G02 vs Bel Canto Design Pre2P
The Pre2P's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the G02's 96 dB, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 3.0V RMS, its weight 13 kg (29 lbs) against 8.5 kg (19 lbs), and its width 445 mm against 440 mm.
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The Meridian G02 is a high-end analogue control unit and preamplifier featuring true dual-mono construction for exceptional stereo performance. It has an extremely high-quality power supply designed for ultra-low noise and distortion. The internal architecture is fully balanced, converting unbalanced inputs to balanced electronically to maintain maximum signal quality throughout the chain. It offers seven two-channel analogue inputs: four unbalanced and three balanced on XLR connectors. Outputs include one balanced XLR and one unbalanced output, plus two sets of unbalanced stereo tape outputs for flexible tape/decoder loops and multi-room configurations. The G02 is designed for audiophile use with a low noise differential linear power supply, toroidal transformer, and audiophile-grade components. It was highly praised for its effortless, refined, and gorgeous sound quality, requiring a warm-up period to reach optimal performance.
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