AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ADD-ON EQUALIZERS

In the past, most manufacturers of preamp-control centers, integrated amplifiers, and receivers made it easy to connect external audio equalizers and similar devices.  They almost universally included a RECORDER  MONITOR LOOP.  These were easily identifiable by a MONITOR button on the front panel.  Others even included and EXTERNAL EQUALIZER LOOP.  These were easily identifiable by two pair of extra RCA jacks on the rear panel, usually with jumper connections between them.  You inserted your external device into these connection.  If you have such a product, you will have little problem connecting any of our external products.

If you are in the market for a new preamp-control center, integrated amplifier, or receiver, you should keep the above in mind, especially if you use an audio recorder and/or an external equalizer.  It facilitates being able to ensure that the audio recording actually taking place as you intended, as you can monitor its progress.

More recent A/V products have removed these feature at a savings of about $2.00 cost.  If this is your case, not all is lost.  There are work-arounds such as  the use of a separate phono stage, like any of our REK-O-KUT preamps below.  Connect your turntable to the separate phono stage and then connect the preamp output to the add-on device (SNR, Dehisser, or Re-Equalizer, etc.) and the add-on output to an unused AUX input on your receiver/amplifier.  In that case, you would not use the phono imput of your main amplifier.  You would play phono records thru the AUX input.

A NOTE ABOUT OUR PREAMPLIFIERS

If you want a good preamplifier for you hifi system any of ours will give you the performance of very good built-jn preamp, often better. 

If you want to play only LPs and 45s, and/or live outside of the USA, you might focus on MKIV or ULTA, both of which have a very flat frequency response, good overload protection, low noise and an inline world power supply - no wall wart.  The ULTRA is the very best.

If you want to play LPs, 45s and also 78s, but have a modest system and speakers and don't mind wall transformers, the MKII preamp will do well.

If you have two turntables, one for LPs & 45s, and another for 78s, and want one switch to change both the turntable and sound EQ at the same time,  the MKII will probably interest you a lot more.   Non-USA customers will need the accessory 220 VAC wall transformer.

If you have one or two turntables, one for LPs & 45s, and another for 78s, and want exceptional fidelity and accurate  performance with LPs, 45, and both US and European/Asian 78s, the UTLRA is a what you will want.  It is our best.

CAN I DAISY CHAIN THE SNR DH & REQ?

Here are a few considerations:  Which do I want/need, and what if I also buy either a Dehisser or Surface Noise Reducer?  How can I daisy-chain them?  Yes you can, but what comes first has to be determined.   The SNR always has to be first.  What about the REQIII or DH order?  Both have a way for selecting groove walls, but in a different way.

The DH has switch that selects one wall or another, but at the same time connects L+R and low frequencies, thus eliminating a lot of low frequency noise (typically vertical noise). The result remains from both DH outputs, so both speakers will produce the sound.

The REQIII has a BLEND control that can be used to fine tune for perfect mono, or at max end rotation output one or the other channel.  However, it does not do it in the sophisticated way the DH does. You get the output with all the vertical noise still there.  Using the BLEND control can also be used to adjust for best overall sound quality, i.e., optimum mono noise + best groove wall. That is a compromise setting that you would, and may vary with different records.

If you want to play both lateral cut and vertical cut records, and if you really want to use the BLEND control, the REQIII would have to be first in the chain after the SNR.

If you would really want perfect selection of groove walls, you might want the DH to be first. That would disable the V/L Switch and the BLEND Control.  In that case the REQII might be a more logical choice.

NEW! - REK-O-KUT®  RE-EQUALIZER III

 NO WALL TRANSFORMER - NO VOLTAGE SWITCH - IN LINE  UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER

 PERFECT MONO FROM STEREO PICKUP

 VERTICAL / LATERAL PLAY SWITCH

 GROOVE WALL CHOICE

Art Dudley, STEREOPHILE "If anything, I'm as amazed by the Re-Equalizer's apparent noiselessness as by its obvious flexibility"
"vastly improved my listening experience… took me about 50 years to realize how muggy my 78s had been sounding!"
From Switzerland: "so useful...a must for all, having old discs in the collection. Why didn't I buy them earlier?"
"I am delighted with it. It’s also very handy...detecting the...stereo...in..LPs...purported...stereo but...actually not" 
"the REQ3 ... an absolute joy to use; thank you so much for producing it...at such a reasonable price point"
from Holland: "I’m very much impressed after listening a few of my favorite 78’s with the re-equalizer!"
"The ability to plug in any cartridge and switch between vertical or lateral is an especially nice feature"
 from Japan: "I cannot imagine playing...records without a RE-EQUALIZER III anymore. I love it!"
 "a great difference specially when playing my 78s but also some older LPs"
"The option to blend the channels is priceless, a fantastic feature!"
again from Japan:" It works well...I will introduce the RE-EQ to my friends and will be back"
from Spain: "It is working great...More than happy with it"
from Finland:  "I am a happy owner of your Re-equalizer"
"I love the rack mount equalizer! Makes it easier for use"
"Thank you very much for you wonderful products!"
"fantastic!  Thank you so much for producing it!"
from Russia: "I am completely satisfied with it"
"The sound difference is stunning"
"he loves it...Thanks"
"works perfectly!!"

Pre-1955 records were recorded to different standard than now employed in RIAA equalized phono amplifiers.  The Re-Equalizer compensates for this.  Easily installed thru the external tape monitor loop of your preamplifier/receiver, or between preamplifier and main amplifier.  Works with Lateral and Vertical cut records.  Not supplied with interconnect cables.

* In "BYPASS" the mono or stereo signal is hard-wired input to output - introduces no noise or distortion to  any modern audiophile unit.

* In “IN” mode, left and right are combined to mono via the BLEND control, and phono compensation introduced.

* The Vertical/Lateral switch (requires stereo pickup) and you can listen to Edison, OKEY or Pathe' discs.

* Blend left and right channels for perfect true mono, or listen to left or right using a stereo pickup. 

* No wall adapter to eat outlet space, its in-line automatic unit has no power switch, no mistakes.

* Outside of USA, use a plug adapter or obtain a local power cord.

* 5 pages of recommended compensation settings to accommodate any vintage record - including
  acoustics. This is the 1st highly researched chart ever produced.

* For early dual-band and single groove stereo discs, two units are required.  20% off 2nd unit

* Passive equalization design & film capacitors assure low TIM and transparent sound.

* High input impedance for use with either tube or solid-state amplifier outputs.

* Connects to hifi systems like any ordinary graphic equalizer.

* Works with phono, tape recorder outputs - any source.

* Sixty-Four different record compensations.

* Walnut Case is available.   Click here for Accessory Page

Listen to LP, DECCA DL-9008	Listen to 78, RCA B10570

   CLICK FOR: REQ III MANUAL (UPDATED)        CLICK FOR: SPEC SHEET        CLICK FOR: REVIEWS

Price: $489.00 (IL Res. add 8.00% IST) + $31.75 USA Shipping ($36.00 w/case)

Non-USA shipping: Europe - $87.50 (Canada - $61.00) . Great Britain (UK) - $102.00. Australia (Pacific) - $99.50

With Case: Europe - $95.50 (Canada - $71.50) . Great Britain (UK) - $118.00. Australia (Pacific) - $114.00.

The USPS advertise, but does not promise, 6 - 10 days delivery time, with free insurance and tracking.
 

REK-O-KUT®  RE-EQUALIZER II

SOLD OUT!

for 2 channel mono, or 2 different EQ's for stereo, get two of these

Pre-1955 records were recorded to different standard than now employed in RIAA equalized phono amplifiers.  The Re-Equalizer compensates for this.  Easily installed thru the external tape monitor loop of your preamplifier/receiver, or between preamplifer and main amplifier.  Not supplied with interconnect cables.  Works with Lateral cut records.

"If anything, I'm as amazed by the Re-Equalizer's apparent noiselessness as by its obvious flexibility"
 Art Dudley, STEREOPHILE MAGAZINE, January, 2009

"I'm thrilled with everything! The REQ2 is phenomenal. Its like listening to all of my records for the first time again"
Another satisfied customer

"The only thing to say about this is that it is a pity that I didn’t buy it long time ago. This piece of equipment is really necessary for playback of 78’s"
Another satisfied customer

"The RE-EQUALIZER III  I purchased from you is fantastic. The flexibility and quality of reproduction is unbeatable"
And yet, another satisfied customer

"What have you done to me?!  Now I have to listen to a few thousand 78s...over again to hear them right"
And yet, another satisfied customer

" It works well...I will introduce the RE-EQ to my friends and will be back"
From Japanese customer

"Re-Equalizer blows my mind!"
way satisfied customer

Still On Stereophile Magazine List of Recommended Components

* In "BYPASS" the mono or stereo signal is hard-wired input to output - introduces no noise or distortion to any modern audiophile unit.

* In “IN” mode, left and right are combined to mono, and phono compensation introduced.

* Supplied with five pages of recommended compensation settings to accommodate any vintage
  record - including acoustics. This is the most highly researched chart ever produced.

* For early dual-band and single groove stereo discs, two units are required.  20% off 2nd unit..

* Passive equalization design/ film capacitors assure low TIM and transparent sound.

* High input impedance for either tube or solid-state amplifier outputs.

* Connects to hifi systems like any ordinary graphic equalizer.

* Works with phono, tape recorder outputs - any source.

* Walnut Case is available Click here for Accessory Page

* Sixty-Four different record compensation.

   CLICK FOR: REQ MANUAL (UPDATED)        CLICK FOR: SPEC SHEET        CLICK FOR: REVIEWS

Price: $349.00 (IL Res. add 8.00% IST) + $31.75 USA Shipping ($36.00 w/case)
 

Non-USA shipping: Europe - $87.50 (Canada - $61.00) . Great Britain (UK) - $102.00. Australia (Pacific) - $99.50

With Case: Europe - $95.50 (Canada - $71.50) . Great Britain (UK) - $118.00. Australia (Pacific) - $114.00.

The USPS advertise, but does not promise, 6 - 10 days delivery time, with free insurance and tracking.

REK-O-KUT®  LOW NOISE STEREO PHONO SELECTOR SWITCH

"there is no hum at any volume level"
"so nice not to have the clicking and hum"
"works fantastic cant tell any sound difference"
"the switcher I bough from you is great and sounds excellent"
"This device is great!  I did not expect that - zero noise or hum"
"The switch works great, well, invisibly actually.  Great product !!"
"sounds and works great will most likely be ordering another one soon"
"the switch arrived safely today and works really well- no hum on either turntable"
"It’s dead-quiet...fantastic.  Now I can run two turntables through one phono stage"
"works pretty well...I've tested the Rek-O-Kut and it does a fine job and is inexpensive"
 "I am...loving the low Noise Phone/Aux Switch...a treat and making my life so much easier"
 "works just fine with moving coil cartridges....really neat...exactly what I needed...very pleased indeed!!"
"the switcher...is performing better than what i expected...I don't detect any noise coming...that's awesome"
  
 Designed and produced by Rek-O-Kut for 25 years
 
 COMPATIBLE WITH MM OR MC CARTRIDGE

Designed and produced by Rek-O-Kut for 20 years

* Connect two phono turntables to one phono amp input.
  Works with Aux sources too.
* Connects either of any two sources to any one input or any
  one source to either of any two inputs.  Either direction.
* All shields separated for extremely low hum.
* Hum-free compact and sturdy shielded steel case.
* Includes grounds a ground wire to you amplifier.
* Gold plated RCA connectors for all inputs and outputs.
* Does not alter sound - adds only 12 pF capacitance

                         SEE INSTRUCTIONS

Price: $55.00 (IL Res. add 8.00% IST) + $10.65 Shipping In USA

Non-USA shipping:  1st Class costs $32.00 (Canada - $24.25), and has been very reliable, but delivery time, insurance, is not available & tracking limited.  Flat Rate Priority Mail  costs $42.00 (Canada - $31.00).  The USPS suggests, 6 - 10 days delivery time, with free insurance and tracking.

NEW FROM REK-O-KUT!

REK-O-KUT®  ULTRA PREAMP

OUR MOST ACCURATE PREAMPLIFIER EVER - FITS ALL PURPOSES

for audiophiles, 78 collectors, archivists

RIAA-Only Competition Costs 4 - 7 Times More!

"I'm very impressed"
"I'm very happy with it" 
"the preamp is great! What a sound I now have! Thanks!!!!"
"neutral and detailed...A wonderful counterpart for the tube power amp. Great!"
"I am surprised how much more resolution and deeper soundstage the Ultra has"
"Just picked up the ULTRA pre amp ...I LOVE IT!!!! Exactly what I was hoping for"
"astonishing Rek-O-Cut Ultra...very impressed. This is a very nice piece of equipment"
"In its price range I doubt you could find a better, more flexible, cleaner sounding phono preamp"
"I can connect two turntables…with the ULTRA…(my) Luxman…selector...is two times...the ULTRA cost"
"I'm enjoying my Rek O Kut Ultra.... Works like a charm, sounds great and is very convenient for...two tables"
"I am surprised that it sounds as much improved as it does...this is the best value in all phono preamps I know of"
"sound… more shaped and clear in detail…Definitely ULTRA has better resolution…I...enjoy your Ultra preamp"
"an extremely natural sounding preamp probably thanks to less RIAA deviation...I could hear better presence...of
respective instruments...noise. These are phenomenal for its price! Thanks for the new great little giant!!"


* ULTRA FLAT LP RESP

* VERY LOW DISTORTION

* OVERLOAD RESISTANT

* 2 TURNTABLE INPUTS

* US / EURO / ASIA 78 EQ

* FLAT EQ FOR SOFTWARE
 

*IN-LINE WORLD POWER SUPPLY - NO WALL WART, NO SWITCH*

Even if you do not play vintage records, the ULTRA beats almost all built-in phono stages and is an excellent upgrade.  Add one or two turntables to an amplifier that has no phono input or a second turntable to an amplifier with only one phono input.   The ULTRA Preamp can connect to the line level input on any amplifier, computer sound card or mixing console for playback of turntables equipped with a magnetic phono cartridge.

For RIAA LPs it is extremely accurate to within +/- 1/8 dB.  It can apply accurate compensation for USA, European, Asian or other foreign 78s with front panel switches.  A 300 Hz position means accurate play of pre 1935 records as well as later US Columbia and many European and Asian 78s.  It a can also accurately play London/Decca FFRR and similar vintage LPs, and many non-NAB broadcast transcriptions.  If you want to use computer software for record compensation, it has a totally flat setting.

Because of its extremely accurate RIAA compensation, it is an excellent companion to the REK-O-KUT Re-Equalizer, resulting in a fully adjustable playback system for vintage and mono records.

With its in-line world power supply (as opposed to an outlet stealing, wall transformer) it can be used anyplace; no switches to set.  All that is required is either a EURO plug adapter, or a common, IEC-C7, figure-8 line cord for your country's power outlet.

CHECK THE MANUAL  HERE

* Black anodized brushed aluminum front panel
* Includes 39 inch 43 pF/ft interconnect cable
* Input matched to most high-quality pickups
* 6 Hz subsonic filter to cut ultra low rumble
* Black anodized brushed aluminum front panel
* Includes cable for computer soundcard.
* High-quality, gold-plated RCA jacks
* Discrete component design
 *Low hum steel case

Minimum Performance Specifications:

Sensitivity: 3.5 mV
Rated Output: 300 mV
RIAA Deviation, 20 - 25 kHz: +/- 1/8 dB
Bass Turnover:  500 Hz (RIAA), 300 Hz, 0 Hz
Treble Rolloff: 0 dB (78), -13.7db (RIAA)
Sub-Sonic Filter:  7 Hz
THD: 0.015%
Signal/Noise: 80 dBA minimum
Input Impedance: 47 kOhms, and 220 pF
Output Impedance:  600 Ohms
Overload: 60 mV
Maximum Output:  5.0 Volts
Crosstalk: 45 dB at any frequency between 20 - 20 kHz
Power Requirement: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, (automatic)
Dimensions:  6- 3/4" X 3-1/8" X 1-5/8"
Shipping weight: 2 Lbs

REK-O-KUT®  PROFESSIONAL MOVING MAGNET PREAMP MKIV

from Japan: "I... thought that the Audiophile Archival Preamp MKII was the greatest...of this kind"
 "If you need a versatile, reliable phono pre-amp, this one is a steal!"
"Thank you for making these preamps affordable"