--- product_id: 297100718 title: "Pro Audio TPS II - Tube Preamplifier System" brand: "art" price: "NZ$1474" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Art" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/297100718-pro-audio-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # LED Input Meter with analogue output monitoring Enhanced OPL Output Protection Limiter Variable Input Impedance for sonic precision Pro Audio TPS II - Tube Preamplifier System **Brand:** art **Price:** NZ$1474 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Elevate Your Sound, Command Your Studio Vibe ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pro Audio TPS II - Tube Preamplifier System by art - **How much does it cost?** NZ$1474 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/297100718-pro-audio-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 - • **Versatile Connectivity & Control:** Dual gain controls and insert loops let you customize signal flow for any pro setup or recording chain. - • **Protect Your Gear with OPL Limiter:** Advanced output protection prevents digital clipping damage, safeguarding your monitors and recordings. - • **Precision Metering for Perfect Gain:** LED input metering ensures maximum clean gain without distortion—never miss the ideal level. - • **Stay in the Sweet Spot with V3 Valve Voicing:** Industry-engineered presets for guitars, vocals, drums & more, delivering studio-grade warmth instantly. - • **Tailor Your Tone with Variable Input Impedance:** Infinitely adjustable impedance unlocks unique textures from any mic, vintage or modern. ## Overview The ART Pro Audio TPS II is a premium tube preamplifier system designed for professional audio applications. Featuring a hand-selected 12AX7A tube, variable input impedance, and ART’s proprietary V3 Variable Valve Voicing presets, it delivers rich warmth and versatile tonal shaping. Its LED input meter and enhanced Output Protection Limiter ensure precise gain control and safeguard your equipment from digital clipping. Compact yet powerful, the TPS II is a cost-effective, rack-mountable solution trusted by top engineers for studio and live sound. ## Description Designed as the ideal preamp for any application, the tube driven TPS II and DPS II add warmth and texture to any audio source. These two-channel high performance preamps use a hand selected 12AX7A tube in the low noise input circuitry. This, coupled with ARTs proprietary V3 (Variable Valve Voicing) and variable input impedance allow the TPS II and DPS II to deliver incredible performance from cost effective single space rack mount solutions. V3 Technology V3 provides optimised reference points to begin the recording process. The V3 presets were created and fine-tuned by some of the industries top studio and live-sound engineers. V3 technology allows you to select between a multitude of presets designed for guitars (electric and acoustic), keyboards, bass guitars, drums, vocals and more. Variable Input Impedance Variable input impedance increases the sonic potential of the TPS II & DPS II even further. It delivers entirely new sonic textures and tone by varying the input impedance of the preamp, which in turn varies the way the microphone reacts to the load of the preamp. This creates a wide range of new sonic possibilities with any modern or vintage condenser, ribbon or dynamic microphone. The variable impedance control is infinitely variable allowing much finer control and the ability to tune the preamp to the microphones ideal sweet spot. A feature usually only available on far more expensive and exclusive microphone preamps. Extremely Wide Dynamic Range The DPS II and TPS II can accept up to +20dB peaks while maintaining over 120dB dynamic range with incredibly low distortion. Input LED metering monitors the signal level of the input amplifier so maximum gain can be achieved without clipping the preamp at the input. OPL (Output Protection Limiter) ARTs OPL (Output Protection Limiter), which precisely and accurately controls and maintains the output peak signal. The OPL circuitry is crucial in protecting the next link in a signal chain - such as a hard-disk recording system or a sound card because unlike analogue clipping that sounds musical and sometimes pleasing, digital clipping is nasty and often fatal for your monitors' tweeters. A versatile insert loop on each channel provides access for additional signal processing or direct access to our high quality A/D converter. Separate gain controls on analogue and digital outputs allow you to optimise the unit for simultaneous applications. Review: Calidad - Es lo que buscábamos y tal cual en las especificaciones. Review: Perfetto - Prodotto spettacolare Suono eccezionale Consigliatissimo ## Features - Variable Input Impedance - LED Input Meter with Analogue Output Meter - Automatically switches between instrument and microphone preamp - Enhanced OPL Output Protection Limiter - Improved V3 Variable Valve Voicing Presets ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002E58DS | | Amplifier Type | Tube | | Brand | ART | | Color | Blue | | Colour | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Double Bass, Guitar | | Compatible devices | Double Bass, Guitar | | Connector Type | XLR, 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 84 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 16.5D x 48.3W x 48.3H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Art Pro Audio TPS II - Tube Preamplifier System | | Item Weight | 3.67 kg | | Manufacturer | Art Pro Audio | | Material | Metal | | Mfr Part Number | TPSII | | Model Name | TPSII | | Model Number | TPS II | | Number of Items | 1 | | Output Channel Quantity | 1 | | Output Wattage | 30 Watts | | Output wattage | 30 Watts | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product dimensions | 16.5D x 48.3W x 48.3H centimeters | | UPC | 840402015635 840402022770 840402015642 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ART - **Colour:** Blue - **Compatible devices:** Double Bass, Guitar - **Material:** Metal - **Output wattage:** 30 Watts ## Images ![Pro Audio TPS II - Tube Preamplifier System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QWrHpgyBL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Calidad *by M***D on 21 January 2021* Es lo que buscábamos y tal cual en las especificaciones. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfetto *by S***I on 3 February 2025* Prodotto spettacolare Suono eccezionale Consigliatissimo ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Level control. *by P***L on 19 March 2019* Compact, gr eat signal path. Definitely an important addition to my home studio. I don’t have to watch the volume meters on my computer half as much. I love its self levelling OPL VU Protectioni. Takes the worry out of peaking into the Red on the inputs path. Great piece of kit by A R T. AS ALWAYS. ## 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.nz/products/297100718-pro-audio-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/297100718-pro-audio-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*