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Preamplifiers — YBA PASSION PRE550A

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YBA PASSION PRE550A
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The PASSION PRE550A is a preamplifier from YBA, part of the Passion lineage, built with comprehensive balanced-and-single-ended connectivity. The PASSION PRE550A brings YBA's more accomplished current engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and two single-ended outputs. Gain is 6dBu, matching the GENESIS PRE5A. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds a strong 105dB unweighted, also matching, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.003%, also matching. At 430 x 412 x 118mm and 12.5kg, the PASSION PRE550A represents a more substantial commitment than the GENESIS PRE5A, reflecting YBA's more accomplished current Passion-lineage engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the strong over-105dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.003% distortion figure, with the comprehensive dual-balanced-input connectivity accommodating a source-rich system.

Pairing

YBA's own power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings for a coherently voiced, entirely YBA-based system.

Alternatives

YBA's own Passion PRE550 MKII offers an updated version with improved specifications within the same broader catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    PASSION PRE550A

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    2

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    2

  • Gain (dBu)

    6

  • 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)

    20

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

    20 000

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

    >105

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

    <0.003

  • Dimensions (mm)

    430 x 412 x 118

  • Weight (kg)

    12.5

  • Official link

    https://www.ybahifi.com/product/passion-pre550a-preamplifierdac/

YBA Passion PRE550 MKII

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