From the house of Ooberpad arrives the Classe Delta PRE Preamplifier. The Delta PRE is the foundation of your perfect system. Meticulously designed to connect to a comprehensive line-up of sources, the PRE will exact the best-in-class performance from every recording, whether analog or digital. Delta PRE will render the most well-aligned audio to downstream Delta components.

Warranty 

1-year manufacturer’s warranty

Key Features: 

  • Harmony between minimal design and unrivalled performance
  • Network, USB, AES/EBU, coax and optical inputs with optional HDMI
  • XLR and RCA inputs
  • Short signal paths to minimize signal interference
  • Custom-made Navcom® feet absorb and reduce vibrations
  • High-performance onboard MC/MM Phono stage supports up to two phono inputs
  • 0.25dB volume step precision to find your perfect sound level
  • Digital domain tone control with Delta PRE Tilt control
  • Support for mono or stereo subwoofers for better control of bass
  • Selectable frequency and slope control
  • Advanced five-band digital domain parametric equalization
  • Digital bypass mode available to all analog sources
  • Pass-through mode
  • Rhodium-plated connectors for excellent and secure contacts
  • Luxurious anodized aluminum body
  • Adjustable brightness, responsive touchscreen display
  • Perfectly complements other components in the Delta family

Benefits of Classe Delta PRE Preamplifier:

Perfect Synergy of Precision and Performance

Delta PRE is the foundation of your perfect system. Precision-engineered to connect to a range of sources, Delta PRE will extract the best-in-class performance from every recording, whether analog or digital. Pre-amplifiers pack a punch with clean and controlled signals to the power stage. Both precision and perfection are key requirements and are delivered by Delta PRE.

Enjoy a Distortion-Free Audio Experience

Audiophiles, recording professionals and equipment reviewers trust Classé amplifiers as a source of sonic truth. Delta Series presents the opportunity to the listeners to experience that truth in the comfort of their homes. Every nuance of the Delta Series is judiciously built by hand in Classe Audio’s unique production facility in Japan to pack a punch with powerful, natural, expansive sound with minimal noise or distortion.

The Synergy of Unrivalled Design and Acoustic Performance

As the component you’re most likely to touch, the design of Delta PRE matches its stellar acoustic performance. Any interaction with Delta PRE is an absolute delight, from the remarkably cool-to-the-touch materials to the precise tactile feedback of the volume control. Touchscreen control reflects Delta PRE’s outstanding capability: pure analog clarity, advanced digital precision, confident, dynamic power and expressive sound.

Where to buy?
Buy Classe Delta PRE Preamplifier online at the best price in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and all across India. Enjoy expert, prompt and courteous customer service from the Ooberpad.com team. We will help you choose better and will give you all the support you need to make the right buying decision in India.

Technical Specifications of Classe Delta PRE Preamplifier:

Brand & Model
Classe Delta PRE Preamplifier
GENERAL
  • Gain Range: -93dB to +14dB
  • Channel Matching: 0.05dB
  • Input Impedance (at 1kHz, BAL / SE): 50kΩ
  • Output Impedance BAL / SE: 200Ω / 50Ω
  • Maximum Output Level BAL / SE: 18Vrms / 9Vrms
BYPASS MODE (ANALOG INPUTS, TONE / EQ / SUBWOOFERS DISABLED)
  • Frequency Response (-3dB, 50Ω source impedance): 1Hz – 2MHz
  • Harmonic Distortion (measurement bandwidth: 90kHz):
    <0.0004% at 1kHz
    <0.0005% at 10kHz
    <0.0006% at 20kHz
  • Intermodulation Distortion (measurement bandwidth: 90kHz): <0.001%
  • Maximum Input Level BAL / SE (at 0dB gain): 9Vrms (+21.3dBu) / 4.5Vrms (+15.3dBu)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A wtd) (22kHz BW, ref 9Vrms): 130dB (133dBA)
  • Crosstalk (one channel undriven) (BAL / SE): -143dB (100Hz), -140dB (1kHz), -124dB (10kHz)
PHONO SECTION
(0DB GAIN, BYPASS MODE, XLR2 IN, MAIN XLR OUT)
  • RIAA Deviation (20Hz-20kHz): < 0.2dB
  • Selectable Load for MM Type (47k II): 50pF, 100pF, 150pF, 200pF, 250pF, 300pF, 350pF, 400pF, 450pF
  • Selectable Load for MC – Low Output: 7.5Ω, 10Ω, 33Ω, 50Ω, 82Ω, 100Ω, 330Ω, 1kΩ
  • Load for MC – High Output: 47kΩ
MM, MC – HIGH OUTPUT
  • Gain (1kHz, 20Ω source impedance): 41.5dB
  • SNR (22kHz BW, ref 5mVrms in): 86dB (93dB A-wtd)
  • Max Input Level (overload ref 5mVrms): 11dB (20Hz), 23dB (1kHz), 34dB (10kHz)
MC – LOW OUTPUT
  • Gain (1kHz, 20Ω source impedance, 1kΩ load): 60dB
  • SNR (20Hz-20kHz): 68dB (74dB A-wtd)
  • Max Input Level (overload ref 0.5mVrms, 1kΩ load): 12dB (20Hz), 31dB (1kHz), 52dB (10kHz)
  • Power (nominal input, 0dB gain, 32Ω load): 540mW
  • Output Impedance: 6.8Ω
FILE FORMATS AND SAMPLE RATES SUPPORTED
  • USB-F: 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k (iOS specific)
  • USB-B: 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 176.4k, 192k, 352.8k, 384k
  • DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 (native – requires Thesycon/Classe driver for Windows) DSD64, (DoP)
  • Ethernet: WAV, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, WMA, AAC, MP3, OGG_VORBIS (max 192k/24b) DSD64, (DoP)
  • SPDIF (opt, coax, AES / EBU): PCM 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 176.4k, 192k / DSD64
INPUT / OUTPUT COMPLEMENT
ANALOG IN
  • BAL / XLR: 2 pairs (XLR2 can be assigned as BAL phono in)
  • SE / RCA: 2 pairs
  • Phono RCA: 1 pair
DIGITAL IN
  • HDMI *(optional): 4* (HDMI 2.0b w/HDCP 2.2)
  • USB-F: 1
  • USB-B: 1
  • SPDIF Coaxial: 3
  • SPDIF Optical: 3
  • SPDIF AES / EBU: 1
  • Ethernet: 1
OUTPUTS
  • HDMI *(optional): 1* (HDMI 2.0b w/HDCP 2.2)
  • BAL / XLR: 5 (configurable: 2pairs+1sub, 1pair+1sub pair,…)
  • SE / RCA: 5 (configurable: 2pairs+1sub, 1pair+1sub pair,…)
AUTOMATION
  • DC Triggers In / Out: 2 sets
  • CAN Bus: 1 set in / out
  • RS-232 over RJ-45: 1
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)
  • Width: 17.50 in (444 mm)
  • Depth (including connectors): 17.68 in (449 mm)
  • Height (including feet): 4.78 in (121 mm)
Weight