TONEWINNER AD-1PRE+ / HiFi stereo preamplifier - HIGH END

Tonewinner AD-1PRE+ is a preamp with DAC ES9038 and digital chip AK4118. Forms a decisively twisted pair with the Tonewinner AD-1PA+ power amplifier, for a complete audio configuration.

Numerous are the connections available. Four are analog channels, three unbalanced (for CD, AUX and DVD) and one balanced. Five digital inputs, with two optical sockets, two coaxials and a USB port. The outputs foresee two pairs of unbalanced output and one balanced. The most interesting technical data include the frequency response, ranging from 20 Hz to 150 kHz, plus a signal/noise ratio greater than 108 dB. It goes without saying that such a device can handle several audio formats. CDs to HDCDs, not to mention SACD, MP3 and WMA.


Interesting the choices made on the design front. The exterior structure in aluminum alloy recalls the typical colours of the brand, black and white. The central display, on the other hand, helps to understand which source is in use, while the volume handle is made of polished aluminum alloy. A remote control, also made of aluminum, completes the configuration.

Finally the dimensions, equal to 444 mm in width, 108 mm in height and 420 mm in depth, for an apparatus weighing 10.2 kg.