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The M8s pre-amplifier offers unparalleled performance and connectivity, making it an exceptional centerpiece for almost any audio system. From its superior fit and finish to its comprehensive range of inputs, the M8s sets a high standard.

Connectivity and Inputs

The M8s boasts a wide variety of inputs, including a low-noise MM/MC phono stage, two balanced inputs (one with a home theatre bypass option), three line inputs (one with a home theatre bypass option), and a fully configured tape in/out loop. This array of inputs ensures compatibility with numerous audio sources.

High Input Overload Margins

With very high input overload margins, the M8s delivers a stress-free sound experience. Its outputs feature very low impedance and high current, allowing it to drive virtually any power amplifier over any length of cable, whether balanced or single-ended.

Technical Excellence

The M8s pre-amplifier showcases exceptional engineering, evidenced by its ultra-low distortion, virtually perfect frequency response, and extremely low noise levels. These technical achievements ensure that the M8s can drive any power amplifier with ease. Ideally, it pairs perfectly with the M8s-700m monobloc amplifiers.

Listening Experience

Listening to the M8s pre-amplifier with the M8s-700m monobloc amplifiers is a remarkable experience. The music is reproduced without stress or coloration, offering a sense of relaxation and transparency that is both soothing and exhilarating.

Design and Build Quality

The M8s pre-amplifier stands out with its genuinely fully balanced design, unlike many rivals that only offer balanced inputs and outputs. It features pure Class A circuitry, implemented in subtle and refined configurations. High input overload margins, high input impedance, and low output impedance make the M8s easy to drive and capable of driving any power amplifier.

Detailed Input Options

The phono stage is a low-noise MM/MC design with very accurate RIAA, low distortion, and wide overload margin, making it an excellent partner for turntables. The M8s also includes two fully balanced inputs, three line-level inputs, and a fully configured tape loop, providing ample flexibility for both traditional and modern sources. Home theatre bypass options on both balanced and line-level inputs allow easy integration into a combined music and movie system.

Technical Performance

The M8s pre-amplifier's advanced design translates into exceptional performance, confirmed by technical analysis. It features minuscule distortion levels (less than 0.003%), extremely low noise (-117dB A-weighted), wide bandwidth (-3dB at 75kHz), and an impressive frequency response that is ruler-flat within the audio band. Stereo separation is 96dB at 1kHz.

Power Supply

The M8s pre-amplifier includes an outstanding power supply, with each channel featuring a 350VA, silent-drive mains transformer. Each stage of each channel has its own regulation circuitry, optimizing performance and isolation. The power supply's ultra-low impedance design maximizes current delivery, ensuring exceptional performance.

Features

• Fully balanced preamp design
• Eight versatile inputs: 1 XLR Balanced, switchable MM/MC Phono, CD, Tuner, Aux 1, Aux 2, Tape
• Single-ended and balanced outputs, plus a fixed output for tape recording
• Home theatre bypass available for both single-ended and balanced inputs
• Outstanding performance with amazing load driving ability
• Superior build quality and design

Technical information

Pre-Amplifier

• THD(+ noise) - single ended: <0.005%
• THD(+ noise) - XLR Balanced: <0.004%
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >118dB ‘A’-weighted
• Frequency Response: +0, –1dB, 5Hz to 100 kHz

Inputs

• Inputs 2 x XLR balanced line level (1 with home theatre bypass)
• 5 x RCA / phono line level (1 with home theatre bypass)
• Trigger in

Outputs

• 1 x RCA pre out
• 1 x XLR balanced pre out
• 1 x RCA fixed out
• Trigger out

General

• Dimensions - WxHxD (mm): 440 x 162 x 400
• Weight (unpacked / packed): 17 kg / 23 kg