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When the musical vibrancy and sparkling audio energy are properly in harmony, only then can a pure Class A tube preamplifier deliver unsurpassed sonic performance.There is no doubt that the preamplifier is the heart of any high-end audio system and Lab12 Pre1 was designed from ground up as a high-performance preamplifier that can easily serve both solid state and tube power amplifiers.We didn’t cut corners at any step of the design and despite Pre1’s affordable price, it can undeniably infuse a purity of music energy into any power amplifier whilst conveying an organic, transparent and highly involving sound performance.Pre1 operates with a pure tube heart. A pair of matched 6922 tubes and a special gain circuit allow you to rediscover your music. Lab12’s unique four stage regulated solid state power supply offers state of the art filtering with tremendous power reserve, ready to serve most demanding dynamic shifts in the music, ensuring you feel and connect with the entire performance.Pre1 was designed as true dual-mono preamplifier with our propriety Fine Symmetry® and SRSG® topology implemented at every stage. Countless hours of listening and careful selection of high-quality audiophile electronic components reveal the Pre1’s rich, dynamic, transparent and high-definition sound that exceeds what even we thought possible at this price.Pre1 embraces our love and respect for music in the best possible way by preserving the music’s purity and adding as little of its own character as possible. This is the preamplifier that will capture the minds and hearts of even the most discerning audiophiles.As all Lab12 products, Pre1 also comes with two color choices of glass blasting anodizing finish.• Remote control• Toroidal power transformer• Blue Velvet ALPS potentiometer• No feedback design• SRSG® implementation• Fine symmetry® implementation• 1-minute warm up time• 5mm Aluminum face panel• Five Years Guarantee

Despite all the 21st century’s technological breakthroughs, there is still something very special, different and endearing about tube amplifiers.Our “secret diamond”, the most lovable amplifier, became better after a deep upgrade.A powerful low-noise toroidal transformer adequately provides all the necessary power for this magically musical amplifier. Bias adjustment is also upgraded and is directly accessible on top cover of Suono and there is no need to unscrew any part to check the anode current of two power tubes.When properly designed, a pure tube Class A single-ended power amplifier like Suono can bring immense pleasure along with the highest emotional involvement factor and the most intimate music listening experience.Many are baffled with the sheer perceived power of apparently low-powered tube amplifiers, but with the right design choices there is no doubt that this is possible and Suono proves this to be truth. Suono’s 25W per channel deliver the most intriguing and involving sound performance that will engage the listener for hours without any listening fatigue.Perfect selection of audiophile parts, refined voicing tests and numerous hours of actual listening have allowed us to create the finest octal tube-based amplifier which offers both Triode and Ultra Linear mode at the tip of the switch.As with all Lab12 products, Suono comes with a glass blasting anodizing finish.An optional tube cage for increased safety and different aesthetic approach of your amplifier is available to obtain.• 6550, KT88, KT120, KT150 compatible (KT150 from factory)• Low noise toroidal power transformer• Easy Manual Bias Adjustment on the top of the housing• Triode / Ultra Linear selector switch• No feedback design• SRSG® implementation• Fine symmetry® implementation• Analog retro Nissei VU meters• 5mm Aluminum face panel• Five Years Guarantee