Innovative Analog Preamp with 1M Ohm Input Impedance

The AMG series front panel embodies its spirit. It is milled from a 15mm harden aerospace aluminum alloy using a four-axis CNC machine with a diamond cutter through a 48 steps process. Design elements such as the 3D “floating” logo, the curved surface around the front panel switch, and diamond-cut edge bring the quality of ultra-high-end audio products to the affordable range of the AMG series.

The design goal for AMG PRA was to deliver a transparent sounding analog preamp with its distinctive characteristics. Several new design concepts were developed and used in the AMG-PRE besides 1MΩ input impedance to achieve the best analog inputs.

Users of smallish speakers would often detect a distinct drop in bass response with some audio tracks. Instead of a simple “Bass Boost” function that lifts a targeted low-frequency band, a user-selectable 4 stage “Active Low Frequency and Harmonic Gain” control compensates for the lack of bass presence. It achieves some bass extension and a more natural roll-off.

Additional features such as the 2 stage gain control and invertible phase control increase the compatibility of the AMG-PRA with other power amplifiers.

The layout of the AMG-PRA takes excellent care in isolating the sensitive audio signals from the power circuitry. The power circuitry comprising of a star topology power and ground layers is built on one board while a separate board houses the pre-amplification circuit. An isolation layer separates these two boards, which further minimizes interference. The effect is a highly transparent sound that is natural and not over etched.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 200kHz; +-0 to -0.1dB
• THD: 0.008 %
• Input Impedance:
  • Balanced IN: 1M Ohm @ 10 Hz ~ 200 kHz
  • Line IN: 1M Ohm @ 10 Hz ~ 200K Hz
• Rated Output Voltage: 2 V (LINE) / 4V (BAL) @ 100 Ohm
• S/N: 95 dB
• Loudness Compensation:
  1. 2.2 dB (125 Hz)
  2. 4.5 dB (100 Hz)
  3. 5.3 dB (75 Hz)
• Gain : 3.2 (High) / 2.1 (Low)