Your new Stereo Preamplifier Tuner is a versatile audio control center. The Preamplifier Tuner is designed to
sound sensational and be an attractive, easy-to-use addition to your audio system. The Reference 5 S2
makes an excellent addition to any home or office. B&K products are designed and hand assembled at the
facilities in Buffalo New York, USA.
Remote Control Operation - Easy control of your B&K Preamplifier Tuner.
CK1.2 Keypad Interface - One 5-pin phoenix plug allows a CK1.2 Keypad to control the Reference 5 S2.
Headphone Jack - 1/4” (6.3mm) headphone jack available for private listening time.
Front Panel Operation - Most functions can be controlled from the Preamplifier Tuner front panel.
Analog (RCA) Inputs/Outputs - Six audio source inputs. One full range output. One high pass output. One
low pass output (subwoofer). One summed left and right mono output. One tape loop output.
Balanced (XLR) Full range outputs - One pair of balanced outputs deliver the quietest and most accurate
signal path between the preamplifier and amplifier.
Gold Plated Connectors - Better sound quality with minimumized signal loss and degradation.
Presets - 40 user presets allow instant recall of any user setting including AM, FM or source input.
Loudness - May be used to add clarity to the audio signal for low to moderate listening levels.
Bass - May be adjusted for better room acoustics.
Treble - May be adjusted for better room acoustics.
Customized Input and Present Names - Assign names to presents, inputs, or the turn on message.
Internally Digitally Synthesized AM/FM Stereo Tuner
IR Output - One IR output allows integrating the Preamplifier Tuner with an infrared emitter control system.
Control I/O - Asingle 5 pin plug-in Phoenix connector allows easy system access to the preamplifiers 12VDC
power source, one Infrared data input signal, one RS-232 transmit for keypad status and one 12 VDC pro-
grammable trigger for amplifiers.
BKcSuite Integration - B&K setup software allows the user to configure and save user preferences and pre-
sets using a PC. BKcSuite software is availible online at www.bkcomp.com.
RS-232 Controllable - RS-232 Two Way communication allows for enhanced system control, interface with
BKcSuite or an RS-232 controller.
Available Faceplates
17” Black (Standard)
17” Silver (Optional)
19” Black Rack Mount (Optional)
19” Silver Rack Mount (Optional)
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PREAMPLIFIER FEATURES