PRE-1 Preamp HiFi Pre-Amplifier Vacuum TubeAmplifier with Remote Control (Black Panel)

This is a great, clean sounding tube preamp that can sound a little tilted up in the highs but not fatiguing at all. Only thing I don't like is the tubes that are used, more common tube choice would of been better and easier to retube when it comes time to.

My remote does not work. I tried fresh battery. Can you please send a new one??You also will send replacement tubes as well?Frank

Awesome value at the price point! Only negative is the remote interference with my Apple TV.. I wish it wouldn’t activate anything else.

Tube based preamp, good match to run my class D amp into Kef LS50 speakersprosSolid BuildLow noise floorgood tactile response to the controlsRolled off trebleNeutral Midrangeadvantage of tube Harmonics when running into distortionGreat unit for the priceCaveatsRuns very hot, Tube based So class ANew Product so longevity unknownSupport based in china so not knownRemote is plastic and not very responsiveVU meter is too small to be legibleHave to open up unit in case a tube runs badNot sure of the capacitorsNo Balanced inputs or outputsWill update Review based on use.UpdateNoticed crackling sound if connected to 89 db sensitive speakers. Not as much noticeable on 85 db sensitivity. Unsure if this is due to the tubes or power. Updated review.

This unit sounds good if paired up with the right equipment. And it needs about 100hr+ of burn-in. Parts are all solid but this is my third unit and something small always seems to stop working(the remote,VU Meter and bad connections. If they took more care during assembly this could be a really good unit. Has that 60s & 70s tubby sound.(old tube amplifier). I am an audio dealer and this unit is a great buy for the $400. even with the issues. But consider i am in my 50s and love that tone.