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Boulder 1108 Specifications
Description: Solid-state, balanced phono preamplifier. Inputs: 3 balanced, convert to unbalanced. Outputs 2 balanced. Frequency response (RIAA): 20Hz–20kHz ±0.1dB. Channel separation: >100 dB, 20Hz–20kHz. Distortion: 0.01%. Noise (ein, MC): 98nV, 20Hz–20kHz. Maximum output: 16V. Input impedance (MC): 1000 ohms, MC; 47k ohms (MM). Maximum gain at 1kHz: 70dB (MC); 44dB (MM).
Dimensions: 18" W by 5.7" H by 15.85" D. Weight 32 lbs, shipping: 41 lbs.
Operationally, the 1108 retains the functions as the 1008. Two inputs, dual outputs, automatic servo null of DC, four standard EQ selections: RIAA, EMI, ffrr (London/Decca), and Columbia, a low-cut filter to eliminate rumble, and gain levels of 70 dB (MC) and 44 dB (MM). The discrete EQ and 985 phono gain stage will also remain.
Please find reviews below
" Audio Activity " Online Magazine Review
http://www.audio-activity.com/boulder-1008-en.html
" STEREOPHILE " Magazine Review , by Michael Fremer
http://www.stereophile.com/phonopreamps/boulder_amplifiers_1008_phono_preamplifier/
" TONE Audio " Online Magazine Review
http://www.tonepublications.com/analogaholic/the-boulder-1008-phono-preamplifier/
" STEREOPHILE " 2015 Class A Recommended Component
Boulder 1008: ✩
The impeccably built 1008 is a fully balanced, dual-mono design with XLR inputs and outputs. In addition to RIAA, the 1008 includes the Decca, Columbia, and EMI curves for LPs released before 1954, and DIP switches mounted on the Boulder's personality cards select between MM and MC cartridges. It had a slightly soft overall sound, with a bloomy midrange and a forgiving top end, but was capable of producing massive dynamic swings, said MF. "Superb measured performance" and "a standard of construction that is to die for," praised JA. (Vol.33 No.7 WWW)