Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: 7.1-channel digital preamplifier-processor. Modes: Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby "late night" compression, extensive bass management, Dolby Pro Logic, four synthesized surround modes, stereo, mono, Cinema EQ. Inputs: nine analog stereo (2V RMS sensitivity, adjustable, 17k ohm/100pF impedance), one 7.1-channel analog (1V RMS sensitivity, 17k ohm/100pF impedance), six digital (four coax, two optical), six video (all composite and S-video). Outputs: one analog stereo Tape (2V RMS, 500 ohms impedance), two stereo Record (2V RMS, 60 ohms impedance), one 7.1-channel analog (1V RMS, 60 ohms impedance), one digital (optical), two video (composite, S-video), one S-video without onscreen display. Control Ports: one RS-232, two My-Link, three 12V DC triggers. THD: 0.01% (stereo source), 0.003% (7.1-channel source). S/N Ratio (A-weighted): 90dB (stereo source), 95dB (7.1-channel source), 100dB (digital PCM source). Power requirements: 100–240V, automatic setting.
Dimensions: 17" (436mm) W by 3.7" (95mm) H by 13.3" (341mm) D. Weight: 13.2 lbs (6kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 01413.
Price: $2595 (2001). Approximate number of dealers: not disclosed.
Manufacturer: Myryad Systems Ltd., 2 Pipers Wood, Waterbury Drive, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7XU, UK. Tel: (44) (0)239 2265508. Fax: (44) (0)239 2231407. Web: www.myryad.co.uk. US distributor: Artech Electronics, Ltd., P.O. Box 455, Williston, VT 05495. Tel: (514) 631-6448. Fax: (514) 631-1212. Web: www.artech-electronics.com (2001); not distributed in the US (2008).