Distortion (Tube overdrive/distortion preamp) · $399
The Maxon RTD800 Real Tube Overdrive / Distortion is an analog tube overdrive/distortion preamp pedal based on the Dual-triode vacuum tube plus independent solid-state overdrive and distortion clipping stages, footswitchable boost and noise gate, with Gain, NR, Master, Bass, Mid, Treble controls, made in Japan. From $399.
| Category | Distortion (Tube overdrive/distortion preamp) |
| Circuit / based on | Dual-triode vacuum tube plus independent solid-state overdrive and distortion clipping stages, footswitchable boost and noise gate |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Gain, NR, Master, Bass, Mid, Treble |
| Switches | Boost (footswitchable, 3-9 dB), NR on/off, OD/Dist |
| Footswitches | 2 |
| Bypass | true bypass (mechanical 3PDT) |
| True bypass | Yes |
| I/O | Input jack, Output jack, DC input jack |
| Power | 9V DC (AC adaptor only) |
| Power draw | 440 mA |
| Enclosure | Real Tube Series (large) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 152 x 60 mm (W x D x H, incl. protrusions) |
| Weight | 620 g (excl. AC adaptor) |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
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