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NEW - Emotiva BASX PT-100 Preamplifier - Preamp / Tuner / DAC - MM & MC PhonoNew old stock - factory sealed! SpecificationsType: Solid-state stereo preamplifier with FM tuner, DAC and MM/MC phono stageAnalog Inputs2 pairs – stereo analog line level inputs (CD, Aux).1 pair – stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil).1 tuner – FM (with external antenna input; 50 station presets).Digital InputsCoax (S/PDIF); 24-bit/192kHz.Optical (Toslink); 24-bit/192kHz.USB (DAC input); 24-bit/96khZ; no drivers required.Bluetooth receiver (requires optional AptX Bluetooth dongle - not included).Outputs1 pair – stereo main output; stereo, unbalanced.2 – summed full range outputs (for connecting one or two subwoofers).1 – stereo headphone output (front panel).Analog Performance (line level)Maximum Output Level: 4 VRMSFrequency Response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.04 dB.THD + Noise: < 0.0015% (A-weighted).IMD: < 0.004% (SMPTE).S/N Ratio: > 115 dB.Crosstalk: < 90 dB.Analog Performance (Phono)Frequency Response (MM and MC): 20 Hz to 20 kHz; ref standard RIAA curve.THD+Noise: < 0.015% (MM; A-weighted); < 0.06% (MC; A-weighted).S/N Ratio: > 90 dB (MM); > 68 dB (MC).Digital PerformanceFrequency response: 5 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.15 dB (44kHz sample rate).Frequency response: 5 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.25 dB (192kHz sample rate).THD + Noise: < 0.003% (A-weighted; all sample rates).IMD: < 0.007% (SMPTE).S/N Ratio: > 110 dB.Trigger12 VDC trigger output.Power Requirements115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected).Controls and IndicatorsPower: rocker switch; rear panel.Standby: one front panel push button; halo ring changes color to indicate status.Two front panel pushbuttons: Input Select; menu operation.One front panel knob: Volume; Tuning; menu operation.Display: high visibility blue alphanumeric VFD display (dimmable).Remote ControlCompact full-function infrared remote control.Menu and Control SystemSimplified, highly intuitive menu system.(Includes Setup options, Bass, Treble, and Balance controls).Dimensions: 17" x 2.625" x 12.5" (WxHxD).Weight: 9 lbs
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Emotiva Audio, an American brand founded in 2003 by Dan Laufman, emerged from his extensive background in audio engineering and OEM design. A lifelong audiophile and electrical engineer, Laufman had previously collaborated with pioneers like Infinity's Arnie Nudell and built successful OEM firms, including Jade Design, which supplied components to major players. Launching Emotiva as a passion project just as internet direct-to-consumer sales revolutionized the industry, he named it after the Italian word for "emotional," reflecting the joy he rediscovered in creating gear uncompromised by client demands.
The brand focuses on high-performance amplifiers, preamps, processors, DACs, loudspeakers, and home theater solutions, with early standouts like the 2005 DMC-1 preamp-processor setting benchmarks for build quality and value. Emotiva's lineup emphasizes robust power amps and integrated systems, often leveraging cutting-edge engineering while expanding into full musical device ecosystems by 2015. This direct model strips away retail markups, delivering premium components without frills.
Emotiva holds a strong mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned for democratizing high-end sound through affordability and reliability. It appeals to discerning enthusiasts seeking audiophile-grade performance—often rivaling pricier competitors—via a loyal direct-sales community and U.S.-based production in Franklin, Tennessee. Far from boutique obscurity, Emotiva commands respect for innovation and value, fostering enduring customer allegiance in a crowded field.
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