Preamplifier
A preamplifier (control amplifier or line stage): it selects sources and sets the volume for a power amplifier.
Parasound JC2BPNothing Between You and the Music Drop the JC2BP into your chain and everything relaxes into focus. Voices feel present, transients snap without glare, and the background goes inky‑black so your sources breathe. If you already love your DAC, phono stage, or streamer, this is the control center that lets them shine—no digital extras, just pure analog grace. Designed by...
Parasound NC 200PRESmall Box, Big Control Drop the NC 200PRE into your system and everything snaps into place. Voices step forward, bass integrates cleanly with your sub, and late‑night or loud‑and‑proud sessions feel relaxed and musical. It’s the compact, budget‑smart preamp that makes records, streams, TV, and movies sound more like the real thing. Designed as a true 2‑channel control center, the NewClassic 200PRE adds what most systems miss: a Burr-Brown 192kHz-24 bit DAC; optical/coax digital audio inputs, MM/MC phono, and analog‑domain bass management with a variable 20–140 Hz high‑pass to the mains plus two sub outputs you can toggle and trim from the remote. You also get Home Theater Bypass, tone/balance controls, and system‑friendly 12 V trigger/IR/RS‑232 in a slim chassis that tucks anywhere. * Remote control included. Praised by audiophiles and reviewers alike: “With the Parasound, I could enjoyably listen to entire LPs.” — SoundStage! Access. “Sets a high bar for performance and features … for just $1,000.” — Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity. “Every record I played had that natural sound that makes you forget you are listening to electronics.” — Dagogo. Covered by Parasound's 2-Year Parts & Labor Warranty.
- Parasound NC 2100
- Parasound PLD1100
- Parasound PLD2000
Parasound ZC ZPre3Compact Control, Full‑Sized Sound Drop the Zpre3 into your system and small setups feel big: sources snap into focus, bass integrates cleanly with your sub, and switching stays effortless—no clutter, just control. In a half‑width 1U chassis you get five analog inputs including a front‑panel Aux with +12 dB auto‑gain, variable & fixed outputs including a dedicated sub out, a true Home Theater Bypass that auto‑selects when the unit is off, and Control4‑ready 2‑way RS‑232 (plus 12 V trigger and IR) for smooth automation. What listeners say “Great sounding preamp for price point and full of features for the compact size.” “Everything sounds great on this unit… a packed, small package.” Covered by Parasound's 1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty. Terms effective September 1, 2026.
- Parasound Zpre2
- Pass Labs XP-10
Designed with considerable technical improvements over past preamplifiers, the XP-10 showers the listener with a more dynamic sound, cleaner and more accurately delineated bass lines and a greatly refined spatial envelope. Though the current entry-level line-stage preamplifier, this descendant of … Continue reading →
- Pass Labs XP-12
Elevate your audio system with the XP-12 preamplifier, engineered for professionals and discerning listeners alike. At its core is a newly designed toroidal power supply featuring both electrostatic and Mu-metal shielding, along with vacuum impregnation and epoxy fill. The result … Continue reading →
- Pass Labs XP-20
With a separate power supply electrically isolating delicate analogue signals in the preamplifier, this cosmetically-matched dual-chassis reference line-stage preamplifier offers significant gains in detail retrieval over the XP-10 without loss of musical soul. How does this translate into the sonic … Continue reading →
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