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YBA SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER
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The SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER is a flagship-tier preamplifier with a built-in phono input from YBA, sitting at the top of the brand's preamplifier catalogue, built with staggering mass. The SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER represents YBA's most ambitious current statement in preamplifier engineering.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and five single-ended inputs plus a dedicated phono input are provided, with one balanced and two single-ended outputs. Gain is 6dBu. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds a strong 105dB unweighted, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.003%. At 430 x 388 x 151mm and a staggering 27.5kg, the SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER represents YBA's absolute current flagship preamplifier engineering ambition.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, transparent signal handling reflecting the strong over-105dB signal-to-noise figure, with the built-in phono input covering vinyl directly, representing YBA's most accomplished current preamplifier engineering.

Pairing

The built-in phono input covers a turntable directly, and YBA's own power amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.

Alternatives

YBA's own Signature PRE-Amplifier MKII offers an updated version within the same broader flagship catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    SIGNATURE PREAMPLIFIER

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    1

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    5 + 1 (Phono)

  • 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 388 x 151

  • Weight (kg)

    27.5

  • Official link

    https://www.ybahifi.com/product/signature-preamplifier/

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