Key Features
- Built-in BT receiver & headphone amp
- Optimised circuit layout for low distortion and wide bandwidth
- Digital inputs supporting sample rates and bit depths up to 24-bit/192kHz
- FM tuner with 15 station presets and Mono mode
- 12dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley high-pass and low-pass filters
Emotiva BasX PT2 Stereo Preamp with DAC & Tuner Overview
The Emotiva BasX PT2 Stereo Preamp w/ DAC & Tuner is a high-performance stereo preamplifier, at an unexpectedly good price. The BasX PT2 boasts a multitude of features including a high-performance stereo FM tuner, ample inputs for line-level analogue sources, a built-in DAC with numerous digital inputs catering to all digital audio sources, and a phono preamp supporting both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
BasX PT2 has a high-resolution asynchronous USB input and an aptX HD-capable Bluetooth receiver. You can control this preamp via the straightforward front panel or an included infrared remote control. Configuration and operation are simple thanks to an intuitive menu system and a large bright blue VFD front panel display.
Paired with a power amplifier and speakers, the PT2 creates an excellent stereo system. Alternatively, with the addition of a powered subwoofer through the comprehensive active Bass Management system, a complete audiophile-quality 2.1 channel system can be established. Building on the legacy of its predecessors, the PT-100 and PT1, the new BasX PT2 brings important additions such as more inputs, an active analogue Bass Management system, a remote-controllable FM tuner, Home Theatre Bypass inputs, and a sleek modern design aesthetic.
Product Ref: 281799
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What’s in the Box
- Emotiva BasX PT2 Stereo Preamp w/ DAC & tuner
- Power cable
- FM antenna
- Remote control (also compatible with the BasX TA2)
Specifications
Inputs/Outputs
| Analogue inputs | 4 pairs stereo analogue line level inputs (Analogue 1 thru Analogue 4)1 pair stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil)1 set Home Theatre Bypass inputs (front main channels plus subwoofer)Tuner FM (with external antenna input; 15 station presets) |
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| Digital Inputs | 1 digital coax (S/PDIF); 24/192k2 digital optical (Toslink); 24/192k1 digital USB (DAC input); 24/192k1 Bluetooth receiver up to 96k (Bluetooth 5, with AptX, AptX HD, and AAC support, antenna included) |
| Preamp Outputs | 1 pair line level main outputs (can be configured to be either Full Range or Bass Managed; Bass Managed has 12 dB/octave active analogue high-pass filter with cutoff configurable between 40 Hz and 200 Hz.)1 summed subwoofer output (can be configured to be either Full Range or Bass Managed; Bass Managed has 12 dB/octave active analogue low-pass filter with cutoff configurable between 40 Hz and 200 Hz.)1 high-performance stereo headphone output |
Analogue Performance (line level)
| Maximum output level | 4 VRMS |
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| Frequency response | 5 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.04 dB |
| THD+noise | < 0.001 (A-weighted) |
| IMD | 120 dB |
| Crosstalk | < 90 dB |
Analogue Performance (phono)
| Frequency response (MM and MC) | 20 Hz to 20 kHz; ref standard RIAA curve |
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| THD+noise | 58 dB (ref 0.5 mV; MC) |
| Gain (ref unity gain on main outputs at 1 kHz) | 44 dB (MM); 55 dB (MC) |
| Load impedance | 47 kOhms (moving magnet); 47 Ohms or 100 Ohms (moving coil) |
Analogue Performance (headphone)
| Power Output | 8 Ohms: 23 mW / channel33 Ohms: 90 mW / channel47 Ohms: 127 mW / channel150 Ohms: 145 mW / channel300 Ohms: 114 mW / channel600 Ohms: 75 mW / channel |
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Digital Performance
| Frequency response | 5 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.15 dB (44k sample rate). 5 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.25 dB (192k sample rate) |
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| THD+noise | < 0.003 (A-weighted; all sample rates) |
| IMD | 110 dB ref rated output |
Trigger
| Trigger input | accepts inputs between 5V and 12V AC or DC |
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| Trigger output | 12 VDC trigger output |
Controls and Indicators
| Power | rocker switch; rear panel. |
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| Standby | one front panel pushbutton. |
| 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 (AAA batteries required). |
| LEDs | amber Standby LED; blue illuminated legends for Input buttons and Headphone output. |
General
| Power Requirements | Universal SMPS which accepts anywhere between 100 VAC and 240 VAC |
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| Product Dimensions (W x H x D) | Without feet; without connectors 17 x 3-3/8 x 13-1/2 inches (approx. 432 x 85.75 x 343 mm)With feet; without connectors 17 x 4 x 13-1/2 (approx. 432 x 102 x 343 mm) |
| Weight | Unboxed 12 lbs (approx. 5.45kg)Boxed 18 lbs (approx. 8.17kg) |
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