--- product_id: 1673226 title: "ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System" brand: "art" price: "2340.75 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Art" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Dual Analog & LED meters for precise level monitoring V3 Variable Valve Voicing for tailored tube warmth Variable Input Impedance for perfect mic matching ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System **Brand:** art **Price:** 2340.75 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Elevate your sound with tube warmth and pro precision — don’t just record, create iconic tracks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System by art - **How much does it cost?** 2340.75 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system) ## Best For - art enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted art brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Protect your signal:** OPL Output Protection Limiter prevents clipping and distortion during peaks. - • **Stay in control visually:** Dual analog and LED meters provide real-time, intuitive level feedback. - • **Warmth meets versatility:** Enhanced V3 valve voicing adapts tube tone for vocals, guitars, bass, and more. - • **Built to perform and last:** Toroidal transformer and metal enclosure ensure quiet, reliable, long-term use. - • **Dial in your signature sound:** Variable input impedance lets you match any mic type flawlessly. ## Overview The ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System is a professional-grade, two-channel tube preamp featuring variable input impedance and ART’s proprietary V3 Variable Valve Voicing technology. It offers wide frequency response (5Hz-50kHz), dual analog and LED input meters for precise monitoring, and an Output Protection Limiter to prevent clipping. Designed for versatility, it supports a range of microphones and instruments, delivering warm, clear, and dynamic sound with low distortion. Built with a toroidal transformer and robust metal chassis, the TPS II ensures reliable, quiet performance ideal for home studios and professional setups alike. ## Description From the Manufacturer The TPS II (Tube Preamp System 2) is a two channel high performance preamplifier coupled with ART’s proprietary V3™ (Variable Valve Voicing) functionality. With variable valve voicing, the TPS II is completely versatile and maintains a high quality of performance you would expect from an ART tube preamp. The TPS II also features variable input impedance which allows users to dial in and match any microphone type from large condensers to ribbon mics. Like it’s predecessor, the DPS, our newly improved V3 feature provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process for guitars, bass guitars, synths, acoustic instruments, percussion, vocals and more. Unique to its’ class, the TPS II provides level monitoring with two analog meters as well as two newly added input monitoring LED meters. High-Z instruments or balanced microphone signals are input through front and rear panel jacks. This newly enhanced TPS II can accept +20 dB peaks while maintaining over 120 dB dynamic range, quiet performance and incredibly low distortion. ART’s legendary tube stage maintains our classic "warm sound" and adds additional tube voicing specifically tailored to vocal, guitar, bass, and acoustic instruments making the TPS II an incredible DI box. Our OPL™ (Output Protection Limiting) feature is also included to control overshoots and normalize levels before clipping occurs. The TPS II was conceived, designed and manufactured to the highest standards to provide years of quiet, reliable performance. Audition one, and you too will know why the TPS II is indeed the most cost effective professional mic preamp system you’ll find on the market today. Review: Very happy with my first preamp - I became interested in tube preamps after reading an interview with one of my favorite guitarists, Greg Sage. He built his own that can be heard on all the Wipers records. I loved that sound, especially on the vocals and guitar. I first did cursory research into tube preamps, I found they can be cost prohibitive, especially if you want a 2 channel model as I did. I’ve used my akai interface’s preamps for several years and then done the rest in the box with plugins. Because I’m a hobbyist, this didn’t matter to me at first, but as I dived deeper into home recording, I wanted to improve the quality of my signal in order to make better mixes. There’s nothing worse than spending hours during mixing trying to “polish a turd”, so to speak. We’ve all been there and dealt with that frustration. A preamp can make improvements from the beginning to your unmixed signal, which makes for an overall better recording experience. At the same time, I didn’t want to pay $500 plus for something that I had no experience with. As others have said this, this is a entry level preamp, but the one I received has made a noticeable improvement to my mixes right away. And it is an affordable two channel model. I suggest taking the time to test each setting on the TPS with the mic you’re using to ensure it will suit your needs. I’ve used it with an MXL 770 on vocals and it sounds great with a little eq and compression afterward. I’ve also used both channels when tracking guitar using an sm57 and a beta 57. The most noticeable thing I’ve noticed is that the preamp adds pleasant clarity to these things, making it far more enjoyable to listen to. I’ve also noticed my tracks take reverbs and other timed effects much better than previously. I’m interested to how it will sound on drum overheads and will experiment with this later. To close, this is a great entry level product. I suggest it to hobbyists like myself who have never “bitten the bullet” with outboard gear and are looking to expand their audio engineering knowledge. At a later time, I’ll purchase a more professional preamp, but for now I’m very pleased with this. Thank you! Review: Like - Sounds is good ## Features - Variable Input Impedance Newly enhanced V3 Variable Valve Voicing LED input meter - Analog output meter Enhanced ART Tube Technology Automatically switches between instrument and mic preamp - Wide frequency response (5hz-50kHz) Enhanced OPL Output Protection Limiter Toroidal transformer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002E58DS | | Amplifier Type | Tube | | Best Sellers Rank | #30,604 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #44 in Microphone Preamps | | Brand | ART | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Guitar | | Connector Type | XLR, 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 89 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.5"D x 19"W x 19"H | | Item Weight | 8.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | ART | | Material | Metal | | Mfr Part Number | TPSII | | Model Name | TPSII | | Model Number | TPS II | | Number of Bands | 2 | | Output Channel Quantity | 1 | | Output Wattage | 30 Watts | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 6.5"D x 19"W x 19"H | | UPC | 840402015635 840402022770 840402015642 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ART - **Color:** Blue - **Compatible Devices:** Guitar - **Material:** Metal - **Output Wattage:** 30 Watts ## Images ![ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QWrHpgyBL.jpg) ![ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x+jGN5QUL.jpg) ![ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31aInSKxYyL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi, i want to change the tubes of my art tps ii, can anybody advice me ? thanks** A: Hi Julio, a lot of people like to swap them out with JJ ecc83s or something along those lines. **Q: How to send stereo signal from one channel to a stereo amp?** A: The ART TPS II has two channels. but if you mean does it run in stereo, no. One output per input. It does have balanced and unbalanced outputs. Using both at the same time may cause several issues. Noise and db level differences. You could try splitting the output with a "Y" splitter, but that may cause unwanted noise as well. **Q: Can I power this unit with 220V ?** A: Hasan,Sorry, this specific unit will not allow 220V. Power Requirements 110-125 VAC, 16W.If you have any questions, please let us know and we will be able to assist you. **Q: How can I get this preamp to function like a regular pream for my home stereo.** A: You need a recording interface with line level inputs ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy with my first preamp *by D***Y on October 12, 2020* I became interested in tube preamps after reading an interview with one of my favorite guitarists, Greg Sage. He built his own that can be heard on all the Wipers records. I loved that sound, especially on the vocals and guitar. I first did cursory research into tube preamps, I found they can be cost prohibitive, especially if you want a 2 channel model as I did. I’ve used my akai interface’s preamps for several years and then done the rest in the box with plugins. Because I’m a hobbyist, this didn’t matter to me at first, but as I dived deeper into home recording, I wanted to improve the quality of my signal in order to make better mixes. There’s nothing worse than spending hours during mixing trying to “polish a turd”, so to speak. We’ve all been there and dealt with that frustration. A preamp can make improvements from the beginning to your unmixed signal, which makes for an overall better recording experience. At the same time, I didn’t want to pay $500 plus for something that I had no experience with. As others have said this, this is a entry level preamp, but the one I received has made a noticeable improvement to my mixes right away. And it is an affordable two channel model. I suggest taking the time to test each setting on the TPS with the mic you’re using to ensure it will suit your needs. I’ve used it with an MXL 770 on vocals and it sounds great with a little eq and compression afterward. I’ve also used both channels when tracking guitar using an sm57 and a beta 57. The most noticeable thing I’ve noticed is that the preamp adds pleasant clarity to these things, making it far more enjoyable to listen to. I’ve also noticed my tracks take reverbs and other timed effects much better than previously. I’m interested to how it will sound on drum overheads and will experiment with this later. To close, this is a great entry level product. I suggest it to hobbyists like myself who have never “bitten the bullet” with outboard gear and are looking to expand their audio engineering knowledge. At a later time, I’ll purchase a more professional preamp, but for now I’m very pleased with this. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like *by M***H on October 12, 2025* Sounds is good ### ⭐ Absolute junk, not a true tube preamp. *by R***. on February 4, 2011* I originally bought this for a friend that was trying to setup a small home studio. It was easily the biggest audio-purchasing mistake I have ever made. We plugged the ART TPS up and it sounded horrible so, I said "screw it I will switch out the tube with a mesa-boogie". Well I opened up the ART TPS switched out the tube and it made absolutely no difference! I thought I may have done something wrong took a closer look and was surprised by what I found. The ART TPS is simply a solid state preamp (a poor one at that) which runs the signal through the tube in an attempt to add some warmth. This is just an absolute waste of money. Alternatives: I am not a fan of bringing up a problem then not providing an alternative so here are a few good choices for preamps. 1. The Mackie Blackjack. It uses the same excellent onyx preamps you will find in their higher end models. They have an amazing amount of gain (enough to drive a dynamic mic without noise) and a hint of warmth. Also you get a very good computer interface. Best part is that it is the same price as the TPS 2. 2. The ART MPA. I know it seems odd that I slam one ART product only to recommend another but, the MPA unlike the TPS 2 is a true tube preamp. Stock it sounds pretty good but if you switch out the tubes it can sound great. Although it is about twice the price as the TPS 2. 3. The Presonus Bluetube. I have not personally used this preamp but have some friends that really like it. The Bluetube costs slightly more than the TPS 2. ## Frequently Bought Together - ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium Short XLR to XLR Cables - 3ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*