Classé - Delta PRE Preamp with DAC - Architectural Gray And Black

 Upgrade your entertainment system for incredible sound with this Classé Delta preamplifier. The perceptible touch-screen display lets you control a wide range of both analog and digital audio, while the USB port provides a steady connection for seamless streaming. This Classé Delta preamplifier has anodized aluminum construction for dependable durability.

 Stereo preamplifier with built-in DAC and phono stage

Discover pure audio reproduction for analog and digital sources. The short signal paths drive optimal performance from every source and recording.

Durable rhodium-plated connectors

Ensure longevity and accurate reproduction.

Two subwoofer outputs allow smooth blending with your speakers in every room

Connect up to two subwoofers to output smooth, powerful bass with selectable frequency and slope.

Five-band parametric equalizer

Seamlessly smooth the frequency response with nine advanced digital equalizer filters per channel, and make adjustments to the level and frequency without any signal path noise or distortion for the sound with broad, powerful bass.

Configurable tone and tilt control

Take control, and choose the high- and low-frequency inflection points, or use the factory default of 200 and 2000Hz for bass and treble without sacrificing any resolution or adding noise.

Touch-screen display

Offers fast and flexible setup, ease of use, and upgrades.

Pure analog with Digital Bypass mode

Turn Delta PRE into a classic analog preamplifier with the Digital Bypass mode for pure analog listening. Enjoy your turntable or SACD player as originally intended.

Pass-Thru mode for AV sources

Alternate between music and cinema listening with the Pass-Thru mode. Enjoy pure audio quality for all your entertainment.

High-resolution volume control

Offers adjustment in 0.25dB increments, enabling listening at the ideal playback level in every situation.

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Width
    17.50 in (444 mm)
Depth
    19.37 in (492 mm)
Height
    8.74 in (222 mm)

WEIGHT

Gross Weight
    116.4 lbs (52.8 kg)
Net Weight
    102.3 lbs (46.4 kg)

GENERAL

Frequency Response
(-3dB, 50Ω source impedance)
    1Hz – 650kHz
Continuous Output Power
(at 1kHz, 0.1% THD+N)
    12.5W / 8Ω delivered in pure class A operation
    250W / 8Ω
    500W / 4Ω (with AC line held constant)
    350W / 2Ω (with AC line held constant)
Harmonic Distortion
(measurement bandwidth:
500kHz, 25Vrms in 4Ω or 8 Ω)
    <0.0016% at 1kHz
    <0.002% at 10kHz
    <0.003% at 20kHz
Harmonic Distortion
(measurement bandwidth:
90kHz, 25Vrms in 4Ω or 8 Ω)
    <0.0007% at 1kHz
    <0.001% at 10kHz
    <0.0025% at 20kHz
Peak Output Voltage
(nominal AC line)
    129Vp-p into 8Ω
    138Vp-p no load
Input Impedance
(at 1kHz, BAL / SE)
    82kΩ
Voltage Gain
(at 1kHz, BAL / SE)
    29dB
Intermodulation Distortion
(SMPTE 4:1) (8Ω or 4Ω, BAL / SE)
    <0.0018%
Intermodulation Distortion
(CCIF) (8Ω or 4Ω, BAL / SE)
    <0.004%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(A wtd in parenthesis) (22kHz BW)
    118dB (120dBA)
Crosstalk
(one channel driven to 250W / 8Ω)
    124dB (100Hz), 107dB (1kHz),

    90dB (10kHz)
Slew Rate
    75V / μs
Output Impedance
    0.009Ω (100Hz), 0.009Ω (1kHz),

    0.012Ω (10kHz)
Damping Factor
(at 1kHz, ref 8Ω)
    850