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Constellation Audio Performance 2 Preamplifier
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The Performance 2 Preamplifier is a preamplifier from Constellation Audio, built with comprehensive four-plus-four connectivity and an exceptional signal-to-noise figure. The Performance 2 Preamplifier brings Constellation's more accomplished current engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.

Key specs that matter

Four balanced XLR inputs and four single-ended inputs are provided, with two balanced and two single-ended outputs. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 0.5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 120dB unweighted, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.001%. At 432 x 133 x 432mm and 11.3kg, the Performance 2 Preamplifier maintains a manageable preamplifier chassis reflecting Constellation's more accomplished current engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the exceptional over-120dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.001% distortion figure, with the comprehensive eight-input connectivity accommodating a source-rich system.

Pairing

Constellation's own power amplifier catalogue, including the Performance 2 Monoblock and Statement Mono, offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    Performance 2 Preamplifier

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    4

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    4

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    0.5

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    100 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    >120

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    <0,001

  • Dimensions (mm)

    432 x 133 x 432

  • Weight (kg)

    11.3

  • Official link

    https://www.constellationaudio.com/performance-2-series/

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