Locomotive Audio MODEL 40AM 1

Locomotive Audio MODEL 40AM-1

A 500 SERIES PREAMP WITH BIG, HEAVY 1940S AMERICAN TUBE GAIN

A Preamp with a Thick, Heavy & Compressed Sound

A 1940S AMERICAN-STYLE SINGLE-CHANNEL OCTAL TUBE PREAMP DESIGNED FOR BIG, THICK RESULTS

Introducing the 40AM preamp, your gateway to achieving that coveted vintage 1940s sound. Drawing inspiration from iconic models such as the RCA BA-11A and Gates SA-70, this preamp combines design elements from each into one ultimate creation. Packing a powerful punch but versatile enough to be used on a wide range of sound sources, the 40AM will help produce recordings that embody the warmth and character of a bygone era.

"I've been asked repeatedly over the past few years when I would offer a 1940s-style preamp. With the growing interest in designs that use metal octal tubes like the RCA BA-11A and Gates SA-70, I took the opportunity to create a new hybrid design that combines the best features of both. Customers can expect a thicker, more compressed sound that complements the Locomotive 86B and WT-72, finishing the Locomotive preamp lineup with little crossover in the sonics."

- Locomotive Audio owner, Eric Strouth