Description
NuPrime AMG PRA : Preamplifier
The AMG PRA went beyond being a transparent preamp with 1M Ohm input impedance and the best analog source inputs. A user-selectable 4 stage “Active Low Frequency and Harmonic Gain” control gave it distinctive characteristics to enhance the speaker performance, a world-first in preamp design
The AMG series front panel embodies its spirit. It is milled from a 15mm harden aerospace aluminum alloy using a four-axis CNC machine with a diamond cutter through a 48 steps process. Design elements such as the 3D “floating” logo, the curved surface around the front panel switch, and diamond-cut edge bring the quality of ultra-high-end audio products to the affordable range of the AMG series.
The design goal for AMG PRA was to deliver a transparent sounding analog preamp with its distinctive characteristics. Several new design concepts were developed and used in the AMG-PRE besides 1MΩ input impedance to achieve the best analog inputs.
Users of smallish speakers would often detect a distinct drop in bass response with some audio tracks. Instead of a simple “Bass Boost” function that lifts a targeted low-frequency band, a user-selectable 4 stage “Active Low Frequency and Harmonic Gain” control compensates for the lack of bass presence. It achieves some bass extension and a more natural roll-off.
Additional features such as the 2 stage gain control and invertible phase control increase the compatibility of the AMG-PRA with other power amplifiers.
Technical Details
The layout of the AMG-PRA takes excellent care in isolating the sensitive audio signals from the power circuitry. The power circuitry comprising of a star topology power and ground layers is built on one board while a separate board houses the pre-amplification circuit. An isolation layer separates these two boards, which further minimizes interference. The effect is a highly transparent sound that is natural and not over etched.
MUSES72320 Digital Volume Control
ONE MEGA ultra-wide bandwidth low noise JFET, single-ended Class A input design and MUSES8920 Op-amp produce harmonics similar to vacuum tube amps, which has a “warm, airy and velvety” sound characteristic.
Non-feedback low-frequency domain Frequency Harmonic Modulation circuit provides minimum phase distortion and tone error.
Inputs and outputs are fully balanced design.
Front Panel Settings
Left Toggle Switch: Output Gain
- Upwards : High Gain
- Downwards : Low Gain
Right Toggle Switch: Output Phase
- Upwards : Phase Invert
- Downwards : Phase Normal
Left knob: Loudness Compensation
- Turn the knob to switch between Loudness Compensation
Right Knob: Power and Input Selector and Volumes
- Briefly press for 3 sec to On/Off standby mode
- Brief press to Input Selector
- Turn the knob to adjust volume
Specifications : NuPrime AMG PRA
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 200kHz; +-0 to -0.1dB
- THD: 0.008 %
- Input Impedance:
- Balanced IN: 1M Ohm @ 10 Hz ~ 200 kHz
- Line IN: 1M Ohm @ 10 Hz ~ 200K Hz
- Rated Output Voltage: 2 V (LINE) / 4V (BAL) @ 100 Ohm
- Volume level 92 is 0dB input = output
- S/N: 95 dB
- Loudness Compensation:
- 2.2 dB (125 Hz)
- 4.5 dB (100 Hz)
- 5.3 dB (75 Hz)
- Gain : 3.2 (High) / 2.1 (Low)
Remote Control Code
CUSTOM CODE 0X06
— KEY CODE—
POWER ON / OFF 0X04
MUTE 0X05
VOLUME DOWN 0X06
VOLUME UP 0X02
CH 1 0X07
CH 2 0X03
CH 3 0X09
CH 4 0X08
