SKU: 22723390518

Air Tight ATE-3011 Reference Phono Equalizer Amplifier

Sale price$21150.00 Regular price$23500.00
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $5875.00 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 16 - Jul 21

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

Air Tight ATE-3011 Reference Phono Equalizer AmplifierAir Tight ATE 3011 Reference Phono Equalizer The ATE 3011 is the flagship phono preamplifier from this legendary Japanese audio manufacturer and is a unique design with features unlike any other reference phono preamplifier in the world today. To understand such an ambitious amplifier, it is best to begin with understanding the intention that conceived the idea. Air Tight wanted to cater for the highly discerning music and vinyl record connoisseur who

Air Tight ATE-3011

Reference Phono Equalizer

The ATE-3011 is the flagship phono preamplifier from this legendary Japanese audio manufacturer and is a unique design with features unlike any other reference phono preamplifier in the world today. To understand such an ambitious amplifier, it is best to begin with understanding the intention that conceived the idea. Air Tight wanted to cater for the highly discerning music and vinyl record connoisseur who wanted to be able to listen to virtually ANY record using the correct equalization curve and therefore optimise the sound reproduction experience.

The ATE-3011 is equipped with 5 equalizing curves (RIAA, NAB, AES, FFRR, & FLAT) for Turnover and Roll-Off, and can independently select Turnover and Roll-off to create various curves to optimise the experience of your vinyl collection. A large self-illuminating display and an equalization curve selector switch offer easy change over between the various equalizing curve listening options.

Having the ability to accurately access these curves places this phono-stage in a rarefied league however the greatest achievement of the ATE-3011 without a doubt is its sound quality. Air Tight took three years to develop the ATE-3011 including countless design refinements and exhaustive listening tests. They were particularly focussed on the concept of non-colouration, or ultimate transparency which aspires to facilitate a sound where the amplifier adds no or an absolute minimum of its own character into the sonic presentation.

There are some significant innovations in the circuit topology as well as some new technologies focussed on mechanical resonance mitigation. The primary amplification section is housed within in the inner chassis. Three of the dual triode 12AX7 tubes are parallell located at the center of the main chassis and the amplification circuit for both channels is located on the thick copper plate above and below the location of the tubes. All the Mica capacitors and the huge de-coupling capacitors are brought together into one place. To reduce leakage flux, two large capacity toroidal transformers are employed and any superfluous influence on the amplification section is eliminated.

Independent L/R and input/output signals run through original stainless steel conductors instead of conventional cables up to the very point of equaliser input. All terminals, shielding, connectors and components are the very best available. Some new innovations were also employed to ensure that noise or hum-loop artefacts are completely eliminated and a muting relay circuit is employed to prevent noise when power is turned on.

This level of attention to detail all adds up to produce a supremely flexible and reference level sonic masterpiece.
If you have a large record collection which includes a variety of recordings from different eras, labels and pressings, you will be aware of the benefit of having access to the five main equalization curves in order to optimise your listening experience. Now you can hear your records exactly the way they were meant to be heard!
Simply press a button on this beautiful heirloom quality phono preamplifier and be transported to another time and place…..

Videos

Air Tight 2019 Interview

Product Specifications

Type Reference Phono Preamplifier
Valves Employed 3 x 12AX7
Phono Equalizer Input RCA/MM × 3
Input Impedance 47kΩ(Gain 40dB)
Phono Equalizer Output RCA × 2 + 1(mono only)
Output Impedance Recommended load more than 47kΩ
THD 0.02%(1V/1kHz)
Frequency Response 50Hz~20kHz(±0.2dB) /20Hz-2.5dB
Power Consumption 50VA
Dimensions 400mm(W) × 375mm(D) × 151mm(H)
Weight 12.2kg
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 22723390518

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.5 ★★★★★
Based on 21 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
T
Verified Purchase
Tim
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Fit many applications! Worked great!
Quick transaction! Prompt shipping!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
O
Verified Purchase
O/C
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect
Perfect
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
Catherine Buehler
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Fits our razor perfectly
Great for replacing old ones on our rzr
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
M
Verified Purchase
mark l donald
New York, US
★★★★★ 1
Does Not Fit Polaris Ranger
Not compatible for Polaris Ranger as it was advertised. Not the correct thread so it will strip. Do not buy if you need it for a Polaris UTV.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025
J
Verified Purchase
Jose Quispe
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Easy to install
Good material easy to install
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2026

recommand products