soulshine2MKII

from 07/2023

• new power supply with 2 x 270 Watts transformers (was 2 x 100 Watts)
• Furutech Rhodium AC input

NEW

• New 64-step volume attenuator using z-foil resistors
• Separate power supply for volume attenuator
• New resistors
• Energetic Tuning to harmonize
• new and more precise heater regulators

Evolution, Emotion, Revolution:

The valve pre-amp soulshine2, based on our successful soulshine model, is VALVET’s new top-of-the-line product. Also in this case, tubes weren’t re-invented, but were used especially cleverly. Two directly coupled stages in one intelligent circuit – more isn’t needed to convey great feeling. The soulshine provides connections for 4 line inputs. All signal connections inside the housing are made with pure silver PTFE.
The soulshine2 is a complete double mono construction including an external double mono powersupply. It comes with a 48-position mechanical volume switch (with remote control) and a display beside the volume knob to show the position. This display can be dimmed and switched of completely with the full metal remote handset which also provides a „Mute“ function. There is only one capacitor in the signal path: a custom made for VALVET Evo silver/gold from MUNDORF. The feet are a custom made „Pro“ version from bFly-Audio.

The signal runs through two double triodes (ECC802S + ECC99). There is a choice of two outputs plus recording output or three outputs (standard).

No component-overkill, but perfect working conditions for the soulshine. All housing components are made of aluminum, between 2 und 12mm thick. The soulshine shows exceptional detail, plasticity and sound stage. Everything is played on a black/still background. The listener hears no tube noise, but many tube virtues. Voices really have body, strings have the right fluidity, and an electric guitar sounds just like it should. Especially the harmony between silence and dynamics captivates the listener right away. The soundstage and „being there feeling“ even betters the excellent soulshine preamp. Please compare with the very best preamps on the market. The s2 is JUST PURE MUSIC!

VALVET soulshine II Mk.II 
The latest and best version of Knut Cornils' soulshine is the new soulshine II Mk.II.

Hand crafted near Hamburg in Germany, the soulshine II Mk.II is a line-stage using ECC82 and 12BH7A tubes and a new external solid-state dual-mono PSU. Also new is the carbon top and a remote controlled 64-step volume control unit using Z-Foil resistors, cotton insulated pure silver wiring and harmonized energetic tuning.

The soulshine II Mk.II shows exceptional detail, plasticity and sound stage. Everything is played on a black/still background. The listener hears no tube noise, but many tube virtues. Voices really have body, strings have the right fluidity, and an electric guitar sounds just like it should. Especially the harmony between silence and dynamics captivates the listener right away.
 
Similar to the original soulshine with 4 line inputs and now 3 outputs (WBT silver connectors) using ECC82 and 12BH7A tubes with only one Mundorf Silver/Gold/Oil capacitor per channel. The signal path is even shorter now and a brand new state-of-the-art volume control is incorporated.

The external dual mono power supply uses two powerful torodial core transformer and a solid-state rectifier, since this design has proven to be advantageous for the sound of the soulshine. No component-overkill, but perfect working conditions for the soulshine. All housing components are made of aluminum, between 2 und 12mm thick.

The soulshine II Mk.II shows exceptional detail, plasticity and sound stage. Everything is played on a black/still background. The listener hears no tube noise, but many tube virtues. Voices really have body, strings have the right fluidity, and an electric guitar sounds just like it should. Especially the harmony between silence and dynamics captivates the listener right away.

Connections:

4 Line Level Inputs (Input Impedance approx. 100 KOhms), 2 Main Outputs (Output Impedance ap

Amplification:

approx. x8 (18dB), Maximum Output Voltage > 50 Volts

Dimensions:

445 x 80 (incl. Füsse) x 310, W x H x D in [mm]
Powersupply 444 x 50 x 306, Width x Height x Depth in mm

Case:

Completely made of aluminum, black anodized or powder coated,