Accustic Arts
Preamp III
$25,000.00USD
Audiophile fully balanced reference preamplifier.
| Inputs: | 3 x fully balanced high level inputs (XLR) 2 x unbalanced high level input (RCA) 1 x unbalanced high level input or surround bypass (RCA/Cinch) |
| Outputs: | 2 x fully balanced line-out (XLR) 2 x unbalanced line-out (RCA) 1 x unbalanced fixed out (RCA/Chinch) 1 x unbalanced out (XLR) 1 x headphone output (1/4″ stereo female jack) |
| Frequency response: | DC – 120 kHz (+0 dB / -0,5 dB) |
| Signal difference left/right: | < 0.2 dB (from 0 dB to -60 dB) |
| Crosstalk attenuation L ↔ R: | > 102 dB |
| Input resistance: | balanced: 2 x 50 kΩ unbalanced: 50 kΩ |
| Output resistance: | balanced: 2 x 50 Ω unbalanced: 50 Ω AC coupled with 3.3 µF |
| Max. output voltage: | 11 Veff |
| Signal-to-noise-ratio: | -96 dB (unweighted) -100dB (A weighted) |
| Distortion (THD+N): | < 0.002 % |
| Power consumption: | approx. 12 watts |
| Dimensions (H x W x D): | 128 x 482 x 393 mm / 5,0 x 19 x 15.5 inches |
| Weight: | 14,5 kg / 32,0 lbs. |
PREAMP III highlights
- Audiophile reference preamplifier
- Fully balanced circuit design from input to output
- Professional Class A output stage using technology derived from studio engineering
- New with high resolution display
- All used components are of outstanding quality (e.g. Burr Brown® OPA 627) and additionally selected; all relays have high quality gold-plated contacts
- New 4-channel digital volume control for best crosstalk
- 3 x fully balanced high level inputs (XLR) and 2 x unbalanced high level inputs (RCA)
- 1 x unbalanced input (RCA) configured as “SURROUND-BYPASS”
- 2 x fully balanced outputs (XLR) – 1 x AC coupled, 1 x DC coupled
- 2 x unbalanced outputs (RCA) – 1 x AC coupled, 1 x DC coupled
- 1 x headphone output, switchable (1/4″ stereo female jack)
- 2 x unregulated, switchable output for the connection of an external headphone amplifier (1 x RCA/ Chinch), 1 x (XLR) Phase switch for 0° and 180°
- 1 magnetically shielded, encapsulated 50 VA toroidal core transformer („Made in Germany“) of premium quality for high output reserves
- Front panel, cover and remote control are made of massive and solid aluminium; turning knobs made of massive and chromed brass
- ACCUSTIC ARTS® PREAMP III is “Handmade in Germany”