Pre5a vs Passion Pre550a
The Passion Pre550a's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the Pre5a's 110 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.005%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,893.17 - $3,238.67
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About the Pre5a
The YBA Genesis PRE5A is a stereo preamplifier from YBA’s Genesis range that combines analog preamplification with an integrated DAC and a broad set of digital connections. It was designed with a digital power-off feature so the digital section can be disabled when using analog sources, which YBA says improves analog playback. The unit offers balanced and unbalanced analog inputs, a video input with bypass, multiple digital inputs, Bluetooth, and balanced/RCA outputs.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Cirrus Logic CS4398
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- AES/EBU, Optical, Coaxial, USB
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Digital Outputs
- digital output
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 118 × 370 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10 kg (22 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black aluminum with black acrylic panel
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