Kondo Audio Note Japan G-700i – High End Tube Preamplifier

The legendary Kondo Audio Note Japan brand has announced the release of its latest preamplifier, the G-700i. The manufacturer states that this model was developed as a linear preamplifier that combines the rich and mature sound of the G-70 with the power of the flagship G-1000.

The Kondo Audio Note Japan G-700i is neither a simplified version of the G-1000, nor an improved version of the G-70, but uses a new circuit design. The newly developed 50-step volume control unit uses MELF resistors that were selected during numerous listening sessions. By mounting them on a high-quality rotary switch and placing them in a copper screen, it was possible to achieve exceptional protection against interference and distortion.

The main features of the Kondo Audio Note JapanG-700i preamplifier:

• Equipped with a 50-step attenuator that uses new high-quality MELF resistors.
• The power supply and preamplifier are housed in separate housings, which helps minimize vibration and magnetic flux leakage. At the same time, having a separate power section, the housings are designed to fit in a standard-sized space in an audio rack.
• The decoupling capacitors are placed near the gain module to minimize signal loops.
• Various components of firm production are used, including SSW and pure silver foil capacitors, and each component is carefully hand-made. Attenuator block, copper main chassis, pure silver foil capacitors, pure silver lead resistors, SSW wire material, pure silver shielded wire, silver-palladium plated RCA jacks, zirconium vacuum tube jacks. In addition, high-quality original components are used, such as custom-made electrolytic capacitors, power transformers and chokes.
• Pure copper housing.
• Symmetrical front panel with the same curved edges as the GE-7.

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