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Preamplifiers

Preamplifiers Article

In general, the function of a preamp is to amplify a low level signal to line-level. A list of common sources would include a pickup, microphone, turntable or other transducer. Equalization and tone control may also be applied.

In a home audio system, the term 'preamplifier' may sometimes be used to describe equipment which merely switches between different line level sources and applies a volume control, so that no actual amplification may be involved. In an audio system, the second amplifier is typically a power amplifier (power amp). The preamplifier provides voltage gain (about: 10millivolts to 1volt) but no significant current gain. The power amplifier provides the higher current necessary to drive loudspeakers.

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MS-12B MM/MC Class A Valve Tube Pre-amp Phono stage NEW

$69.99
AudioSource Pre-One/A preamp preamplifier

$49.95
KENWOOD STEREO CONTROL AMP L-07C

$59.99
Adcom GTP-550 Surround Preamplifier/Tuner $900 new

$175.00
LEGENDARY DYNACO PAT-4 STEREO PREAMPLIFIER

$120.00
TECHNICAL PRO HYBRID 3000w KARAOKE AMPLIFIER/PRE-AMP/EQ

$207.95
McIntosh C29

$333.00
mixer/ preamplifier

$99.95
PHASE LINEAR 2000 SERIES II PREAMP

$51.00
2 channel pre amp 50 watt radio western electric?works

$40.00
YAMAHA NATURAL SOUND CONTROL AMPLIFIER C-4 PREAMPLIFIER

$52.85
VINTAGE PHASE LINEAR 4000 / CARVER / PREAMPLIFIER

$125.00
Parasound P/HP-850 stereo preamplifier preamp

$54.00
Carver CT17 preamp tuner

$22.50
DYNACO PAS-2 PREAMPLIFIER JUST SERVICED NR!

$157.50
YAQIN MS-12B MM/MC Valve pre-amp + phono stage

$69.99
ADCOM *GTP-400* TUNER/PREAMPLIFIER

$69.99
NEW Stereo Phono Preamplifier Preamp Pre-Amp Amplifier

$11.50
McINTOSH MR-78 MR78 FM Tuner

$800.00
Aric Audio V 1.x Preamplifier w extra tubes

$31.00
"Aric Audio" 6SN7 Stereo Tube Preamp ~New!

$170.00
McIntosh C30 preamplifier comes with 30 days Warranty

$306.62
AGI Model 511 Stereo Preamplifier- Studio Grade!!

$610.00
Chiro C-802 Surround Preamplifier Dolby Digital DTS

$202.16
NEW Sonance HFWS4 Speaker Selector HFW S4

$55.99
Sherwood Newcastle P-965 Preamplifier NEW MSRP $1400

$399.00
Meridian 561 Digital Surround Controller NO RESERVE!!!!

$800.00
CARVER C-1 SONIC HOLOGRAPHY PREAMPLIFIER

$49.50
Yamaha C-80 C80 Control Amplifier Preamplifier

$199.99
YAMAHA CX-600U preamplifier, box, manual, remote

$19.99
Pyle Pro Phono Pre-Amp PP-999 with Power Adapter

$9.99
Adcom GTP-860 preamp/processor

$300.00
NIKKO BETA 30 PREAMPLIFIER

$40.00
Music Angel " Marantz 7 Modified " Tube pre_amplifier

$39.99
Philips ECG JAN 12AT7WC/ECC81/12AT7 tubes,Brand New !!!

$11.49
Hi-Fi Stereo PREAMPLIFIER /Realistic 42-2101/ NOS/NIB

$4.99
B&K BK Reference 30 Preamplifier Processor Mint!

$256.09
Tube Preamp by Valab – Luxury Version/w 17 tubes - NEW

$210.50
4-pair,TUBE AMPLIFIER TERMINAL BINDING POSTS POST,RWP

$9.99
BEHRINGER TUBE ULTRAGAIN MODEL #T1953 - SALE

$80.99
Sony TA-E9000ES & TA-N9000ES Preamp and Amp Combo

$600.00
NEW TASCAM PS-PS5 Power Supply for Instrument Trainers

$15.99
Fosgate remote controls Model three A

$10.00
MEIXING TOP MODEL PRE-AMPLIFIER MC-7R(WITH RII)

$49.99
McIntosh MX 120 Dolby Digital/dts Process/Preamp- MINT

$4450.00
Audio Experience Concerto Ver2 Tubes Phono Stage Preamp

$425.00
Arcam FMJ C-31 top of line preamp

$800.00
McINTOSH C35 SYSTEM CONTROL CENTER

$599.00
NEW Sonance HFWS4 Speaker Selector HFW S4

$55.99
PS III phono preamplifier and control center

$41.00
Bottlehead Foreplay III Tube Line Preamplifier

$191.49
Vintage Pioneer SPEC-1 Preamplifier

$350.00
McIntosh MX 135 Pre/Process-Dolby Digital/AC-3 - MINT

$3950.00
Integra DTC-9.8 Onkyo Pro PR-SC885P 885 9.8 pre amp NEW

$1600.00
Antique Sound Lab AQ-2004DT Pre-Amplifier

$175.00
Lexicon DC-2 THX controller w/ remote...in exc cond!!!

$41.00
conrad-johnson PV15 Tube Preamp w/ Phono & Remote, New!

$2750.00
Anthem TLP1 preamp & tuner preamplifier

$202.50
ADCOM GTP-500 Tuner/ Preamp

$202.50
Mcintosh Labs Leather Key Ring w/ Gift Box

$0.99
PHASE LINEAR 2000 PRE AMP NICE VINTAGE PREAMP

$79.21
Conrad-johnson CT6 Composite Triode Tube Preamplifier

$3150.00
BRAND NEW McIntosh MX130 A/V Tuner Control Center

$1000.00
Mullard 12AX7 / ECC83 PreAmp Tubes, New, Reissue !

$15.99
MINT CONRAD JOHNSON / SONAGRAPH SC26 PREAMPLIFIER MINT

$700.00
PCB for Clay spl90 tube preamplifer PCB & POWER board

$29.00
Tung Sol 6SN7 6SN7GTB pre-amp tubes, Reissue, NEW !!!

$16.99
Adcom GTP-600 Surround Sound Tuner/Preamplifier

$36.00
McIntosh C39 A/V THX Preamplifier Excellent Conition

$1250.00
PCB for ARC SP10 tube preamplifer PCB & POWER board

$29.00
B&K PT3 series 2 preamplifier/tuner w/remote

$79.90
AudioSource Pre One/A Stereo Pre Amplifier. Brand New

$94.99
TCC TC-780LC Stereo Line Level Amp / Booster; BLACK

$49.50
conrad-johnson PV15LS Line Stage Tube Preamp, New!

$1899.00
LEXICON MC12B HOME THEATER PROCESSOR/PREAMP: MINT!

$3475.00
LEXICON DC-2 THX 7.1 A/V PROCESSOR NO REMOTE GOOD COND

$249.99
LS37 MM MC phono tube preamplifer complete with Power

$154.20
JJ Tesla 12AT7/ECC81 preamp tubes, NEW !!!

$11.99
Audio Research SP3 preamplifier face plate

$125.00
mixer/ preamplifier

$79.95
Dynaco PAS 2, tube preamp

$99.99
NICE Carver CT-3 A/V Audiophile Tuner / Preamp MM Phono

$149.95
rare Nakamichi RS-7 remote sensor for CA-7 preamp

$9.99
McIntosh C34V preamplifier Sound clean and works fine

$431.99
Mcintosh C-22 Preamp in Cabinet, Telefunkens. Nice C22

$1724.00
McIntosh MX-130 A/V Tuner Control Center

$650.00
CARVER/SUNFIRE SYMPHONIC REFERENCE preamp with MM/MC

$600.00
ADCOM GTP-740

$140.00
Sansui B-2101 Amplifier 4 Channel 800 WATTS NICE!

$289.99
JJ Tesla 12AU7/ECC82 preamp tubes, NEW !!!

$11.99
AUDIO RESEARCH SP14 HYBIRD PRE-AMP

$867.61
Aragon 24K Preamplifier

$200.00
Fosgate Model 3 A Remote controls

$10.00
Mark Levinson No 27 Amplifier Home Theater Audio Stereo

$1250.00
ADCOM GTP 860II

$675.00
Sony TA-P9000ES Multi-Channel Preamp - Reviewer Sample

$420.00
Adcom GFP-750 stereo Preamp

$510.02
100-pair,TUBE AMPLIFIER TERMINAL BINDING POSTS POST,RWP

$298.00
conrad-johnson MET1 Six-Channel Vaccum Tube Preamplifer

$3650.00
Mark Levinson wood cabinet for ML preamplifier

$48.99