for crystalline sound.
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Around 110 dB; channel separation exceeds 118 dB—yielding ultra-quiet backgrounds and expansive staging.
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Adjustable “Booster” Bass Enhance: Three-level (plus off) switchable boost at ~50 Hz, useful for smaller speakers or enhanced low-frequency impact.
Connectivity & Controls
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Eight Analog Inputs: 4 Ă— XLR balanced, 4 Ă— RCA unbalanced.
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Dense Output Options:
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2 × XLR (up to 20 Vrms)
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2 × RCA (up to 10 Vrms)
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Tubed output via optional TUBE‑1012 or TUBE‑1006 stages
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Handy Front Panel/Remote Interface: Single Knob Control (SKC) with full-color display, IR remote, and front/back IR receivers.
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Advanced Functions: Mono/stereo mode, channel swap, and phase inversion (0°/180°).
Power & Build
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Triple Linear Power Supply: Three independent toroidal transformers in an ultra-linear design with a maximum power consumption of 30 W.
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Robust Construction: Steel chassis with machined aluminium panels, hidden fasteners, and signature catenary-curve vents for EMI/RFI protection.
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Optional External PSU & Tube Stages: Compatible with PSU‑1250/1000 and tube modules TUBE‑1012/1006 for sonic enhancement and system expansion.
Physical Dimensions
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Dimensions: 16.9″ W × 5.3″ H × 14.8″ D
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Weight: ~24.3 lbs (35.3 lbs boxed)
Sound Character & Use Cases
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Performance Highlights: Audiophile-grade clarity, vast dynamic range, and a hushed noise floor. Ideal for vinyl, high-res digital sources, orchestral music, jazz, and vocal-centric recordings.
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Ideal For: Users needing flexible signal routing (mono, phase, channel swap), bass enhancement via Booster, and a high-quality front end before a power amplifier. Also great for those seeking a future-proof upgrade path with tube/PSU add-ons.