Meitner Audio Pre Stereo Preamplifier

The Meitner Audio PRE stereo preamplifier is designed with Ed Meitner’s philosophy that an analogue preamplifier acts as the heart of every music system.

The Meitner Audio PRE is built on the heritage of the reference EMM Labs preamplifier and incorporates a contactless switching system and discrete dual-balanced signal paths. Its proprietary software-driven analogue volume control ensures zero signal bandwidth degradation over the entire volume range, while its pure class-A power stage can effortlessly drive cables and loads. With a high-efficiency, low-noise power supply system, the Meitner Audio PRE delivers class-beating performance that will keep you listening to your music collection well beyond curfew.

The Meitner team is committed to designing products that enhance your musical enjoyment. The Meitner Audio PRE exemplifies this with its user-friendly balance control and volume preset system, and by providing DC protection to the rest of the system. It is this philosophy that has earned us our customers’ continued loyalty.

The Meitner Audio PRE has 3 pairs of stereo analogue inputs:

• 1 pair balanced (XLR)
• 2 pairs single-ended (RCA)

along with two pairs of stereo outputs:

• 1 pair balanced (XLR)
• 1 pair single-ended (RCA)

Both balanced and RCA (single ended) outputs can be utilised at the same time for versatile configurations, such as connecting the balanced outputs to a power amplifier and the RCA (single ended) outputs to a subwoofer or headphone amplifier.

The Meitner Audio PRE preamplifier upholds the Meitner legacy of being a class-defining value proposition, with its surprising performance and even more surprising price point.

Key Features

• 3 pairs of stereo analogue inputs: 1 pair balanced, 2 pairs single-ended
• 2 pairs of stereo analogue outputs: 1 pair balanced, 1 pair single-ended
• Contactless switching
• Discrete signal paths
• Pure class-A power to drive cables and loads without degradation
• Proprietary software-driven analogue volume control
• User-friendly control system featuring 3 volume presets per inputs and balance control
• High-efficiency power supply for silent and eco-friendly operation
• DC protection circuit
• RS232 interface for system upgrades and remote commands

Technical Specification 

• Digital inputs: S/N ratio: Better than 116 dB at 4V RMS output (20kHz bandwidth
• THD: less than 0.004%
• Frequency range: 0Hz-200kHz
• Gain control range: 74dB
• Maximum input level: +18 dBu (6.2V RMS)
• System gain: +6dB
• Input impedance: 20kΩ balanced (XLR), 10kΩ single-ended (RCA)
• Output impedance: 150Ω balanced (XLR), 75Ω single-ended (RCA)
• Dimensions (W x D x H:): 435 x 400 x 92mm
• Weight: 7.43kg
• Finish: Fine bead blasted front panel available in silver or black

Designed and Manufactured in Canada

Meitner PRE Brochure

Meitner PRE Manual