Tangent Tangent PreAmp III Preamplifier
TANGENT PREAMP III PREAMPLIFIER
TANGENT PREAMP III PREAMPLIFIER
SKU : TANPREAMPIII
Compact stereo preamplifier in satin black with Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD, DAC, RIAA input, XLR/RCA outputs, subwoofer out and 12V trigger – perfect match for the Tangent PowerAmpster III.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Tangent
PRODUCT TYPE
Stereo Preamplifier
EAN
5703959232236
DIGITAL INPUTS
1 x Optical Toslink
FULL CONTROL. COMPACT DESIGN
With its built-in cs4344 24-bit / 192 khz dac, the preamp iii delivers precise and detailed sound reproduction, whether you’re streaming via bluetooth, connecting digital sources through the optical input, the integrated riaa phono stage.
With its built-in CS4344 24-bit / 192 kHz DAC, the PreAmp III delivers precise and detailed sound reproduction, whether you’re streaming via Bluetooth, connecting digital sources through the optical input, or playing vinyl through the integrated RIAA phono stage.
ANALOGUE INPUTS
RCA (Phono/Line, RIAA for MM) + AUX 3.5 mm stereo
BLUETOOTH
Version 5.1 aptX HD (with external antenna)
AUTO ON/OFF
Yes – all sources / after 15 min
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
RCA & Balanced XLR stereo
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
6.35 mm
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 20 kHz
NEW PACKAGING
The PreAmp III comes in Tangent’s new packaging where almost all plastic has been replaced with cardboard. This ensures a cleaner and more practical unboxing experience.
DAC
CS4344 24-bit / 192 kHz stereo DAC
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
> 92 dBA
12 V TRIGGER
Trigger Out
EQ ADJUSTMENT
–8 dB to +8 dB (2 dB steps @ 120 Hz)
DIMENSIONS 1 (WITHOUT FEET)
- Width : 200 mm
- Height : 65 mm
- Depth : 200 mm
PACKAGING DIMENSIONS 2
- Width : 315 mm
- Height : 290 mm
- Depth : 128 mm
WEIGHT (NET)
1.0 kg
WEIGHT (GROSS)
1.8 kg
SMART AND USER-FRIENDLY OPERATION
- The PreAmp III features an Auto On/Off function that automatically powers on when a signal is detected and turns off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
- A 12V Trigger Out allows it to control connected power amplifiers – such as the PowerAmpster III – so your system powers up and shuts down in perfect sync.
- With the included remote control and a clean, intuitive front panel layout, operation is both simple and elegant.
POWER SUPPLY
Integrated 100–240 V
STANDBY CONSUMPTION
< 0.50 W (EuP 2013)
REMOTE CONTROL
Yes
FINISH
Satin Black
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY
The PreAmp III is designed to be the central hub of a modern hi-fi system, offering a wide range of connection options. On the output side, it provides both RCA and balanced XLR outputs, a dedicated subwoofer output (250 Hz / 12 dB/oct), and a 6.35 mm headphone output for private listening
- RCA Phono/Line input (with RIAA for MM cartridges) for turntables or analogue sources.
- 3.5 mm AUX input for quick portable connections.
- Optical Toslink input for digital sources such as a TV or CD player.
- Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD for high-resolution wireless streaming.
