Monsalvat PRE-2 vs Nagra Tube DAC
The Tube DAC's bit depth is 24-bit against the Monsalvat PRE-2's 32-bit and its weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs). Both share max sample rate (384 kHz) and dsd support (DSD256).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$36,000
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About the Monsalvat PRE-2
The Verity Audio Monsalvat PRE-2 is a high-end digital preamplifier directly derived from the Monsalvat PRO-6 and described by Verity as sharing the same circuitry, quality components, and configuration in a single chassis. It is presented as an ultra-low-noise preamplifier offering pure sound transparency, fluidity, extended bandwidth, and very high dynamic range. The unit accepts both analog and digital sources, and is intended as the control/DAC center of the Monsalvat electronics chain.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, AES/EBU, S/PDIF, I2S
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 150 × 360 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
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