EMM LABS PREI STEREO PREAMPLIFIER
Introducing the EMM Labs PREi Preamplifier
At EMM Labs, we’ve always understood that the analog preamplifier is the heart of a true reference-grade music system. Its job is simple—but critical: preserve musical truth with absolute purity. For over two decades, this belief has pushed us to redefine what’s possible in high-end analog design.
From the pioneering Meitner PA6i, to the multi-award-winning EMM Labs PRE2, to the flagship EMM Labs Pre, our team has continuously advanced the state of the art.
The new PREi represents the pinnacle of that evolution—our most refined and advanced preamplifier to date.
Uncompromising Circuit Design
Engineered to deliver unmatched transparency and musical realism, the PREi is built around:
Fully discrete, dual-balanced signal paths for absolute channel integrity
Sophisticated contactless switching for silent, ultra-reliable operation
Software-driven MVControl³ all-analog volume control, enabling precise, transparent level management
Meitner Audio Architecture (MAA) circuits designed fully in-house
Third-generation MXPower³ power system for exceptional stability, noise performance, and transient response
Custom MCeraTek ceramic circuit boards for superior low-level detail preservation
Proprietary equalization and Class A amplification for effortless musicality
Crafted Without Compromise
Every element of the PREi is meticulously designed and manufactured in Canada, housed within a precision-machined aluminum chassis and operated through an intuitive touch-panel interface.
The result is a preamplifier of extraordinary clarity—one that simply disappears, leaving only the music.
Specifications
System gain: +6db
S/N ratio: Better than 118 dB at 4V RMS output (not weighted, up to 200kHz bandwidth)
THD+N: Better than 0.01% at all frequencies within the audio-band
INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Six Stereo Analog Inputs
Three Balanced (XLR), Three Single-ended (RCA)
Three Stereo Analog Outputs
Two Balanced (XLR), One Single-ended (RCA)
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
Balanced XLR – 40kΩ, Single-Ended RCA – 20kΩ
Output impedance:
Balanced XLR – 150Ω, Single-Ended RCA – 75Ω
FINISH:
High grade aluminum silver with black insert
High grade aluminum all-black
Customizable metallic plated options available upon request - please contact your local dealer for more information
Dimensions (WxDxH): 438 x 381 x 102mm
Weight: 17.6kg
More information at emmlabs-meitner.com