Audio Electronic Supply AES/Cary AE3 MkII preamp

For what it's worth, Gerald Walsh told me the DJH has 14 dB gain. I wanted to clarify that since folks in this thread think it has 20.

On Mar 8, 2010, at 5:52 AM, Gerald Walsh wrote:

AE3 DJH
Gain - - 13 to 14 dB Gain
Input impedance - - 100 Kohms
Signal to noise -88dB
Output impedance - - 400 ohms

Just want to chime in and say the AE3 DJH is an excellent affordable preamp for those who want to experience what a nicely built tube preamp has to offer. It does not have a tone of bells and whistles but I consider it excellent value for the money. I've moved on to much more expensive models over the years but I still have a soft spot for this one. If a used one comes up in good condition snatch one up.

I owned one years ago. To much gain for most power amps. Cary confirms it is 20 db gain, unless the last production of it was changed and not advertised on the AES site before it was taken down.