WORKING CONDITION: Excellent. This unit is in top condition and sounds great with no issues.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Near Mint. Super clean in all areas upon close inspection! 

INVENTORY #58834

BRAND: Thermionic Culture Ltd.

MODEL: The Culture Vulture Super 15

FUNCTION: Vacuum Tube Audio Processor

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a Thermionic Culture Ltd. The Culture Vulture Super 15 Vacuum Tube Processor. The Thermionic Culture Culture Vulture Super 15 is an all-valve stereo distortion and enhancement unit, designed to add harmonic richness or aggressive saturation to audio signals. This "Super 15" edition was introduced for the company's 15th anniversary, expanding on the original design with increased gain, specialized mid-lift EQ settings, and dedicated "squash" distortion modes.

SPECS:

• Serial # VU15-420T
• Expanded Gain Range: Drive controls now reach 15 (up from 11 on the standard model), providing significantly more gain for extreme saturation.
• 10 Distortion Functions: Includes the original Triode (T) and Pentode (P1) settings, plus specialized SQ ("Squash") modes (SQ1-3) for more extreme processing.
• Presence and Mid-Lift: Features a 2-position presence switch and 5 sharp dynamic mid-lift settings (PK1-PK5) to help sounds cut through a mix.
• Premium Components: Utilizes five selected New Old Stock (NOS) military-spec valves, including Mullard M8100/5654 types, for low-noise performance and long life.
• Connectivity: Includes transformer-balanced XLR line inputs and unbalanced DI inputs. Both standard (unbalanced output) and balanced output versions are available. 
• Frequency Response: 40Hz to 18kHz (±1.5dB) at normal drive; 50Hz to 11kHz (±1.5dB) at overdrive.
• Maximum Output Level (MOL): +17dBu at 2% distortion.
• Noise: 85dB below MOL.
• Impedance: 20kΩ line input impedance and 1kΩ line output impedance. 

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Includes a power cable

UNPACKAGED WEIGHT: 11 lbs.

UNPACKAGED DIMENSIONS: 19" x 4" x 12"