Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: Solid-state, fully balanced, dual-mono preamplifier with built-in headphone amplifier and slots for optional phono preamplifier and DAC. Inputs: 2 balanced (XLR), 3 unbalanced (RCA). Outputs: 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), 1 fixed-level Record out (RCA). Gain: –90dB to +10dB. Gain resolution: 0.5dB. Frequency response: 0.3Hz–500kHz, –3dB. THD: <0.05%. Signal/noise: 110dB. Input impedance: 47k ohms. Output impedance: <1 ohm. Headphone output: 12Wpc RMS into 8 ohms. Optional phono preamplifier gain: MM, 46dB; MC, 66dB.
Dimensions: 17.7" (450mm) W by 4.7" (120mm) H by 15" (380mm) D. Weight: 24.25 lb (11kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: FLS1161.
Price: $6995. Options: phono card, $1000; DAC card, $2000. Approximate number of dealers: 5. Warranty: Three years.
Manufacturer: Audia Flight, Via Alfio Flores 7, 00053 Civitavecchia (RM), Italy. Tel: (39) 0766-561403. Web: www.audia.it. US distributor: The Audiolux Group, Rochester Hills, MI. Tel.: (248)923-1524.Web: www.audioluxllc.com.