Dedicated 2 channel pre-amps

[Happycamper]

I am seriously thinking about getting one of these units from everyones favorite "NAME BRAND"..... I really like the HT bypass for use within my HT system.


This info came from the Emotiva news page of their website.


Ultra Series Stereo Preamplifier

We are proud to announce the imminent arrival of our newest stereo preamplifier - the USP-1. The USP-1 is a microprocessor controlled, pure analog path stereo preamplifier, equipped with a Bass Management system, a Home Theater Bypass, and many other stellar features at the unheard of price of $399. These will be in-house and shipping in early July. To preorer your USP-1, email beth@emotiva.com

Preorders received before July 1st will be given a special price of $349!

Emotiva USP-1 Preamplifier
Audiophile 2 Channel Preamplifier Features

Precision low noise phono input with moving magnet or moving coil capability
Seven stereo inputs with precision instrumentation grade relay switching
Microprocessor controlled pure analog signal path
Full remote control operation
Completely integrated bass manager for 2.1 operation with variable frequency stereo high pass and mono low pass outputs
Independent full range outputs (available simultaneously with 2.1 output)
Gold plated discrete RCA connectors for all inputs and outputs
Low Pass / High Pass filters 12dB /Octave slope
Tape monitor loop
Home Theater Bypass
Stereo / Mono switching
Large format precision film volume potentiometer with motorized control
Headphone output
Illuminated input indicators (Halo Backlit)
12V trigger output
IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC user configurable


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USP-1 Technical Specifications

Preamp Audio Section

Phono Input:
Moving Coil - 240 Ohm
Moving Magnet - 47kOhm

Input Impedance Line In: 47K Ohm +/-5%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel 2V out): >116dB (ref 2V)
Distortion: < 0.005% 20Hz - 20kHz with 80kHz measurement bandwidth
Frequency Response: 5Hz - 80kHz, with less than 0.05dB of deviation
Line Out Freq. Response: 5Hz - 80kHz, with less than 0.05dB of deviation
Maximum Line Out Level: 9V RMS
Ground Floor Noise Level: > 20uV
Channel Separation @ 1kHz: > 80dB (same as line)

Built In Filters:
High Pass = Variable 50Hz or 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave
Low Pass = Variable 50Hz or 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave, Summed L+R Mono

Other Details
Trigger Output: 12 VDC, 3.5mm jack, Center Pin is Positive / Current Load <120mA
Electrical Power Requirement: 115VAC, 60Hz or 230VAC, 50-60Hz User Selectable

Raw Weight: 14 lbs

Dimensions:
• Width: 17 inches
• Depth: 14 inches (including RCA jack extension)
• Height: 3.75 inches (faceplate only) – 4.25 inches including feet