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Angeboten wird „EMM Labs PRE - EX Demo“ von EMM-Labs als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Vorverstärker / Prozessor“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3740378489 endet am 28.08.2026 um 17:36 Uhr.
This €13,200 asking price for the used EMM Labs / Meitner PRE is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile of €11,255 and significantly higher than the median of €9,317 from your recent EUR comparables. While the new Meitner PRE retails around €7,000 (converted from $7,500 USD) and the newer EMM Labs PRE lists for roughly €23,500 (from $25,000 USD), this used unit is priced closer to the EMM Labs tier despite being the more modest Meitner model.
The PRE remains a highly regarded analog preamp featuring dual-balanced paths, class-A power, and contactless switching for pure, distortion-free sound. Its value proposition here relies entirely on the listing being in excellent original-owner condition with no missing accessories, as the price leaves little room for negotiation or repair risks. If the unit is pristine and complete, it offers access to Ed Meitner’s legendary design at a premium but potentially justified entry point for those seeking top-tier Canadian analog performance without the EMM Labs cost.
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EMM Labs and Meitner Audio trace their roots to Ed Meitner, a pioneering audio engineer born in Austria who immigrated to Canada in 1969. With a career spanning over 50 years, Meitner contributed to landmark projects like the world's first automated mixing console at Olive Electrodynamics in Montreal and test equipment for Amber. He founded Museatex in the early 1980s before establishing EMM Labs in 1998 in Calgary, Alberta, followed by Meitner Audio in 2012, both carrying forward his legacy of Canadian-engineered excellence.
The brands specialize in high-performance digital and analog playback systems, renowned for their cutting-edge DACs, CD/SACD transports, and integrated playback solutions like the multi-award-winning XDS1 and MA-2. Collaborating with Sony and Philips, they refined Super Audio CD (SACD) technology, pioneering the first complete multichannel DSD playback system and setting benchmarks for high-resolution converters used in professional music production.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, EMM Labs and Meitner command respect among discerning audiophiles for their unerring fidelity, innovative engineering, and emotional engagement. Their products, handcrafted by a tight-knit team of physicists, engineers, and music lovers, represent the pinnacle of state-of-the-art hi-fi, influencing industry standards while delivering reference-level performance to homes worldwide.
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