Preamplifiers — Kondo Audio Note Japan G-70i

The G-70i is a preamplifier from Kondo Audio Note Japan, sharing chassis width and height with the brand's GE-1 phono stage, built with an extraordinarily wide bandwidth. The G-70i brings Kondo's meticulous artisanal engineering to line-stage preamplification.

Key specs that matter

Four single-ended inputs and two single-ended outputs are provided. Gain is 25dBu. Input impedance is 50k ohms, with output impedance at 20k ohms. Frequency response spans an extraordinary 10Hz to 240,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB - a remarkable bandwidth extending far beyond conventional audible range. At 303 x 160 x 408mm and 17.5kg, the G-70i maintains a substantial preamplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect clean signal handling reflecting the extraordinarily wide 10Hz-240kHz bandwidth, combined with Kondo's characteristic meticulous artisanal engineering approach evident throughout its electronics catalogue.

Pairing

Kondo's own broader electronics catalogue, including the G-10i and GE-1 phono stages, offers natural companion components for a fully Kondo-voiced system.

Alternatives

Kondo Audio Note Japan's own M7 Heritage preamplifier offers an alternative within the same broader catalogue with a different connectivity configuration.