Millennia Media NSEQ2 EQ
Millennia’s minimal circuit topology preserves the integrity of the input signal to a degree that’s impossible using multiple active stages (up to seven in some designs). In this Twin Topology™ design, both solid state and tube circuit paths are entirely transformerless. Every transformer has a distinctly audible sonic personality, and occasionally will complement a particular track. But the design goal for NSEQ-2 was to preserve sonic purity while correcting frequency imbalance. Absolute neutrality is a prerequisite, and our unique balanced circuit design is the most direct route to sonic transparency.
Whether you choose the euphonic space created by triode tubes, or the absolute accuracy delivered by discrete solid state circuitry, NSEQ-2 is designed for precise sonic adjustments along with limitless “shades of clean.” Four bands of mastering- grade fully parametric equalization make it easy to add the correct amount of air or punch, or clean up any “mud” in a track or mix.
The recording and mastering process entails amplifying the original source by as much as 1000:1. Coloration or distortion become part of the signal: once lost, sonic information can never be recovered. Millennia’s unique circuit designs amplify and adjust the original input signal with an absolute minimum of alteration, applying tonal colors so natural and free of artifacts that they seem to become part of the source itself.
Features
- Two paths to perfection with Twin Topology™
- Fully parametric stereo EQ with unprecedented sonic purity & integrity
- All triode 300 V vacuum tube signal path or…
- All discrete J-FET solid state signal path
- Both topologies are entirely transformerless, high voltage, pure Class A
- Minimalist design: only one active stage in the audio path
- Four EQ bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz center frequency, 0.4 to 4.0 Q
- Extremely low noise: -106 dBu
- Constructed for demanding professional applications
- Ultra-Premium components throughout
- Gold relays, connectors, switches, tube sockets
- Silver Teflon power wiring
- Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring
Specifications
- “Q” Range – Q = 0.4 to 4.0 Adjustable on middle ranges / Q = 1.0 Fixed on low & high ranges
- Maximum Output Level > + 28 dBu (VT)
- Maximum Input Level (EQ Flat) + 28 dBu (VT)
- Maximum Input Level (EQ Full Boost) + 17 dBu (VT)
- Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB sub 2 Hz to beyond 300 kHz
- Frequency Response, Stereo Deviation < .15 dB
- Noise (All EQ Stages In, Controls Flat) -106 dBu (SS), -94 dBu (VT)
- Maximum Boost (21 Step Detented) +20 dB (+10 dB with range switch in)
- Maximum Cut (21 Step Detented) -20 dB (-10 dB with range switch in)
EQ Frequencies
- Low Range Switch (Centers – Peak/Shelf Selectable): 20, 34, 56, 100, 180, 270
- Low Mid Sweep: 20 Hz – 220 Hz or 200 Hz – 2.2 kHz. (10X Range switch selectable.)
- Hi Mid Sweep: 250 Hz – 2.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz – 25 kHz. (10X Range switch selectable.)
- High Range Switch (Centers – Peak/Shelf Selectable)4.8 k, 5.8 k, 8.0 k, 10 k, 16 k, 21 k
- THD + Noise, (20 Hz – 30 kHz, All EQ Bands Switched In) < .009%, typ < .003 % (VT or SS)
- Common Mode Rejection Ratio (With Balanced Option) (10 Hz – 20 KHz, 100 mV C.M). > 60 dB, Typ > 80 dB
- Slew Rate ( +27 dBu Out) > 50 volts per microsecond
- Main Hard-wire Bypass Switch For Each Channel? Yes
- Peak/Shelf Selection On High & Low Range? Yes
- Hard-wire Bypass Switching On Individual EQ Bands ? Yes
- Input Impedance 25 kilohms
- Minimum Output Load Impedance 1 kilohm (VT), 150 ohms (SS)
- Recommended Load > 3 kilohms (VT)
- Output Impedance < 300 ohms (VT), < 5 ohms (SS)
- Twin Topology EQ Amplifiers
- Switch In: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
- Switch Out: Pure Class-A Triode Tubes
- Power Consumption, 40 watts maximum
- Power Requirements Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
- Dimensions/Shipping Weight 19″ W x 3.5″ H x 12.5″, 26 lbs.