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Music First Audio Classic Preamplifier
The Music First Audio Classic Preamplifier is designed to sit at the centre of a high end hi fi system. Connected between source components and power amplifiers, it controls level and source selection. Like all Music First Audio preamplifiers, it features an optional +6dB of passive gain to accommodate sources which might otherwise require active boosting.
It is housed in a custom designed aluminium case measuring 88mm x 216mm x 200mm
The core component of the Classic Preamplifier is the TX102 attenuation transformer. This hand crafted transformer is the result of thirty plus years of high end transformer design. It features twenty three separate 'taps' for a total of twenty four (including mute) volume steps.
Like all Music First Audio products, each unit is made by hand at our workshop on the south coast of the UK.
- 6 inputs (4 x RCA unbalanced, 2 x XLR balanced).
- Balanced or unbalanced outputs.
- A +6db switch means the unit is passive with gain, so low gain amplifiers can be driven to their maximum efficiency by components that otherwise might require active boosting.
- All internal connections use 0.6mm silver coated solid core copper wire with PTFE insulation, point to point hand wired (Silver version features 99.99% pure silver winding an internal wiring).
- All components are of the highest quality; Neutrik XLR connectors and Swiss made ELMA silver contact rotary switches.
- Each unit is entirely hand constructed and rigorously tested, both mechanically and electrically.
- 3 way grounding switch allows any grounding issues to be addressed easily.
- Transformer isolates components, breaking ground loop problems and reducing noise.
- Transformer matches impedance between components.
- Transformer affords superior transfer of musical energy.
Music First Audio Baby Reference Preamplifier
The Music First Audio Reference Baby Preamplifier is designed to sit at the centre of a high end hi fi system. Connected between source components and power amplifiers it controls level and source selection.
It is housed in a custom designed aluminium case measuring 88mm x 250mm x 260mm (H x W x D)
The core component of the Baby Reference Preamplifier is the TX102-mkIV 'Nickel Brick' attenuation transformer. This hand crafted transformer is a complete revision of the original and highly acclaimed TX102. The transformers are a labyrinth of layers of winding wire and paper, resulting in a construction so complex it pushes towards the limits of manufacturing possibilities. As with the Classic Preamplifier, it features twenty three separate 'taps' for a total of twenty four (including mute) discreet volume steps.
In addition to the revised winding structure, The new TX102-mkIV Nickel Brick has a 25% larger 'core'. The increased core size means improved level handling and better low frequency response and extension.
Like all Music First Audio products, each unit is made by hand at our workshop on the south coast of the UK.
Features "Nickel Brick" (TX102-mkIV) transformer featuring refined winding geometry, a new 25% bigger core and improved shielding characteristics resulting in unparalleled sonic performance
- 24 position level control from - 60dB to 0 dB (custom steps available)
- Four unbalanced inputs on 'CMC' gold plated, high quality RCA connectors.
- Two balanced inputs on Neutrik gold plated nickel XLR sockets
- Dual main outputs on either Neutrik gold plated nickel XLR sockets or 'CMC' gold plated RCA connectors, or a combination of both
- Two rear panel mounted output ground selector switchs (one per output) offer a range of grounding options.
- 88mm x 250mm x 260mm (H x W x D)
- Hand built in the UK
Music First Audio Reference Preamplifier
The Music First Audio Reference Preamplifier is designed to sit at the centre of a high end hi fi system. Connected between source components and power amplifiers it controls level and source selection. Like all Music First Audio preamplifiers, it features an optional +6dB of passive gain to accommodate source which might otherwise require active boosting. However, the Reference Preamplifier's +6dB operation is seamless, simply turn the level control up and the passive gain engages automatically.
It is housed in a full sized, custom designed aluminium case measuring 88mm x 432mm x 250mm
The core component of the Reference Preamplifier is the TX102-mkIV 'Nickel Brick' attenuation transformer. This hand crafted transformer is a complete revision of the original and highly acclaimed TX102. The transformers are a labyrinth of layers of winding wire and paper, resulting in a construction so complex it pushes towards the limits of manufacturing possibilities. It features forty five separate 'taps' for a total of forty six (including mute) discreet volume steps.
In addition to the revised winding structure, The new TX102-mkIV Nickel Brick has a 25% larger 'core'. The increased core size means improved level handling and better low frequency response and extension.
The Reference version of our preamplifier also adds remote control of level. The remote control uses a stepper motor on the rear of the switch, there are no active components in the signal path.
Like all Music First Audio products, each unit is made by hand at our workshop on the south coast of the UK.
Introducing the "Nickel Brick" (TX102-mkIV) transformer featuring refined winding geometry, a new 25% bigger core and improved shielding characteristics resulting in unparalleled sonic performance
- Six transformer configuration to provide:
- Transformer isolated Record output
- Transformer isolated Auxiliary output
- TX102 MkIV Main Output
- 46 position level control from - 60dB to +6 dB in 1.5dB steps
- Four unbalanced inputs on 'CMC' gold plated, high quality RCA connectors.
- Two balanced inputs on Neutrik gold plated nickel XLR sockets
- Dual main output on Neutrik gold plated nickel XLR sockets
- Dual main output on 'CMC' gold plated, high quality RCA connectors.
- Rear panel mounted output ground selector switch.
- All internal components mounted on a thick, heavy, dual material laminate block for added weight, stability and vibration immunity.
- Full size 432mm x 85mm x 320mm case.
- Seamless +6dB switching offers gain for lower powered sources
- Remote control of level
- Hand built in the UK
