PRE Stereo Preamplifier

Ed Meitner recognizes that the analogue preamplifier is at the heart of every music system and warrants the utmost care and precision. This recognition motivates him to consistently push the boundaries of performance in his designs.

Starting with the Meitner PA6i and progressing to the multi-award winning EMM Labs PRE2, he has never failed to push the state-of-the-art in the industry.

Ed Meitner’s latest design, the reference PRE, embodies this drive for perfection and culminates in his most significant statement in the preamplifier category to date.

Stunning transparency is achieved via fully discrete dual-balanced signal paths, sophisticated contactless switching solutions and precision software-driven analogue volume control.

Using custom, aerospace-grade, composite laminate circuit boards in the PRE provides several advantages over conventional boards:

• Microscopically smooth copper traces resulting in a reduction in skin effect issues
• Superior strength and vibration resistance
• Lower dielectric losses and superior heat conduction ensuring uniform temperature distribution, increasing stability and longevity

With six sets of stereo analogue inputs and three sets of stereo analogue outputs, the PRE allows the option of bi-amplification and tri-amplification setups.

Three sets of user programmable volume presets per input allows the user to easily recall their favourite volume settings for different types of music.

Result… the most sophisticated and musically accurate preamplifier from EMM Labs. Capable of controlling everything, except your enthusiasm.

Key Features

• Six Stereo Analogue Inputs: Three Balanced (XLR), Three Single-ended (RCA)
• Three Stereo Analogue Outputs: Two Balanced (XLR), One Single-ended (RCA)
• Fully discrete dual-balanced signal paths
• Class A circuitry to drive loads without degradation
• Precision software-based analog volume control
• Aerospace-grade composite laminate circuit boards
• Machined aluminium infrared remote control
• Large display with customizable brightness & contrast
• Large display with customizable brightness & contrast
• System USB port for future software updates
• RS232 port for wired remote & multi-system control
• CE compliant

Power Supply:
Proprietary High-isolation resonant mode power supply for silent, & eco-friendly operation
Factory set to 100V or 115V or 230V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption: max. 40W

Specification

S/N ratio: Better than 100 dB at 4V RMS output (unweighted, 80kHz bandwidth)
THD: less than 0.004%
Frequency range: 0Hz-200kHz
Gain control range: Better than 74dB
Maximum input level: +18 dBu (6.2V RMS)
Input impedance: Balanced XLR – 40kΩ, Single-Ended RCA – 20kΩ
Output impedance: Balanced XLR – 150Ω, Single-Ended RCA – 75Ω
System gain: +6dB
Finish: Silver or Black with Black insert and buttons. Premium custom plated options available.
Dimensions W x D x H: 438 x 400 x 161mm
Weight: 17.2kg

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.