Introduced in January 1982

The PV3 was the first vacuum tube preamp available as a kit since the 1960’s. Priced at $399 Assembled or $299 Kit, the PV3 was the ideal choice for those who loved music but were faced with the realities of a low cost budget. Cost was kept low by minimizing features, not compromising quality. The RIAA circuit used 1% tolerance parts and metal film resistors were used in critical parts of the circuitry. The PV3 delivered the tonal balance and dynamics that conrad-johnson was now famous for.

Features:

Inputs/Outputs - Phono, Tuner, and one Tape recorder with monitor and recording facilities, one Main output.

Controls:

Volume (dual concentric), Source/Monitor, Phono/Tuner, & Power.

V1, V2, & V3: 12AX7
V4: 12AT7
Replacement Tube Set RT3

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Specifications:

Gain: Phono Stage 38 dB (phono overload 500 mV at 1kHz)
Line Stage 26 dB
Distortion: less than .05% THD or IMD
Response: bandpass 10Hz to more than 100kHz
RIAA equalization: +/- .5 dB (20 to 20 kHz)
S/N Ratio: Phono Stage 70 dB below 10 mv input
Line Stage 84 dB below 2.5 volt output
Phase Response: Line Stage phase inverting, Phono Stage (at tape-out) phase correct
Mechanical: 10" x 3" x 7"