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MANUAL
| AU PRE TRIODE LAB
CANADA
http://www.triodelab.com
The same care in planning has gone into the phono stage. We have chosen to go with
a non-tube phono stage for thispre- amplifier. Although it is not a tube-based
component and looks simple, we have listened to a lot of options, and are convinced
that we are using simply the best policy – aka quiet and good gain. We take our phono
stage very seriously. Like most audiophiles, we are obsessed to what we like. Imagine
back then we were crazy enough to fly over to Japan to ask old Mr. K san for a cart for
matching!
Although we like a simple approach, there are of course minimal safety, other
specifications, and sonic goals to meet – with a simple design, there is not a lot of room
for error. Thus, it is safe to say that a product of “simple-best” is harder to design and
engineer than an all-out “serious” design. With our Au Pre, we have had thirty years to
simplify, streamline and optimize the design of our preamp with phono stage. We think
we’ve landed on a pretty good version of “simple-best.” Its clarity and precision will
bring the best sound out of your other components. Now all you have to do is start
pulling out your old records and rediscovering your system’s true ability!
