The New Meitner PRE Preamplifier: Pure Class A Power

Ed Meitner believes that "an analog preamp acts as the heart of every music system". Who am I to argue with Ed Meitner over matters of the heart?

The new Meitner PRE Preamplifier embodies a healthy helping of tech from the reference EMM Labs preamplifier including a contactless switching system and a discrete dual-balanced signal path. A pair of RCA inputs are joined by a balanced input while single-ended and balanced output pairs can be used simultaneously while its pure class-A power stage can effortlessly drive cables and loads.

The proprietary software-driven analog volume control promises zero degradation in sound quality over its full range and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) specs require 3 decimal points past 0 to register, according to the company.

The new Meitner PRE Preamplifier is shipping now for $7,500.

Company Website: Meitner Audio

Specifications

S/N ratio: Better than 116 dB at 4V RMS output (20kHz bandwidth)THD: Less than 0.004%Frequency range: 0Hz-200kHzGain control range: 74dBMaximum input level: +18 dBu (6.2V RMS)System gain: +6dBInput impedance: 20kΩ balanced (XLR), 10kΩ single ended (RCA)Output impedance: 150Ω balanced (XLR), 75Ω single ended (RCA)Power supply:

Power factor correctedUniversal 90V-260V, 50/60HzPower consumption: max. 50WCE Approved

Dimensions (W x D x H): 435 x 400 x 92mm / 17.13 x 15.75 x 3.62inWeight: 7.43kg / 16.39lbs net with remote controlFinish: Fine bead blasted front panel available in silver or black