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Preamplifiers — YBA Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII

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YBA Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII
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The Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII is a preamplifier from YBA, an updated version of the SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER with a wider bandwidth and near-immeasurable distortion. The Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII represents YBA's most accomplished current statement in preamplifier engineering.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and six single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Gain is 6dBu, matching the original. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 20Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB - wider than the original's 20kHz limit. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is a near-immeasurable 0.0009%. At 430 x 388 x 151mm and a staggering 27.5kg, the Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII shares the original's chassis dimensions and mass exactly.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.0009% distortion figure combined with the exceptionally wide 20Hz-40kHz bandwidth, representing YBA's absolute current flagship preamplifier engineering ambition.

Pairing

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

Alternatives

YBA's own original SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER offers a phono-equipped alternative within the same broader flagship catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    6

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    1

  • 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)

    40000

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

    N/A

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

    0.0009

  • Dimensions (mm)

    430 x 388 x 151

  • Weight (kg)

    27.5

  • Official link

    https://www.ybahifi.com/product/signature-pre-amplifier-mkii/

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