Thoebe II

Flexibility and Control

STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

SST proudly presents the Thoebe II preamplifier. Fitted with the refinements and features one expects of a modern-day preamp, the Thoebe II will deliver all of your music with style and beauty at an attractive price.

Impressive standard features include a highly transparent volume control, bass and treble tone controls, high/low gain settings and a world-class headphone amplifier. Additionally, the Thoebe II can be configured with available add-on options like a reference-level DAC and/or phonostage. The Thoebe II is about ultimate control and flexibility—the perfect preamplifier for any music source.

Deriving its lineage from our flagship preamplifier, the award-winning Ambrosia 2000 Second Edition preamplifier, but boasting more than a few unique features in it’s own right, the Thoebe II is destined to be a classic in its own time. Invite the Thoebe II into your listening room and find out quickly what kind of “guest” has arrived—one that won’t be leaving anytime soon!

FEATURES

• Optional DAC and/or phonostage:
  • DAC
    • ESS Sabre (9018) 32-bit DAC chip
    • Asynchronous, galvanically isolated USB input supports up to 32-bit 384kHz PCM and DSD64 + DSD128
  • Phonostage
    • Moving magnet or high-output moving coil discrete Class A design and newly developed RIAA optimized topology
• Powerful and transparent built-in Class A headphone amplifier, standard
• Digitally-controlled, channel independent, highly-advanced tone control
• Remarkably transparent and innovative resistive-ladder type volume control unique to the Thoebe II
• High/low gain setting
• Phase and balance controls
• Large, easy-to-read (and dimmable) LED display
• Internal USB connection for any future software updates
• Optional solid billet aluminum full-function remote control
• Heavy gauge steel case and thick anodized aluminum faceplate