Meitner PRE Stereo Preamplifier

The Meitner PRE preamplifier is designed with Ed Meitner’s philosophy that an analog preamp acts as the heart of every music system.

Built on the heritage of the reference EMM Labs preamplifier, the Meitner PRE incorporates a contactless switching system and discrete dual-balanced signal paths. Its proprietary software-driven analog volume control ensures zero signal bandwidth degradation over the entire volume range, while its pure class-A power stage can effortlessly drive cables and loads. With a high-efficiency, low-noise power supply system, the Meitner PRE delivers class-beating performance that will keep you listening to your music collection well beyond curfew.

Our team is committed to designing products that enhance user enjoyment while providing a secure listening experience. The Meitner PRE exemplifies this with its user-friendly balance control and volume preset system, and by providing DC protection to the rest of the system. It is this philosophy that has earned us our customers' continued loyalty.

The Meitner PRE has 3 pairs of stereo analog inputs:

• 1 pair balanced (XLR)
• 2 pairs single-ended (RCA)

along with two pairs of stereo outputs:

• 1 pair balanced (XLR)
• 1 pair single-ended (RCA)

Both balanced and single-ended outputs can be utilized at the same time for versatile configurations such as connecting the balanced outputs to the main amplifier and the single-ended outputs to a subwoofer or headphone amplifier.

• The Meitner PRE preamplifier upholds the Meitner legacy of being a class-defining value proposition, with its surprising performance and even more surprising price point.

KEY FEATURES

• 3 pairs of stereo analog inputs: 1 pair balanced, 2 pairs singleended
• 2 pairs of stereo analog outputs: 1 pair balanced, 1 pair singleended
• Contactless switching
• Discrete signal paths
• Pure classA power to drive cables and loads without degradation
• Proprietary softwaredriven analog volume control
• Userfriendly control system featuring 3 volume presets per inputs and balance control
• Highefficiency power supply for silent and ecofriendly operation
• DC protection circuit
• RS232 interface for system upgrades and remote commands

POWER SUPPLY

Digital inputs:

• AES/EBU, S/PDIF COAX, TOSLINK, USB Audio and Network(RJ45) supports up to 24bit/192kHz and DSD
• USB Audio also supports 2xDSD, DXD (352/384kHz) & full MQA® decoding
• Network(RJ45) also supports full MQA® decoding

Stereo Analog Outputs:

• Balanced (XLR)
• Unbalanced (RCA)

Output voltage:

• XLR outputs: 6.0V (+17.8.0dBu)
• RCA outputs: 3.0V (+11.8dBu)

Output impedance:

• 300Ω balanced (XLR)
• 150Ω unbalanced (RCA)

Dimensions (W x D x H:):

• 435 x 400 x 92mm / 17.13 x 15.75 x 3.62in

Weight:

• 7.43kg / 16.39lbs net (with remote control)

Finish:

• Fine bead blasted front panel available in silver or black

Designed and Manufactured in Canada

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