Bel Canto e.One PRe3VB Stereo Pre-Amplifier

The PRe3VB Control Stereo Preamplifier fulfills all of its functions in a highly optimised, compact design providing remarkable signal fidelity. The unique, single-Knob control interface insures an intuitive and easy to use means for controlling your system, this is a user interface that emphasises you, the user. The compact dedicated remote control is also easy to learn and use and adds soft and hard mute functionality.

• Ultra-wideband, low distortion true balanced output buffer stage with selected audio grade resistors
• 100 dB of level control in accurate 0.5 dB steps
• 5-RCA, 1 XLR input
• XLR main, RCA main and buffered RCA record outputs
• Dual low noise toroidal power transformers for control/display and analog stages
• Multi-stage regulation with ultra-wideband, low noise audio stage regulation
• 4-layer board design for optimised ground, signal and power routing
• Single sealed telecom grade control relay in the signal path
• DC coupled design with no signal path capacitors

The PRe3VB signal path and power supply architecture provides remarkably low levels of non-linear distortion, extremely low-noise levels, wide bandwidth with a high degree of control accuracy and channel-channel tracking to insure a seamless and utterly transparent means to controlling your audio system.

All critical parameters are optimised to provide an open window between your audio sources and power amplification. Discover a new world of musical expression through the PRe3VB today.

Delivered with an LNS1 power supply, the optional VBS1 power supply will further reduce the noise floor.

Bel Canto e.One PRe3VB Stereo Pre-Amplifier Reviews

Stereotimes by Craig Fitzpatrick
The Bel Canto Design PRe3 preamp is a marvelous feat of engineering at a price that will fit most audiophiles’ budget.

As a matter of fact, since I didn’t have to take out a second mortgage to afford it I decided to purchase the demo unit to use as my reference preamplifier. I am also so overjoyed by the musical performance of the PRe3 that I feel compelled to recognize it for our publication’s highest accolade, the Most Wanted Component Award!

6moons.com by Srajan Ebean
The PRe3/S300 duo excels at revealing the inner game of music. The better the recording gets, the more you hear the interactive stuff - between the performers; between instruments or voices and recording venue and mic position; between fingers and keys or strings.

Because there's no spot-lighting or unrealistic outline edging, this level of detail doesn't distract.

It simply is extraordinarily precise and telling.

...the PRe3 can justifiably be thought of as passive where its audible contributions are concerned. "Pure water" as John Potis and I refer to it - but with remote control. In keeping with Stronczer's philosophy of minimizing impediments to the pure flow of data transfer, the PRe3 is as neutral as imaginable.

Bel Canto e.One PRe3VB Stereo Pre-Amplifier Specifications

Bandwidth: DC-200KHZ >600 ohm load
Volume setting for unity gain: 100 (Adjustable)
Level Change per unit: 0.5 dB
Level Accuracy: 0.05 dB
Balance Control: +/- 6dB Absolute and Inter-channel
Crosstalk: > 100dB down
Maximum Gain: 20 dB
THD+N: < 0.0025%
Signal to Noise Ratio: 105dB 2Vrms In/Out
Input Overload: 10Vrms
Maximum Output Level: 9.5Vrms (Balanced/Single-Ended)
Input Impedance: 20Kohms/ 10 Kohms (Balanced/Single-Ended)
Output Impedance: 100/200 ohms (Balanced/ Single-Ended)
Dimensions: 215 x 304 x 76mm
Weight: 6Kg
Idle Power Draw: 15 watts
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