 Above: Juggernaut - side view
 Above: Two Juggernaut Preamps in a Revolver Rack
Magazine Reviews:
Juggernaut Review: Tape Op Magazine
Juggernaut Review: Mix Magazine
Vocal Sample
Click HereJuggernaut on vocals Nickel input, Nickel output. Impedance set to 7000 ohms. (LaChapell 583s on acoustic guitar)
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Bass DI Audio Comparison Samples
"tones ranging from sweet purity to velvety saturation. Thoughtful features and ergonomics make the Juggernaut a joy to use. Any studio would benefit from having a Juggernaut or two, but the preamp's sonic versatility makes it a serious contender for anyone looking for one preamp that does it all... there's no doubt this is one great product." - Michael Cooper
Where to Start Suggested Settings:
American Classic - Set your Input transformer selection to Iron and ideally you would be using the Nickel output (The Nickel Output is available seperately as an added option and must be swapped by the user. The Juggernaut ships with a custom Iron core output transformer as standard.) Set the impedance low, between 300 and 2500 ohms. Iron output will work as well, but will have slightly more color than the traditional American Classic preamp we have in mind for these settings.
British Vintage - Set your Input transformer selection to Iron, and Iron core output which is standard on all Juggernauts.
Set the impedance between 3000 and 6000 ohms. Add +THD and reset your gain to be at least 8 clicks higher to compensate for the pad.
Modern - Set your Input transformer selection to Nickel and ideally you would be using the Nickel output (The Nickel Output is available seperately as an added option and must be swapped by the user. The Juggernaut ships with a custom Iron core output transformer as standard.) Set the impedance between 4000 and 10,000 ohms. Iron output will work as well, but will have slightly more color than the Modern Classic preamps we have in mind for these settings.
Everywhere in between - with the Juggernaut you have the freedom and flexibility of choice. There are actually 328 possible setting when you choose to have both output transformers. These are just a few suggestions to get you started.
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The Juggernaut - 500 Series Preamp
Juggernaut 500
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About the Juggernaut
THE JUGGERNAUT is an all Class A discrete, tranformer coupled 500 series preamp by APA, designed by Tim Farrant and Nathan Eldred.
The Juggernaut features custom wound iron and nickel input transformers (switchable via push button), and comes standard with an iron core custom output transformer (optional custom nickel output is also available). When switching between input transformers the automute function engages to prevent loud pops or damage to speakers. Manual mute is also selectable. Pushbutton LEDs light up when selected. The Juggernaut is electronically discrete and fully class A; no opamps, no chips. Fully API (tm) comptible.
The Juggernaut was designed to be the ideal multi-tasker in the studio for any application. It is the first 500 series preamp that can provide a staggering range of tonal choices and control, through the use of switchable input transformers, widest choice of selectable impedance settings, onboard instrument DI, high-quality detented gain and impedance knobs for repeatability and stereo matching between multiple Juggernauts, and much more. The incredible amount of features packed into a single 500 series slot is unprecedented.
Some other unique features include "Boost" and "+THD". Boost control button lowers or raises the sensitivity of the INPUT to avoid the typical negative -20dB pad found on many preamps which effects the tone. The +THD button is -10dB OUTPUT pad which will allows slight saturation of the transformer.
The Juggernaut has a wide selection of impedance settings ranging from 300 to 10,000 ohms this feature acts like a "tone control" knob; going beyond the traditional idea of mic impedance matching with microphones. The lower settings allow for low end emphasis in the source, while the higher settings allow for a distinctly open and extended full range frequency response. The Juggernaut provides the utmost flexibility and freedom of choice.
Features:
All Class A & discrete electronics
Fully 500 Series Compatible
Can emulate classic vintage and modern preamps based on settings
Push Button Switchable Custom input transformers (iron or nickel)
Auto mute when switching between input transformers
Boost - Low gain or high gain settings (eliminates the need for input pad)
41 position detented gain potentiometer made by Alps
41 position detented impedance potentiometer made by Alps
Gain selectable in approximately 1db increments
Widest impedance selection on any preamp ranging from 300 ohms to 10k ohms
Full 70dB of gain, perfect for ribbons and low output dynamics
High headroom, extremely quiet at highest gain
Instrument DI
Heavy duty custom fluted aluminum knobs
LED Push buttons glow when activated
Mute button
Polarity Reverse
48V
+THD - output pad
Clip LED
Power Consumption: Max 75mA
1 Year Warranty
OPTIONAL Custom Nickel core output transformer available. The nickel output transformer is specifically designed for the Juggernaut and is easily swappable in the field by the user. There are two mounting screws and a wiring clip that connects the transformer to the board.
Also available internationally, see list of authorized dealers
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International Economy (3-10 day) Shipping Prices based on 1 Juggernaut
Europe, UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy $60.00 USD
Scandinavia $65.00
Canada $20.00
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