CA2 vs Musical Fidelity M8sPRE
The M8sPRE's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the CA2's 108 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.001%, its input sensitivity 0.4V RMS against 0.1V RMS, and its weight 17 kg (37 lbs) against 6 kg (13 lbs).
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CA2
ATCAmplifiersPre-AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsHeadphone Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,855.50 - $3,734.20
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the CA2
The ATC CA2 is a premium analog preamplifier, hand-built in the UK, featuring discrete Class-A low-noise circuitry. It includes a high-performance MC/MM RIAA phono stage with adjustable gain and loading, making it suitable for both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges. The preamp offers five stereo RCA/Phono inputs, two stereo RCA/Phono outputs, one stereo XLR output (unbalanced), and a dedicated headphone amplifier output via a 6.35mm jack. It also features an analogue tape output and is controlled via an IR remote. The CA2 is backed by a 6-year manufacturer's warranty.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 108 dB
- Output Voltage
- 7.5V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- RCA/Phono
- Analog Inputs
- RCA/Phono
- Analog Outputs
- RCA/Phono, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 449 × 94 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6 kg (13 lbs)
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