FM 266
When introduced in 1992 the FM 266 was a sensation, but not everybody understood the application or need for this unit; the FM 266 was clearly ahead of its time but news about its performance
demanded increasing production. Manufactured exactly the same way for all these years it has built a massive following and today is regarded as one of the "highest standard setting" audio
products.
The new FM 266-MKII is a refinement of the original version with some additional features and fine ameliorations. Below the description of the original FM 266
- The only truly balanced preamplifier
- Proprietary enhanced Class A circuitry
- CMRR of 100 dB (= 100-1000 times better than other so-called "balanced" equipment)
- Passes critical pro float test with flying colours
- Unbalanced and pseudo-balanced signals are automatically balanced right at input
- Each of the balanced input paths has precisely the same characteristics as the other
- Tremendous headroom and reserves in input signal handling capability (+21dBv!)
- All input & output impedances are identical and perfectly linear over full frequency range
- Sensors in the truly balanced outputs automatically optimise performance for balanced or unbalanced loads
- Fully discrete circuitry using special curve-tracer analysed and listening-selected semi-conductors
- Zero overall feedback / feedforward
- Outputs drive any load and long cables with perfect reproduction and stability
- No more matching problems between electronics and cables
- No relays type, stepped or inferior sounding digital or optical volume control
- Proprietary precision Balance and Output Level controls are specially shielded guaranteeing unparalleled freedom from noise & interference.
- Internal transformer utilises a special dual shield that prevents any stray fields.
- Extremely low impedance power supply
- Individual stabilisation inside each module
- Hand-selected and individually matched components of DIN, IEC & MIL standard
- Totally modular concept, guaranteeing that the FM 266 does not become obsolete
- The Resolution Series ® 266 is THE ultra precision high-level preamplification centre, with 6 truly balanced high-level inputs and a precision buffered true balanced tape monitoring loop