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About

The most advanced preamplifier ever designed.
With its groundbreaking signal path technology, battery power supply and unrivalled phono stages, the NHB-18NS is still the benchmark for preamplifiers.

The NHB-18NS is peerless in terms of clarity and musicality. Designed to control NHB-series power amplifiers, it offers state-of-the-art preamplification and control.

50-ohm darT-to-Zeel connection cables complete this exquisite offering.

Simple and efficient

Machined from a solid block and held comfortably in your hand, the NHB-18NS remote control provides access to its key functional features.

Inside view

darTZeel has always developed the most rapid audio circuits. The NHB-18NS’s unique circuit board layout allows each optical input to be activated separately. The absence of global negative feedback ensures an ideal and uncompromising listening experience.

Visible differences

darTZeel’s NHB-series represents the pinnacle of musical reproduction. Its products are designed and built like works of art.

Peerless workmanship

For the NHB series, each aluminium component is milled from a solid block, hand-finished, brushed and anodised. This underlines the uniqueness and exclusivity of the NHB series.

Specifications

Technical data
Line Gain Up to + 11 dB
Phono Gain 54 to 72 dB (up to 83 dB gain at output)
Analog Input Impedances
Zeel BNC 50 ohms
RCA line > 30 kohms, from 5 Hz to 50 kHz
XLR Line > 15 kohms, from 5 Hz to 50 kHz
Phono MC : User select from 43 ohms up to 47K ohms
Line Output impedances
RCA = 75 ohms, darT BNC = 50 ohms, XLR < 600 ohms, REC OUT < 150 ohms
Frequency Response 5 Hz – 500 kHz, +0, -1 dB
Rise Time < 0.5 µs
Slew Rate > 24 V/µs, peak-peak
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 1 % from 10 Hz to 100 kHz within the output dynamic range
Temporal Distortion None, at any level and load, as specified above
Crosstalk < – 80 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to noise ratio > 92 dB (A), Line; > 70dB (A), Phono w/factory settings
Power consumption 7 – 77 watts depending on working conditions
Size in mm 440 x 335 x 170 (WxDxH). Total deep with handles : 415mm
Size in inches 17.32 x 13.2 x 6.7 (WxDxH). Total deep with handles : 16.4 inches
Net weight
24 kg, power supply 3 kg, total 27 kg
Fuse ratings
115 volts: 1.0A (T) or slow blow
230 volts: 0.5A (T) or slow blow

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FAQs

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How is my order processed ?

Once we have received your order and your payment, we issue you an invoice that will be mailed to you with a reference number for your order. Once your order is ready : it will be dispatched to you with insurance and tracking number.

Which payment methos are available in the Online Shop ?

You can choose between Paypal, bank transfer or Credit Card. Please take in consideration that payment via bank transfer will slightly delay the processing of your order as we have to receive your funds on our bank account to confirm your order.

Why are there different estimated delays prior to sending for some of the products

One of the politics of Ana Mighty Sound  is that every order is unique and made for a single customer. You will find next to each item an estimated delay prior to delivery. We will do our best to fulfill it before this delay (and most of the time we do).

Please keep in mind that we are a 100% human company working all over the Old World (Europe) and that we do commit to deliver you the best made / best quality product available, and to insure that : this can take some time.

Of course… some of our products are in stock !

Can I specify a courrier for my order ?

Yes you can ! Just drop us a line in the « additional remarks » of your mail order. This may add additional fees to your order. We can work with DHL, TNT, FedEX, UPS, French La Poste or Chronopost.

What if I have received the wrong item ?

In the very unlikely case this would happen just send us a photo of what you received and we will send you a courrier to fetch the item back. Once we have checked it out, we will send you the correct item.

My items are not up to specifications, what should I do ?

This is highly improbable as we use the most modern techniques to insure that our products are up to specs. In fact we even have a dedicated person checking that every single item is in perfect condition prior to shipping. Of course it can happen, but we doubt it seriously. In any case if you were bothered by something : just send us an email and we will sort it out with you.

I am very happy/disappointed with my order and I want you to know it ?

Please do not hesitate to drop us a line and we will be always happy to answer all of your requests. Our aim is your complete satisfaction.

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