Introduced in 1983

The PV4, was considered "affordable excellence" by many budget minded audiophiles. It achieved its low price by eliminating all but essential features, not by seriously compromising the quality of component parts. The PV4 used precision low noise metal film resistors and polypropylene and polystyrene capacitors. All of the selectors and controls were chosen to yield smooth trouble free performance and unit-to-unit consistency.

The phono stage of the PV4 resembled that of the PV2AR using two triodes for voltage gain and one as a cathode follower. The line stage was a unique design with one triode for voltage gain direct coupled to the cathode follower output stage.

Features:

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

Controls:

Volume, Balance, Source/Monitor, Phono/Tuner & Power.

V1, V2, & V4: 12AX7
V3 & V5: 12AT7
Replacement Tube Set RT4

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Specifications:

Gain: Phono Stage 38 dB (phono overload 500 mV at 1kHz)
Line Stage 18 dB
Distortion: less than .1% THD or IMD
Response: bandpass 2Hz to more than 100kHz
RIAA equalization: +/- .25 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 phase correct
Mechanical: 13" X 4" x 9"