PRE2 Preamplifier

The PRE2 embodies EMM Lab’s recognition that the analogue preamp at the heart of every music system deserves the very best treatment because it handles every sound your system makes. Built on the heritage of the famous PA6i Meitner preamp, the PRE2-SE updates Ed Meitner's classic to take a place at the forefront of 21st century preamp performance.

Eminent recording and mastering engineer Tom Jung explains: "Ed Meitner is the only guy on the planet who has an equally good understanding of both digital and analogue circuitry".

The PRE2 features six analogue inputs, a recording loop, infrared remote control, multichannel ganging and, most importantly, stunning transparency. Due, in no small part, to the extraordinarily sophisticated contactless switching system, discrete circuitry, and the (proprietary) volume control.

Several PRE2s can be daisy-chained via serial control port to provide the purest multichannel preamplifier operations.

The PRE2 also features EMM Lab’s aerospace-grade composite laminate circuit boards. These provide several performance advantages over conventional boards:

• Copper traces are microscopically smooth on top and bottom, significantly reducing skin effect issues
• Naturally damped sandwich construction offers superior strength and vibration resistance
• Lower dielectric losses and superior heat conduction ensure a more uniform temperature gradient across the circuitry, increasing stability and longevity

All of this makes the PRE2 the most sophisticated solid-state analogue preamp ever created. Use it in your audio system and you'll be able to control everything. Except, of course, your enthusiasm.

Key Features

• Two XLR inputs, four RCA inputs, and one RCA Recording Loop
• 100% contactless, discrete, signal paths
• Clean Class-A power to drive cables and loads without degradation
• Proprietary software-based analog volume control
• Exclusive composite laminate circuit boards
• Multifunction infrared remote control
• Flexible LCD status and control display
• Serial port for wired remote control
• Daisy-chain expansion for multi-channel use
• Aero aluminium machined chassis
• CE compliant

Power Supply:
Power factor corrected
Factory set to 100V or 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: max. 40W

Stereo Audio Outputs:
Balanced on XLR
Unbalanced on RCA

Specification

S/N ratio: 110dB (A-weighted)
THD: 1kHz <0.01%; 20kHz <0.01%
Frequency range: 0Hz-100kHz
Gain control range: Better than 62dB
Maximum output level: 21.9Vpp or 7.75Vrms (20 dBu)
Maximum input level: 5.6Vpp or 2Vrms (8.2 dBu)
Input impedance: XLR - 20KΩ, RCA - 10KΩ
Output impedance: XLR - 150Ω, RCA - 75Ω
System gain: +12dB
Stereo analogue outputs: XLR and RCA
Dimensions W x D x H: 435 x 400 x 92mm
Weight: 12kg

EMM LABS AUDIO WARRANTY STATEMENT

Your new EMM Labs product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period, subject to the limitations contained in this warranty.

EMM Labs warrants the product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of time specified by the product’s serial number from the date of first delivery to the owner. The warranty time period is 5 years. Warranty is limited to the original owner and is non-transferable.

The period of warranty coverage for your EMM Labs product can be found in your owner's manual.

For all warranty claims, a copy of the original invoice must accompany the product.

Opening the product or modifying it in any way by the owner, including but not limited to cryogenic treatment, will void any warranty.

Please contact Audio Visual Technology Solutions LTD for RMA number and shipping instructions before shipping any products to EMM Labs.

EMM Labs products are sold worldwide through authorized dealers with restricted territories. EMM Labs product purchased from non-authorized dealers or from a dealer selling outside his / her authorized territory will automatically void product warranty.

This Warranty Is Subject To The Following Limitations
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. Any EMM Labs product that has been altered or modified in any way or upon which the serial number has been tampered with or altered.
2. Any unit that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper operation.
3. Shipping damages of any kind.
4. Any unit that has been subjected to extremes of humidity or temperature.
5. Any unit that has been purchased from an unauthorized dealer, or upon which unauthorized repair or service has been performed.

PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL PROOF-OF-PURCHASE. It will be necessary should in-warranty service ever be required.

The above warranties do not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of modification by other than the EMM Labs service facility.

EMM Labs or Audio Visual Technology Solutions shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind arising from the sale or use of its products. Some sates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Warranty Outside the United States
EMM Labs has formal distribution agreements in many countries. The EMM Labs importer in those countries has assumed the responsibility for servicing EMM Labs products. Please contact the dealer or distributor in the country where you purchased your product for any service issues

Note: All warranty returns should be sent to Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited freight prepaid through an authorised UK dealer and must be accompanied by proof of purchase (a copy of the original sales receipt). Direct returns from consumers or non-authorised dealers will be refused unless specifically authorised by Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited with a valid return authorisation number. Warranty expiration on products returned without proof of purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. Coverage may be invalidated as this date is previous to purchase date. Return only defective components. Non-defective items received will be returned freight-collect at the expense of the customer. Customer is responsible for shipping charges and insurance in sending the product to Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited. Freight damage on returns is not covered under warranty. Always include proof of purchase (sales receipt).

Note: Products that require inspection and repair should be packed carefully, preferably in the original packaging material. Audio Visual Technology Solutions (UK) Limited may charge the customer under its discretion for supplying new packaging material if deemed that the packaging material supplied by the customer is not fit for shipping of the products after remedial work is complete.

Note: Products purchased from unauthorised dealers are not covered under warranty. Please see our list of authorised UK dealers.