Taurus Pre vs NuPrime PRA-9X
The PRA-9X's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the Taurus Pre's 130 dB, its thd 0.000% against 0.001%, and its output voltage 7.5V RMS against 12.0V RMS. Both share class (A).
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About the Taurus Pre
The Taurus Pre is a solid-state, balanced-output line-stage preamplifier and headphone amplifier designed with Class A circuitry. It offers three stereo single-ended analogue inputs via RCA jacks and one stereo balanced analogue input via XLR connectors. Outputs include one stereo pair each of variable-level single-ended outputs (RCA) and balanced outputs (XLR), plus two stereo headphone outputs via 6.35mm TRS jacks. It delivers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.1dB and 3Hz to 300kHz ±3dB, with distortion and noise below 0.001% THD+N (20Hz-20kHz). Gain is 10dB for XLR inputs and 16dB for RCA inputs, with maximum swing voltages of 24Vrms (XLR) and 12Vrms (RCA). The unit has a dynamic range greater than 130dB (A-weighted), crosstalk below -80dB at 1kHz, and power dissipation of 25W max. Dimensions are 33cm wide, 23cm deep, and 6.5cm high, weighing approximately 4.4kg. It is praised for its excellent headphone output quality and is considered an instant classic in its category.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 130 dB
- Output Voltage
- 12.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR, 6.35mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 330 × 65 × 230 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.4 kg (10 lbs)
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