Emm Labs PRE2

[I know this has been out a few months, obviously, but we haven’t posted the specs here yet. So here they are :-). Emm Labs has had the Switchman preamp for awhile, and the preamp inside the DCC2 DAC, which we use here all the time. Obviously, they are kicking it up a notch.]

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“The PRE2 embodies our recognition that the analog
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
analog circuitry.”

The PRE2 features six analog inputs, a recording loop,
infrared remote control and, most importantly, stunning
transparency. Due, in no small part, to the op-amp-free
dual-balanced audio path, the extraordinarily sophisticated
contactless switching system, and the (completely
proprietary) volume control system.

The PRE2 also extensively features our aerospace-grade
composite laminate circuit boards. These provide several
performance advantages over conventional boards:

• Copper traces are microscopically smooth on top and
  bottom, making our boards sound more like discrete
  OFC wiring.
• 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 analog 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 sets XLR balanced Inputs
• Four sets RCA un-balanced inputs
• One set RCA un-balanced Recording Loop
• Stereo XLR balanced output
• Stereo RCA un-balanced output
• 100% contactless dual-balanced discrete audio paths
• Proprietary software-based analog volume control
• Exclusive aerospace-grade composite laminate circuit
  boards
• Precision machined infrared remote control
• Large display with brightness control
• Newly designed intuitive control system featuring programmable input naming, settings recall and
  many additional features.
• RS232 serial port for wired remote control and
  multi-system control.
• Sculpted, brushed aluminum chassis available in
  silver or black.

Power Supply:

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

Specications:

• 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: +/- 11V p-p (+26 dBu)
• Maximum input level: +/- 7V p-p (+22 dBu)
• Input impedance: balanced XLR – 10k,
• un-balanced RCA – 20k
• Output impedance: balanced XLR – 300,
• un-balanced RCA – 150
• System gain: +6db

Dimensions W x D x H: 435 x 400 x 92mm
Weight: 12kg