Meitner PRE vs Meitner PRE SE-Silver Edition
The Meitner PRE SE-Silver Edition matches the Meitner PRE on signal-to-noise (116 dB), thd (0.004%), output impedance (150Ω), and input impedance (20Ω).
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The Meitner PRE is a reference stereo preamplifier designed as a pure analog line stage, built on Ed Meitner’s preamplifier heritage from EMM Labs. It uses contactless switching, discrete dual-balanced signal paths, and a proprietary software-driven analog volume control intended to maintain signal integrity across the full volume range. The PRE provides balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs that can be used simultaneously, making it flexible for multi-amp or subwoofer/headphone amplifier setups. It is built and manufactured in Canada and was introduced as a more compact, lighter alternative to Meitner’s higher-end reference preamplifiers.
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The Meitner PRE SE-Silver Edition matches the Meitner PRE on signal-to-noise (116 dB), thd (0.004%), output impedance (150Ω), and input impedance (20Ω).
The InPoL Ear's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Meitner PRE's 116 dB, its thd 0.100% against 0.004%, and its output impedance 0.45Ω against 150Ω. Both share class (A).
The PRE I G3's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the Meitner PRE's 116 dB, its thd 0.000% against 0.004%, its output impedance 22Ω against 150Ω, and its input impedance 82Ω against 20Ω.
The Mimesis 27.8's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the Meitner PRE's 116 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.004%, its output impedance 75Ω against 150Ω, and its input impedance 50Ω against 20Ω.
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