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The PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Preamplifier is a high-quality, hand-made tube preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional audio performance. It features a dual mono design, ensuring each channel is isolated for better sound quality. The preamplifier includes five pairs of RCA inputs and two pairs of RCA preamp outputs, along with a fixed tape output. It also has an HT bypass input for home theater integration. The tube complement consists of six 12AU7 and two 5AR4 tubes. The preamplifier is controlled via a machined aluminum front panel with a volume knob and source selection, both of which can also be managed using a heavy metal remote control. The device is equipped with PrimaLuna's Soft-start circuitry for tube protection and longevity.
Amplification power output and characteristics
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Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The EVO 400 Preamp's input impedance is 220Ω against the DiaLogue Premium Pre's 100Ω. Both share output impedance (256Ω), class (Tube), and weight (23.99 kg (53 lbs)).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The EVO 300's input impedance is 220000Ω against the DiaLogue Premium Pre's 100Ω and its weight 24 kg (53 lbs) against 23.99 kg (53 lbs). Both share output impedance (256Ω) and class (Tube).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The SP11 MkII's output impedance is 250Ω against the DiaLogue Premium Pre's 256Ω, its input impedance 20000Ω against 100Ω, and its height 133.35 mm against 203 mm. Both share class (Tube).
The DiaLogue Premium Integrated's weight is 29 kg (64 lbs) against the DiaLogue Premium Pre's 23.99 kg (53 lbs) and its width 386 mm against 381 mm. Both share class (Tube) and height (203 mm).
McIntosh C2300
Balanced Audio Technology VK-50SE
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