Pre Amplifiers

As an alternative to a single box integrated amplifier that combines pre and power in one, using a separate hi-fi pre amplifier and power amplifier amp is considered the ideal amplifier set-up to most hi-fi enthusiasts and audiophiles. These option typically offers better performance than an integrated amplifier by virtue of the fact they benefit from dedicated designs, separate power supplies and other features. A pre amp connects to your source (streamer, DAC, CD player, turntable, etc) offering volume and source selection with the power amplifier powering the speakers.
As such. pre amps do not include speaker outputs but rather feature RCA or XLR outputs to connect to a separate power amplifier, which then connects to your bookshelf or floorstanding speakers. Some pre amps include a dedicated headphone amplifier section and/or DAC to connect your digital sources directly in addition to RCA or balanced XLR inputs. Some purist pre amplifiers focus solely on pre amp duties, in which case you can add a dedicated headphone amplifier or DAC to your system. For further advice on pre/power amplifiers or anything else for your system, please call or e-mail us.
































