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PRE30 STEREO PREAMPLIFIER    $1,995.00


Led by the years of experience in the design of class leading pre-amplifiers with Pass Labs, Threshold and others, Michael Bladelius took the lead in creating a pre-amplifier that exemplifies the Primare's fundamental design goals of coherence, balance, and proportion. Combined with a D30.2 as source and A30.2 for power, a PRE30 based system creates a thoroughly convincing and compelling musical event. The completely discrete signal path is fully balanced from input to output, ensuring perfect control over any signal passing through the PRE30. The elegantly simple control layout, allied with the flexibility of the substantial C31 remote control and the processor pass-through feature, means that, regardless of the sophistication of the system, with a PRE30 control is exercised with effortless ease.

 

Ten channels of amplification available for multi-room, multi-zone system designs
 



The PRE30 employs a Class A coupled, discrete fully balanced circuit topology utilized for the best possible signal-to-noise ratio and audio fidelity. J-FET devices, coupled in a fold back cascade, feature prominently in the input stage providing lighting fast transient response with ample high-frequency "air" and "openness". DC servos are avoided in all critical low-level amplifier stages in favor of thermally compensated current loading and MOS-FET devices ensures ultra wide-bandwidth audio performance.

A massive, custom-made Toroidal transformer using double regulators is employed in the PRE30's massive power supply. Combined with a sophisticated multi-stage regulator network that makes sure all amplifier stages receive highly regulated current for the best possible dynamic range and headroom. Even the best sounding "shunt to ground" type volume control is used further illustrating the uncompromising attention to engineering detail so evident throughout the PRE30.

Designed for exceptional ease-of-use and set-up, the PRE30 features several unique features. Each of the seven inputs (two balanced, five single-ended) is individually assignable and adjustable for sensitivity (gain). A throughput input allows the PRE30 to be used in conjunction with a surround sound processor in a combined use home theater / stereo music system. For convenience, a remote link performs the on/off function of a connected Primare power amplifier.





  PRE30 Stereo Preamplifier  
 
Analog Inputs 1pr XLR (L & R),
  5pr RCA (L & R)
Analog Outputs 1pr XLR (L & R),
  1pr RCA (L & R)
Analog Record Output 1pr RCA (L & R)
Balanced (XLR) Input 560 mV
Unbalanced (RCA) Inputs 280 mV
Sensitivity Adjustment +20 dB
Tape Output 280 mV
Gain 16 dB
Frequency Response DC to 100kHz + 0.1 dB
T.H.D. <0.01%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio -118 dB
Output Impedance 0.06 Ω
Dimensions (WxDxH) 17 x 16.5 x 4 inches
  430 x 410 x 100 mm
Weight 21 lbs,10 kg