BHK Signature Preamplifier from PS Audio
Unleash the magic within your high-end music system with the BHK Signature Preamplifier from PS Audio. As a preeminent conductor of your sonic symphony, this highly refined musical device stands sentinel at the heart of your sound journey. Its primary duties imbue it with much responsibility; from controlling inputs, presiding over the initial amplification, mastering volume and balance, to ensuring the much-needed electrical isolation from power amplifiers. Insert this magical device between your existing music sources such as a phono preamp, DAC, tuner or auxiliary source, and your power amplifier, and you are transported into a blissful world of pure, unadulterated music. The changes are palpable; sound stages deepen, instruments separate with precision allowing voices to shine through, bass vibrates from the depths, highs extend towards the infinite, and an overall sense of openness envelopes you in an immersive music experience. What’s the secret? It’s the confluence of an array of exceptional features, including a zero-loss vacuum tube input stage, featuring user-friendly switch functioning with both 12 volt and 6 volt tubes; a differentially coupled balanced MOSFET output stage; multiple RCA single-ended inputs & XLR balanced inputs; an innovative amalgamation of gain and attenuation control for precise volume adjustment, and many more carefully crafted elements. One taste of PS Audio’s BHK Signature Preamplifier’s extraordinary sonic purity and you will understand why it holds the key to unlocking your system’s ultimate potential. Dare to experience your music in its richest, most authentic form and grant your ears the privilege of the soul-stirring dynamics and captivating details that make your favorite music come alive. With a BHK Signature Preamplifier, you’re not just listening to music, you’re living it.
Features:
- Zero-loss vacuum tube input stage: This unique feature ensures minimum signal degradation, providing an unadulterated musical experience.
- User-accessible switch: Experience ultimate flexibility with the ability to use both 12 volt and 6 volt tubes.
- Differentially coupled balanced MOSFET output stage: This provides electrical isolation, accurate sound reproduction, and low output impedance for any powered device.
- High current oversized power transformer and fully regulated power supplies: These guarantee reliable and consistent power delivery for superior performance.
- 5 RCA Single ended inputs and 5 XLR balanced inputs: A wide variety of input options cater to all audio sources, enhancing versatility.
- Fully balanced input to output: Ensures perfect sound symmetry for a richer sonic experience.
- Remote control and front panel standby button assists for ease of use and control.
- Revolutionary gain and attenuation control: This innovative approach ensures precise volume adjustment, avoiding any potential for sound distortion.
- Two redundant output DC control triggers for additional operational security.
- High-quality construction: Through-hole construction offers durability, while high-grade PRP resistors in the signal path ensure optimal sound quality.
- Tube rolling Compatibility: The BHK Signature Preamplifier allows enthusiasts to swap out the tubes with their favorite ones, enabling customization of the sound characteristics.
Benefits:
- Deepest, widest sound staging: Dive into a boundless sonic landscape thanks to the Signature Preamplifier’s intricate sound engineering.
- Improved separation of instruments and voices: Experience incredible clarity with precision audio separation.
- Extended, high-frequency response: Experience every note with full-bodied clarity, from the subterranean bass to the loftiest treble.
- Unprecedented openness and music envelopment: The unique feature set of the Signature Preamplifier ushers you into a previously unexplored realm of immersive audio.
- Enhanced accessibility: With comprehensive remote control options and user-friendly switch functionality, you’re in complete control of your audio experience.
- Healthier power consumption: Benefit from a preamplifier that takes better care of your power requirements, thanks to the Signature Preamplifier’s fully regulated power supplies.
- Unassuming integration: With its extensive range of connection possibilities, the Signature Preamplifier easily blends in with any high-end music system.
- Ultimate customization: Users can modify tubes to suit their preferred sound characteristics, providing a personalized audio experience.
- Built-in headphone amplifier: Experience unrestrained sonic quality from your headphones, with the Signature Preamplifier’s zero feedback, transformer coupled, MOSFET and discrete in-built amplifier.
- Superior sound quality and control: With high-quality construction and innovative volume control, you can trust the BHK Signature Preamplifier to deliver pristine sound without compromise.
- Home theatre system compatibility: Each input can be assigned as a home theatre bypass, making the preamplifier a versatile addition to any audio setup.
Specifications:
Specification | Details |
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Product Type | Preamplifier |
Brand | PS Audio |
Model | BHK Signature Preamplifier |
Key Features | Zero-loss vacuum tube input stage, Differentially coupled balanced MOSFET output stage, 5 RCA Single ended inputs, 5 XLR balanced inputs, Fully balanced input to output, High current oversized power transformer, Full BHK designed zero feedback, discrete MOSFET headphone stage, Remote control |
Physical Unit Weight | 22 lbs (13.5 kg) |
Physical Unit Dimensions | 14” x 17” x 4” (36cm x 43cm x 10cm) |
Power Requirements | Input Power – Model specific 100VAC, 120VAC, or 230VAC 50 or 60Hz |
Power Consumption | 60W |
Audio Inputs | Coaxial RCA single ended (5), XLR Balanced (5) |
Audio Outputs | Coaxial RCA single ended (2), XLR Balanced (2) |
Analog Audio Output Connector | RCA/XLR Unbalanced /Balanced (X2) |
Output level | 4.0 Vrms |
Output Impedance | <100Ω |
Frequency Response | 20-20KHz +/- 0.1dB |
THD+N @ 1KHz (full scale) | <0.03% |
Bandwidth | -3dB 0.1Hz – 200kHz |
DC Triggers +12V | 2 |
Special Functions | Two output DC control triggers, Easy access to tubes, user-configurable HT bypass |
Headphone Amplifier | Built-in MOSFET and discrete headphone amplifier |
Tube Type | Compatible with any acceptable 6, 7 or 12 series vacuum tubes, ships with two 12AU7 dual triode vacuum tubes |
Construction | All through-hole construction, no surface mount parts |
Extras | Front panel standby button for vacuum tube stage, Each input can be configured as a HT bypass |
So, why settle for less when you can experience top-tier elegance and sophistication with the BHK Signature Preamplifier from PS Audio? It is your passe-partout to a captivating world of audio proficiency. Whether you are a seasoned audiophile or an ardent music lover craving to elevate your listening experience, the BHK Signature Preamplifier will drastically transmute your auditory perception and help garner the full potential of your sound system. To know more about this must-have product, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team at The Audio Tailor, Australia’s #1 Hi-Fi Store. Reach us via phone: 1300 308 711, email: [email protected] or physically at Unit 9/20 Rivergate Place, Murarrie QLD 4172. Alternatively, you can also visit us at https://.au/pages/contact. Make the leap today and live your music with unrivaled clarity, detail, and dynamic range that the BHK Signature Preamplifier promises.