SFX-03 - Twin Tube Classic
Specifications

Description – The SFX-03 is a two channel guitar preamp employing premium subminiature type 6021 vacuum tubes. The 6021 is manufactured to meet the stringent MIL-E-1 specification for reliability and is optimized to provide long service life under conditions of severe shock, vibration, high temperature and high altitude. The tubes are configured with a high voltage power supply for maximum dynamic range. True bypass capabilities are provided to allow uncolored feed-through.

External dimensions: 7.50 X 6.62 X 1.96 in. (190 X 168 X 50 mm)

Weight: 3.15 lbs. (1.43KG)

Gain:
Before level compensation
Rhythm channel – 74dB
Lead channel – 98dB

After level compensation

Rhythm channel – 52dB
Lead channel – 76dB

*Gain measured at 500Hz

Nominal output level:
Rhythm channel – 0.4 Vrms (-5dBu)
Lead channel – 0.5 Vrms (-4dBu)

*Nom. output level measured with 100mV 500Hz input signal and all controls set to 12 o’clock.

Max. output level before clipping: 2 Vrms (+8dBu)

*Max. output measured with all controls set fully up.

THD @ 1 Volt RMS output: 3%

Harmonic spectrum @ 1Vo: predominantly 2nd harmonic with minor amounts of 3rd harmonic @ > 20dB below.

Noise @ output:
Rhythm channel - < 1mV (< 3 dB hum content)
Lead channel - < 8mV (< 3 dB hum content)

*Noise measured with all controls set fully up and input shorted.

Power consumption: 10.4 W