Preamplifiers — Riviera Audio Labs APL01 Special Edition
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Riviera Audio Labs APL01 Special Edition
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Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and five single-ended inputs are provided, with two balanced and two single-ended outputs. Input impedance is 47,000 ohms on both connections. At 440 x 490 x 195mm and 27kg, the APL01 Special Edition represents a substantial preamplifier commitment reflecting Riviera's considered engineering standards.
Sound and use context
Given Riviera Audio Labs's broader reputation for considered preamplifier engineering, expect the APL01 Special Edition to deliver an accomplished signal-handling character with the comprehensive seven-input connectivity accommodating a source-rich system.
Pairing
Riviera's own power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
Other manufacturers' comparable preamplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.
Specifications
Model name
APL01 Special Edition
Analog inputs (balanced)
2
Analog inputs (single-ended)
5
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)
47 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
47 000
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)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
440 x 490 x 195
Weight (kg)
27
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