Emotiva PT-100 - Stereo Pre-Amplifier/DAC/Tuner
*Pre-owned
The BasX PT-100 is a high-performance stereo preamplifier that includes a high-performance FM tuner, line level analog inputs for a CD player or line-level source, a built-in USB DAC with plenty of digital inputs for your computer and other digital stereo sources, a high-quality phono preamp that supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, and provisions for an optional high-quality AptX Bluetooth input module. The tuner offers full digital control, and 50 station presets. The PT-100 can be operated via the simple front panel controls, or by the included infrared remote control. The intuitive menu system makes the PT-100 simple to configure and operate, and the big, easy to read, VFD display on the PT-100’s front panel shows you exactly what’s going on at all times.
Sound Quality First
- Highly optimized circuit layout ensures the best possible sound quality, with low distortion, wide bandwidth, and a virtually silent noise floor.
- Precision digital conversion on all digital inputs is provided by the legendary Analog Devices AD1955 24/192 DAC.
- Sensitive FM tuner, which features 50 station presets and a Mono mode to help make even weak stations listenable.
Flexible Input And Output Options
- A full complement of analog inputs, including two line level inputs, and a high quality phono input that supports both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges.
- A full complement of digital inputs, including one 24/96k USB input, 24/192 coax and optical S/PDIF inputs, and an optional Bluetooth receiver.
- An independent, high current, direct coupled headphone amplifier provides a high quality signal to drive your favourite headphones for personal listening.
- Line level main stereo outputs allow you use the PT-100 as a tuner/preamp with a separate stereo power amp.
- In addition to the main stereo outputs, a separate pair of summed outputs are provided for connecting your favourite subwoofer.
Intelligent Display And Control Options
- Bass and Treble controls provide a familiar way to adjust your system to sound just the way you like it.
- VFD display provides a simple and easy to read display with 3 dimmable levels.
- Our unique balance control simultaneously adjusts the levels of both channels so the overall sound level in your room remains constant.
- The intelligent Mute control allows you to mute the audio output on your system, and then return precisely to your previous listening level.
- Our intelligent headphone level control independently remembers the level you set for your headphones and your main outputs.
- The included full function remote control lets you operate all the controls on the PT-100 without getting out of your favourite listening seat.
- A flexible menu system makes the BasX PT-100 easy to configure and simple to operate.
Dimensions:
17” wide x 2 5/8” high x 12.5” deep (without connectors)
21” long x 7” high x 17-1/2” deep (boxed)
Weight:
9lbs (net)
13.5lbs (boxed)
Analog Inputs:
2 pairs – stereo analog line level inputs (CD, Aux)
1 pair – stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil)
1 tuner – FM (with external antenna input; 50 station presets)
Digital Inputs:
1 – digital coax (S/PDIF); 24/192k
1 – digital optical (Toslink); 24/192k
1 – digital USB (DAC input); 24/96k; no drivers required
1 – Bluetooth receiver (requires optional AptX Bluetooth dongle)
Outputs:
1 pair – stereo main output; stereo, unbalanced
2 – summed full range outputs (for connecting one or two subwoofers)
1 – stereo headphone output (front panel)
Analog Performance (line level):
Maximum output level: 4 VRMS
Frequency response: 5Hz to 50kHz +/- 0.04dB
THD+noise: < 0.0015% (A-weighted)
IMD: < 0.004% (SMPTE)
S/N ratio: > 115dB
Crosstalk: < 90dB
Analog Performance (phono):
Frequency response (MM and MC): 20Hz to 20kHz; ref standard RIAA curve
THD+noise: < 0.015% (MM; A-weighted); < 0.06% (MC; A-weighted)
S/N ratio: > 90dB (MM); > 68dB (MC)
Digital Performance:
Frequency response: 5Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.15dB (44k sample rate)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 80kHz +/- 0.25dB (192k sample rate)
THD+noise: < 0.003% (A-weighted; all sample rates)
IMD: < 0.007% (SMPTE)
S/N ratio: > 110dB
Trigger:
12 VDC trigger output
Power Requirements:
115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 or 60Hz (automatically detected)
Controls and Indicators:
Power: rocker switch; rear panel
Standby: one front panel push button; halo ring changes color to indicate status
Two front panel pushbuttons: Input Select; menu operation
One front panel knob: Volume; Tuning; menu operation
Display: high visibility blue alphanumeric VFD display (dimmable)
Remote Control:
Compact full-function infrared remote control