Placement and Initial Setup

Because the PRe3 runs cool it can be placed in many system locations without compromise. We do not recommend placing weights or other objects directly on the PRe3. This may mar or scratch the chassis finish. Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning the outside of your PRe3.

Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR connectors are available. XLR jacks allow balanced hookup using the stan- dard North American pin configuration:

Pin 1 Ground

Pin 2 Input +

Pin 3 Input -

IMPORTANT: Make all connections before powering your unit.

Design Features

The Bel Canto PRe3 represents a power- ful statement in high performance audio control preamplifiers. Its superb audio performance and transparency renders it a modern standard in control preamplifi- er design:

•All analog, low noise, low distortion architecture for controlling up to six (6) 2-channel inputs including 1 balanced input

•Fully balanced XLR outputs for optimum interface to the power amplifier

•4-layer PC board design for superior signal routing, grounding and power supply routing

•Latest generation of low-noise, low-dis- tortion high speed audio buffers, level controls and output drivers provide superb measured and subjective audio quality

•Independent digital and analog trans- formers and multi-stage power supplies for precise power to the sensitive analog circuitry

•Precision audio grade resistors and no capacitors in the audio signal path

•Ultra low noise second stage regulation for the analog amplifier sections

•Home Theater Bypass mode on Input 5

•Digitally controlled analog

volume control for optimum signal archi- tecture and no-compromise gain and balance control

•New Single-Knob user interface pro- vides simple, intuitive control function

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