PRE I G3 - Stereo Pre Amplifier
Experience the pinnacle of sonic purity and control with the Audionet PRE I G3 stereo preamplifier. This meticulously crafted masterpiece elevates your listening experience to a whole new level, unlocking the true potential of your audio system.
Unparalleled Transparency and Detail:
- Spacious yet subtle sound: Immerse yourself in a soundscape that feels both expansive and intimately detailed. Hear every nuance, every breath, every brushstroke of the musician's artistry with breathtaking clarity.
- Effortless power and finesse: Whether you're enjoying delicate chamber music or the full blast of a symphony orchestra, the PRE I G3 delivers unfaltering power without sacrificing the slightest bit of detail.
- Transparent signal path: Experience your music in its purest form, thanks to the PRE I G3's meticulously designed circuitry and premium components. Every note arrives untouched, untouched by coloration or distortion.
Unmatched Flexibility and Control:
- Six source inputs: Connect all your favorite audio sources – turntable, CD player, streamer, and more – with ease.
- Dual subwoofer outputs: Optimize your bass response with dedicated outputs for left and right subwoofers.
- Headphone paradise: Indulge in a truly immersive listening experience with the high-performance headphone output.
- Home cinema integration: Seamlessly integrate the PRE I G3 into your home cinema setup for a truly unified soundscape.
Crafted for Discerning Ears:
- German engineering: Experience the legendary precision and quality of German craftsmanship.
- Opulent design: The PRE I G3's elegant yet understated design complements any listening space.
- Intuitive control: Navigate the intuitive interface with ease, putting you in total control of your listening experience.
Unleash the full potential of your music collection with the Audionet PRE I G3 stereo preamplifier. It's not just a piece of equipment, it's an investment in sonic perfection.
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CHARACTERISITICS
A Wide Grin at the Touch of a Button
Inputs & Outputs:
Six inputs, two customizable outputs, and two subwoofer outputs allow versatile connectivity. The unit also features a headphone output, level offset for inputs, and monitor switching for accessories.
Integration Flexibility:
Includes a bypass mode for seamless integration into home cinema systems. Also equipped with automatic mains phase recognition and trigger output for added convenience.
Advanced Circuitry:
Utilizes sophisticated circuitry ensuring minimal distortion and noise across the frequency spectrum. Shortest signal paths and optimized construction contribute to excellent high-frequency characteristics.
Precision Control:
Volume and balance adjustments are achieved via a real-time, electronically switched precision resistance network, ensuring consistent dynamic and distortion-free operation.
High-Quality Components:
Incorporates premium components like discrete voltage regulators, high-grade electrolyte capacitors, and high-current film capacitors with minimal loss angle. Gold-plated silver internal cabling enhances performance.
Control and Display:
Managed by a high-performance microcontroller with a dedicated power supply, offering user-friendly access to a range of functions. Operating states and settings are displayed on a large screen for easy monitoring.
FEATURES
Function
Microprocessor controlled preamplifier.
Special Highlights
• Input buffer with a virtual infinite input impedance
• Electronically switched, real-time linearized high precision resistor network for volume and balance
• Volume adjustment for each channel
• Discrete realized output drivers
• Signal path and controller optically separated
• Completely DC-coupled, with no capacitors in the signal path
• Optional AC-coupled via active DC-servo
• Home cinema mode for home cinema integration
• Two subwoofer outputs
• Dynamic volume control
• Headphones output electronically switchable
• Monitor loop
• Trigger output
• Mains phase recognition
• Audionet Metal Remote Control RC 1
In- and Outputs
Analog audio inputs:
• 5 pair RCA line, gold plated, Teflon insulated
• 1 pair XLR symmetric, gold plated
• 1 pair RCA Monitor in, gold plated, Teflon insulated
Analogue audio outputs:
• 1 pair RCA line, gold plated, Teflon insulated
• 1 pair XLR, gold plated
• 2 RCA Subwoofer, gold plated, Teflon insulated
• 1 pair RCA Record out, gold plated, Teflon insulated
• 1 pair RCA Monitor out, gold plated, Teflon insulated
Additional in- and outputs:
• 2 optical Audionet Link out (TosLink) for remote operation, Link 2 electronically switchable
•3.5 mm socket trigger output with 12V switching voltage (optional 5V)
• 5-pole precision socket for optional power supply EPS
• 6.3 mm socket headphones, electronically switchable
screw for additional grounding, gold plated
SPECIFICATIONS:
Technical Data
| Bandwidth: | 0 – 3,000,000 Hz (-3 dB), DC-coupled | THD + N: | -110 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ Vin=4.5 Vrms | SNR: | 120 dB @ 1kHz @ Vin, max | Slew rate: | 10 V/µsec | Channel separation: | channels: 100 dB @ 20 kHz inputs: 108 dB @ 20 kHz | Input voltage: | max. 5 Vrms | Input impedance | line 82 kOhm real XLR 15 kOhm real | Output voltage: | line max. 8 Vrms XLR max.16 Vrms headphones max. 8 Vrms (max. gain 6 dB) | Output impedance: | line, XLR 22 Ohm real headphones 47 Ohm real | Mains220…240 Volt / 50…60 Hz or 110…120 Volt / 50…60 Hz | Power consumption: | < 1 W stand by, max. 50 W | Dimensions: | width 430 mm height 700 mm depth 310 mm | Weight: | 6 kg |
Reviews & References
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Audio Art Taiwan
| PRE I G3 received the Audio Art “Best Value of the Year 2009” Award. |  |