- Product Type: Stereo Preamplifier / DAC
- DAC Chip: ESS ES9038 (Supports DSD512 and PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz)
- Key Connectivity: Balanced (XLR) Inputs & Outputs, MM/MC Phono Input, USB-Audio, Optical, Coaxial
- Design: Fully balanced, differential circuit with a multi-chamber layout to eliminate interference
The Tonewinner AD-1PRE+ is the definitive command center for a state-of-the-art, 2-channel audio system. Engineered as the flagship preamplifier and the ideal companion to the AD-1PA+ power amplifier, this component is a masterpiece of audio processing and signal purity. It seamlessly merges the worlds of high-resolution digital decoding and pure analog preamplification.
At its core, the AD-1PRE+ is a fully balanced, differential preamplifier. This design ensures the audio signal is perfectly symmetrical from input to output, which dramatically reduces noise, distortion, and crosstalk, resulting in a completely silent background and stunningly clear sound. The internal multi-chamber layout isolates the power supply, digital, and analog sections, protecting the delicate audio signals from any possible interference.
For digital audiophiles, the AD-1PRE+ features a reference-grade ESS ES9038 DAC chip. This allows it to handle any high-resolution format you can throw at it, including native DSD512 and PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz via its USB input. With additional optical and coaxial inputs, it becomes the central hub for all your digital sources, from streamers to CD players.
For analog purists, the AD-1PRE+ is equally accommodating. It includes multiple analog inputs, including a set of balanced XLRs to maintain a pure, high-fidelity connection from your source. Furthermore, it incorporates a high-quality, dedicated phono stage with separate inputs for both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, allowing you to directly connect your turntable and enjoy your vinyl collection with exceptional warmth and detail.
With both balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs, the AD-1PRE+ provides the highest quality, noise-free signal path to your power amplifier, completing a true audiophile-grade system.
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