--- product_id: 1673226 title: "TPS II Tube Preamplifier System" brand: "art" price: "£398.17" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Art" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Dual analog + LED meters for precise level monitoring V3 Variable Valve Voicing for tailored tube warmth Variable Input Impedance for perfect mic matching TPS II Tube Preamplifier System **Brand:** art **Price:** £398.17 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Elevate your sound with vintage warmth and modern precision — don’t just record, create iconic tracks! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TPS II Tube Preamplifier System by art - **How much does it cost?** £398.17 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-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 - • **Stay in control visually:** Dual analog output meters plus LED input meters provide real-time, intuitive level feedback to avoid clipping. - • **Warmth meets versatility:** Enhanced V3 tube voicing delivers rich, vintage-inspired tones tailored for vocals, guitars, bass, and more. - • **Dial in your signature sound:** Variable input impedance lets you customize mic compatibility from condensers to ribbons effortlessly. - • **Built for pro-level reliability:** Toroidal transformer and OPL output protection limiter ensure clean, distortion-free signal even at +20 dB peaks. - • **Two channels, endless possibilities:** Record multiple instruments or mic sources simultaneously with quiet, high dynamic range performance. ## 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 dual analog and LED meters for precise level monitoring, a wide frequency response (5Hz-50kHz), and advanced output protection limiting. Designed for versatile use with microphones and instruments, it delivers warm, low-distortion sound with high dynamic range, making it an affordable yet powerful choice for musicians and home studio engineers seeking classic tube tone with modern reliability. ## 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 | #21,463 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #28 in Microphone Preamps | | Brand | ART | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Guitar | | Connector Type | XLR, 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 91 Reviews | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.5"D x 19"W x 19"H | | Item Weight | 8.1 pounds | | Manufacturer | ART | | Mfr Part Number | TPSII | | Model Name | TPSII | | Model Number | TPS II | | Output Channel Quantity | 1 | | Output Wattage | 30 watts | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 6.5"D x 19"W x 19"H | | Sound Profile | Warm | | UPC | 840402015635 840402022770 840402015642 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ART - **Color:** Blue - **Compatible Devices:** Guitar - **Material:** Metal - **Output Wattage:** 30 Watts ## Images ![TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QWrHpgyBL.jpg) ![TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x+jGN5QUL.jpg) ![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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tiny 1U rack case won't hog up space or break the bank *by -***- on January 11, 2013* I hadn't payed too much attention to ART for a good 5 years, when they suddenly started selling Tube Studio MP preamps for 30 bucks and I realized that they were a must have for my Korg Monotron/tribes. The TPS II appears to be 2 Studio MP V3s in a 1U package, best of all, a single power cord instead of 2 wall warts! The board inside is made up of high quality components, although with the stock 12ax7B China tube, there will be some noise at extreme levels. I do not personally find the V3 settings to be too useful, although the electric keyboard setting I find nice for electronic music. Otherwise I keep it at flat. The stock tube is alright, with that expected high gain and overly bright midrange. I replaced it after a few hours of use with a new stock, tung-sol gold $20 tube with well balanced triods. This allowed me to overdrive the BEEP out of my preamp signal, without getting background noise or distortion from the TPS II. With the adjustable output signal, at the same time it doesn't overload the next gear in the chain (unlike the Studio MP or V3 which output very loud signals if you run the tube hard). The overall light levels generated by the TPS II, are pleasant without being as harshly bright like many devices with VU meters. The 1/4" insert channels on the front are missing from many rack mount tube pre-amps and I have found much more useful than I thought they would be. The knobs feel smooth and solid. Oh and it has an off/on switch! None of that "standby, power wasting BS" present in nearly every electronic device today. Sure there are better hybrid pre-amps out there for twice as much, in 2U cases. But for the price and size, I'd call it a bargain. ## 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.co.uk/products/1673226-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-08-24*