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Introduction
The Music First Audio Classic Preamplifier was introduced in 2003 and conceived to position itself at the very heart of a true high end Hi-Fi system.
In just a few short years it has gone on to take pride of place in the high end systems of many satisfied music lovers around the world.
The reason is simple: our preamplifiers allow you to better enjoy your music.
It is often featured as part of 'Reference Systems' in magazine reviews because of it's inherent transparency, compatibility with other components and faithful reproduction of music.
Description
The Music First Audio Classic Preamplifier is designed to sit at the centre of a high end hi fi system. Connected between source components and power amplifiers, it controls level and source selection. Like all Music First Audio preamplifiers, it features an optional +6dB of passive gain to accommodate sources which might otherwise require active boosting.
It is housed in a custom designed aluminium case measuring 88mm x 216mm x 200mm
The core component of the Classic Preamplifier is the TX102 attenuation transformer. This hand crafted transformer is the result of thirty plus years of high end transformer design. It features twenty three separate 'taps' for a total of twenty four (including mute) volume steps. For more information about Transformer Volume Control (TVC) please see the TECHNICAL section of our website.
Like all Music First Audio products, each unit is made by hand at our workshop on the south coast of the UK.
Specifications
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6 inputs (4 x RCA unbalanced, 2 x XLR balanced). |
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Balanced or unbalanced outputs. |
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A +6db switch means the unit is passive with gain, so low gain amplifiers can be driven to their maximum efficiency by components that otherwise might require active boosting. |
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All internal connections use 0.6mm silver coated solid core copper wire with PTFE insulation, point to point hand wired (Silver version features 99.99% pure silver winding an internal wiring). |
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All components are of the highest quality; Neutrik XLR connectors and Swiss made ELMA silver contact rotary switches. |
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Each unit is entirely hand constructed and rigorously tested, both mechanically and electrically. |
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3 way grounding switch allows any grounding issues to be addressed easily. |
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Transformer isolates components, breaking ground loop problems and reducing noise. |
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Transformer matches impedance between components. |
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Transformer affords superior transfer of musical energy. |