Soldano X88-IR 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp NEW

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Soldano X88-IR — 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp

The Legend Reborn.
The Soldano X88-IR continues the legacy of the original X88R, revered by guitarists as the holy grail of tube rack preamps.
From its inspiring Soldano tone to the iconic purple anodized front panel, this preamp has been used by countless professionals including Steve Lukather, Michael Landau, Peter Frampton, Lou Reed, and many more.

Now, Soldano brings it back — the same unmistakable tone, elevated with cutting-edge modern features: Impulse Responses, MIDI control, USB editing, and universal voltage.
Built for the studio, the stage, and the ages.

💡 Key Features

• 3 Independent All-Tube Channels: Clean, Crunch, Overdrive

• Legendary Soldano Cascading Gain Design

• 6 Onboard IR Cabinets, individually assignable

• Load custom IRs via Soldano Editor Software

• Built-in AI-Captured 120W 6L6 Power Amp Simulation

• Full MIDI Control (up to 128 presets)

• USB Connectivity (Mac / Windows compatible)

• Universal Voltage Selector & MIDI Phantom Power

• Hand-Built in the USA

🎛️ Channels

Channel 1 — Clean

• Normal Mode: Fender-style clean

• Altered Mode: Boosted clean / edge-of-breakup tones
  (Green = Normal, Yellow = Altered)

Channel 2 / 3 — Custom

• Identical channels with Fat, Bright, and Crunch/Overdrive switches

• Mix and match two Crunch, two Overdrive, or one of each
  (Purple = Crunch, Red = Overdrive)

🎚️ Controls and Connectivity

• Store up to 128 MIDI Presets

• Global Master Level and Headphone Output

• Stereo operation via:

  • ¼” Main Outputs

  • Balanced XLR Outputs (Ground Lift / Level Switch)

  • Stereo FX Loop (Mono Send / Stereo Return)

• Universal Voltage for worldwide use

🔊 Impulse Responses

• 6 Onboard IR Slots — assignable per channel/mode

• Load your own IRs via Soldano Editor Software

• Bypass Switch for pure preamp tone

• Built-in 120W 6L6 Power Amp Model for dynamic realism

💻 Soldano Editor Software

Compatible with Windows 7+ and macOS 10.15+
Manage your tones with:

• Channel and mode selection

• IR management and library organization

• Low-Pass / High-Pass Filters

• Power Amp Depth and Presence

• Save and recall up to 128 MIDI Presets

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Type: 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp
Design: Soldano Cascading Gain
Tubes: 5 × 12AX7
Built: Handcrafted in the USA
Weight: 10 lbs
Dimensions: 19” (W) × 10.25” (D) × 3.5” (H)

Front Panel:

• Preamp Level, Bass, Middle, Treble, Output Level

• Bright, Fat, and Crunch/Overdrive Switches

• Master Level, Headphone Out, IR Bypass

Rear Panel:

• Voltage Selector (fuse change required)

• USB Type-B Port

• MIDI / Footswitch Input

• MIDI Phantom Power jack

• ¼” Stereo Outputs

• XLR Outputs (Ground Lift / Level Switch)

• Stereo Effects Loop (Mono Send / Stereo Return)

Our review of Soldano X88-IR 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp NEW

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