Drawing from the mechanical expertise developed for the Reference turntable and Reference electronics, the PREAMP II-S benefits from advanced vibration control. A phenolic damping layer has been added beneath the aluminum top cover.
CA$34,500
| Output impedance: | 18 Ω – Gain selection switch @ +6 dB 9 Ω – Gain selection switch @ 0 dB |
| Frequency response: | 10 Hz – 50 kHz (+0 / -0.5 dB) |
| Dynamic range: | >125 dB (Gain selection switch @ +6 dB) |
| Input level to reach 0 dB (Modulometer): | 1 V rms (Gain at +12 dB) (Gain selection switch @ 0 dB, volume potentiometer @ 0 dB) |
| Total harmonic distortion (THD): | <0.01% @ 1 kHz, 1 V rms out, no load |
| Crosstalk: | >85 dB @ 1 kHz, 1 V rms out, no load |
| Vacuum tubes (selected by Nagra Laboratory): | 2x 12AX7/ECC83 1x 12AT7/ECC81 |
| Power consumption: | PMAX 12.6 W |
| Power supply: | 12 – 12.6 V DC / 1 A |
