Preamplifiers

-€11,065.00

Preamplifiers

AUDIO RESEARCH Reference DAC. EXDEMO

€10,225.00 €21,290.00

Analogue tube preamplifier with state-of-the-art digital processing section. Gain of 25 dB in balanced mode and 19 dB in unbalanced mode. Sampling frequencies supported: 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz on any of the wired connections and 96 kHz on Wi-Fi. Electronically regulated high and low voltage power supplies. Very high precision master clock. Intrinsic...

ELECTROCOMPANIET EC 4.9 2ch. EXDEMO. 6-channel preamplifier.

-€1,700.00

Preamplifiers

ELECTROCOMPANIET EC 4.9 2ch. EXDEMO

Electrocompaniet

5044000023

€2,890.00 €4,590.00

6-channel preamplifier. Gain control from -111 dB to +6 dB Background noise level below -130 dB Frequency response from 0'5-200.000 Hz Channel separation greater than 120 dB Total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD+N) less than 0.002%. Balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs

ProJect Pre Box S2 Digital Stereo preamplifier with DAC

-€100.00

Preamplifiers

PRO-JECT Pre Box S2 Digital DAC

ProJect

5024000140

€299.00 €399.00

Stereo preamplifier with DAC. OFFER WHILE STOCKS LAST.

-€114.00

Preamplifiers

PRO-JECT MaiA Pre. To wrap

ProJect

5024000101

€385.00 €499.00

Project MaiA Pre. Phono MM preamplifier. To wrap

BURSON AUDIO Timekeeper 3 Integrated. Preamplifier and headphone amplifier.

-€1,400.00

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Preamplifiers

BURSON AUDIO Timekeeper 3 Integrated

Burson Audio

2431000032

€1,200.00 €2,600.00

Preamplifier and headphone amplifier.

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Burson Audio Conductor 3 Performance. Preamplifier, headphone amplifier DAC

-€400.00

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BURSON AUDIO Conductor 3 Performance. EXDEMO

Burson Audio

2431000032

€900.00 €1,300.00

Burson Audio Conductor 3 Performance. Preamplifier, headphone amplifier DAC EXDEMO Product.

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Preamplifiers

ARYLIC BP50

Arylic

€109.99

Compact Bluetooth preamplifier with ESS Sabre ES9023P DAC (24 bit/192 kHz). Full connectivity: HDMI ARC + CEC, Bluetooth 5.2 (aptX HD, LL, Adaptive), optical, coaxial, phono MM, RCA, USB Dual Bluetooth transmitter mode: connect up to 2 headphones at the same time GO Control app control and advanced settings with ACPWorkbench Ideal for home cinema and...

Preamplifiers

ARYLIC S50 Pro+

Arylic

€229.99

Wireless Hi-Fi Preamplifier with ESS Sabre 9023 DAC (24-bit/192 kHz). Streaming over WiFi, AirPlay, Spotify Connect, DLNA, Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD Multiroom/multizone with 4STREAM app for full control from mobile phone Inputs: RCA, optical, USB, LAN | Outputs: RCA, optical, coaxial, subwoofer, 12V shot Built-in OLED display and multi-function remote...

-€100.00

Preamplifiers

PRO-JECT Pre Box S2 Digital DAC

ProJect

5024000140

€299.00 €399.00

Stereo preamplifier with DAC. OFFER WHILE STOCKS LAST.

-€114.00

Preamplifiers

PRO-JECT MaiA Pre. To wrap

ProJect

5024000101

€385.00 €499.00

Project MaiA Pre. Phono MM preamplifier. To wrap

Headphone amplifier

SMSL HO200

SMSL Audio

€419.95

SMSL HO200 headphone / pre-amplifier

Preamplifiers

PRO-JECT Pre Box DS2 analogue

ProJect

5024000080

€549.00

Previous with MD IR. 5 line inputs. Outputs: fixed, variable, Sub. Trigger 12V

Preamplifiers

LAB 12 True

Lab 12

80500011

€695.00

Passive line preamplifier. 3 gold-plated RCA inputs. RCA output Input impedance: 50 Kohms | Output: 0-50 Kohms

Preamplifiers

ICON AUDIO PASSIVE PRE AMP

Icon Audio

€660.00

Passive line preamplifier. 4 inputs + tape monitor ALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer

Preamplifiers

ATOLL PR200 Signature

Atoll Electronique

8038000010

€950.00

High-quality preamplifier with multiple inputs and exceptional performance. Ideal for demanding audiophiles.

Preamplifiers

VINCENT AUDIO SA-32

Vincent Audio

€1,249.00

Hybrid line preamplifier

Preamplifiers

ROTEL RC-1572MKII

ROTEL

€1,299.00

High-performance stereo preamplifier with Texas Instruments 32-bit/384 kHz DAC. MQA/MQA Studio and Roon Tested compatible. Inputs: RCA, XLR, Phono MM, PC-USB, optical, coaxial, and Bluetooth aptX/AAC Rotel toroidal transformer power supply, low noise and high accuracy Tone, programmable volume and automatic signal detection controls Ideal for Hi-Fi...

Preamplifiers

ADVANCE PARIS X-P700

Advance Paris

€1,390.00

Dual mono preamplifier with Direct Path for high fidelity Output modes: Class A and Discrete (JFet and bipolar in Class AB) Connectivity: 9 analogue, MM/MC phono, optical, coaxial, USB-B and USB-A inputs DAC: Burr Brown PCM 1796 (24 bit/192 kHz) Outputs: RCA, XLR, 2 subwoofer, independently adjustable headphone outputs Output: 2V (unbalanced), 4V...

Preamplifiers

ATOLL PR300 Signature

Atoll Electronique

8038000010

€1,500.00

The ATOLL PR300 Signature is a high-fidelity preamplifier that delivers exceptional sound. Equipped with a toroidal transformer and high quality capacitors, this equipment guarantees an accurate and detailed audio reproduction Perfect for demanding audiophiles looking for a superior sound experience

Preamplifiers

AUDIOLAB 9000Q

Audiolab

€1,799.00

Line preamplifier with digital inputs. Digital usb-dac input for pc DAC chip: ES9038Pro, MQA decoding Display: 4.3’ IPS LCD Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, LDAC), RCA, XLR, USB, coaxial, optical Frequencies: PCM up to 768 kHz, DSD512 THD: <0.001%; SNR >117 dB Headphone Amplifier: Load 20-600 Ω

Preamplifiers

MUSICAL FIDELITY M6s PRE

Musical Fidelity

€1,799.00

MUSICAL FIDELITY M6s PRE. Balanced 6 series preamp.

Preamplifiers

PRO-JECT Pre Box RS2 Digital

ProJect

5024000131

€2,199.00

High-end preamp, DAC, headphone amp. The most universal and future-proof high-end preamplifier, DAC, headphone amplifier

Preamplifiers

ROTEL RC-1590MKII

ROTEL

€1,949.00

Reference stereo preamplifier with audiophile components and dual isolated toroidal source. Texas Instruments 32-bit/384 kHz DAC, MQA/MQA Studio compatible and Roon Tested certified Inputs: XLR, RCA, MM phono, PC-USB, Bluetooth aptX/AAC DIRECT-PATH signal path for maximum fidelity Detailed, three-dimensional and ultra-quiet background sound...

Preamplifiers

LAB 12 Pre1

Lab 12

80500011

€2,050.00

Class A tube line preamplifier. 5 RCA inputs, 2 RCA and XLR outputs Frequency response: + 0-3dB, 5Hz to 200kHz Including remote control 2x E88CC dual triode

Preamplifiers

ICON AUDIO LA4 MKIII PRE-AMPLIFIER

Icon Audio

€2,158.00

Line preamp. 4 inputs + tape monitor Pure triode 3 x 6SN7 Gain x 4, 12dB Blue ALPS potentiometer Solen capacitors

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Headphone amplifier

COPLAND DAC 215

Copland

8002002005

€2,290.00

Copland DAC 215. DAC, pre-amplifier, headphone amplifier.

Preamplifiers

PRIMALUNA EVO100-3

PrimaLuna

€3,290.00

Tube preamplifier. Frequency response 15Hz-80kHz +/- 3dB S/N ratio 93dB, 100dBA Input sensitivity 580mV Input impedance 220kΩ Output impedance 2800Ω Inputs 4x stereo RCA Outputs 2x stereo RCA

-€1,700.00

Preamplifiers

ELECTROCOMPANIET EC 4.9 2ch. EXDEMO

Electrocompaniet

5044000023

€2,890.00 €4,590.00

Preamplifiers

VINCENT AUDIO SA-T7

Vincent Audio

€3,099.00

Tube line preamplifier. Frequency response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz +/- 0.1 dB Amplification: Typical 13.3 dB (Maximum gain of volume controller) Input Sensitivity: 430 mV (for 2 volt output voltage) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Typical > 100 dB (A) Input Impedance: > 22 kOhm Inputs: 6 x stereo RCA, 1 x optical, 1 x coaxial Outputs: 2 x stereo RCA...

Preamplifiers

PRIMALUNA EVO200-3

PrimaLuna

€3,990.00

Stereo tube preamplifier. 4x RCA stereo inputs Stereo HT bypass 2x RCA stereo outputs Stereo RCA tape output Gain 10 dB Frequency. Response 4Hz-85kHz +/- 3dB

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A preamplifier or preamp is the command center of all hi-fi stereo equipment. This device is responsible for amplifying a (weak) audio signal and transforms it into a signal that is strong and clean enough "with line level" so that the rest of the equipment can work in the best conditions.

Contact us to choose the best Preamplifier for your sound system.

Guide to buying a Preamplifier

What Is a Line Preamplifier and Why Is It So Important?

A line preamplifier is the first amplification stage in a Hi-Fi sound system. Its main purpose is to receive weak audio signals and amplify them to a suitable level so that the power amplifier can handle them without distortion. Additionally, preamplifiers allow for the selection of audio sources, tone adjustment, and precise volume control.

Since many sound sources produce low-level signals, such as turntables with moving magnet (MM) or moving coil (MC) cartridges, a suitable preamplifier is essential to ensure signal transmission without loss of quality. Moreover, they act as filters against interference and unwanted noise, providing a pure and well-defined signal.

Types of Preamplifiers

There are three basic types of preamplifiers that are essential in the field of high-fidelity music reproduction:

Tube Preamplifiers

They use vacuum tubes and are known for delivering a warm sound with a certain coloration, enhancing the brightness of instruments and vocals.

Transistor or Solid-State Preamplifiers

These use transistors and are known for providing a cleaner and more transparent sound, with greater dynamic range and lower noise compared to tube preamplifiers.

Integrated Preamplifiers

These utilize operational amplifiers (op-amps) and offer a compact and cost-effective solution while maintaining characteristics similar to solid-state preamplifiers. They are common in modern audio equipment due to their efficiency and small size.

The choice of preamplifier type depends on the specific application and the desired characteristics in the output signal. Selecting the right preamplifier is crucial for optimal amplification and preserving the integrity of the original signal.

Key Factors for Choosing a Preamplifier

When selecting a preamplifier, several technical and functional aspects should be considered to ensure the best possible sound quality:

Compatibility with Audio Sources: It is essential to check that the preamplifier is suitable for the sources you intend to connect (turntables, digital players, multi-channel systems, etc.).

Build Quality and Components: Materials and internal design directly influence sound fidelity, reducing distortion and unwanted noise.

Connectivity Options: Depending on the system configuration, it may be beneficial to choose a preamplifier with multiple analog or digital input and output options.

Noise Level and Distortion: A high-quality preamplifier should offer a high signal-to-noise ratio and minimal distortion to preserve sound purity.

Some models include equalization controls, high-pass or low-pass filters, balanced outputs, and other features that can enhance the listening experience according to user preferences.

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