New Entry: The Precision Preamplifier

A Precision Preamplifier is an analogue, mechanical device made in the 80’s aesthetics. Visually, the shape and colour of controls, and their layout are in balance, creating focus and harmony. The deep grey colour fits well in a modern interior.

An emphasis is made on precise electronics, with just a 15 uV RMS noise floor and calibrated controls, making it a classy device. 

A combination of the vintage look and feel, a modern component base and connections (XLR, subwoofer, triggers) is what makes it unique on the market.

Tactile Tones Precision Preamplifier - UK Edition' sports bespoke and dedicated power supplies built solely for the UK market / power grid.

Key highlights

Linear volume control

Our volume control is nearly linear in the region -20 to 18 dB. This, along with the excellent channel balance, results in a decent volume control experience. The volume control scales are calibrated, allowing for precise level control.

MM and MC Phono stage

Both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges are supported. The moving coil cartridges have
a one-size-fits-all 100 Ohm cartridge load resistance and adjustable gain of 34 and 20 dB. The phono stage is also equipped with 3rd-order subsonic and 1st-order ultrasonic filters.

Parametric Tone Control

Our tone control is equipped not just with gain but also with frequency adjustment, making it a real parametric EQ that allows for precise recording and room correction.

6 unbalanced inputs of which 4 have adjustable attenuation

The adjustable attenuation is required to get the signal to the same internal level from various sources. Therefore, this preamplifier perfectly pairs both vintage and new equipment in the same setup.

3-Head tape recorder support

For the 3-head tape recorders, the system allows listening to the recorded content by switching the tape replay switch. Tape input sensitivity and output are adjusted for good compatibility with a variety of vintage tape recorders.

Low-noise balanced connections

It may seem counterintuitive, but typical balanced inputs are noisier than unbalanced ones. To work around this problem, we've used six dual op-amps per channel to deliver a noise figure around 1 dB lower than the unbalanced input.

The device is also equipped with balanced output, allowing the placement of the amplifier at a long distance, or operation with active speakers.

“An audio device has to be made using the same principles as measurement equipment” - a theoretical physicist

Ease of use

All button, switch, and potentiometer knobs are dimensioned for comfortable operation.

They are easy to press or hold in your hand. The contrast of light fonts against a dark background enhances the ease of use, even for people with weak eyesight.

The varying sizes of controls further contribute to this. The size of the knobs makes them easy to distinguish.

Feel the Click, Turn the perfectly formed knurled aluminium knob

Pressing buttons, you hear a satisfying sound, turning potentiometers, you 'feel' the metal brushing and clicking of the knob.

Fits anywhere

At 36 cm (14 in.) wide and 25 cm (10 in.) deep, it fits seamlessly into modern furniture—no need for a special table. 

Pleasure of tactile interaction

People spend too much time with virtual interfaces—touch panels, voice control, assistants—losing the joy of tactile interaction. It’s like talking to a loved one without ever touching them !

Flipping switches and seeing lights respond feels like piloting an aircraft. That’s why we chose metal for the front panel. Its texture and feel bring tangible character to the experience.

The controls feature calibrated scales, allowing precise adjustment of volume, balance, and tone.

Modern connectivity

• Includes a subwoofer output, 3-head tape recorder support, and 12V trigger input/outputs.
• Supports moving coil and moving magnet cartridges, balanced inputs, outputs, and six unbalanced RCA inputs.
• 4 of the 6 unbalanced inputs feature adjustable attenuation for convenient volume control.
• High end headphone amplifier, with separate volume control.
• Full remote control included.
• Parametric 'Tone Defeat' switch.

Tactile Tone is a young brand founded by two ex-colleagues in 2022. We're operating in Czechia, the final assembly and testing are done in our facility in Kladno.

One of the founders is responsible for the concept and all things technical, the other drives the visual part and aesthetics.

We strive to deliver products that are easy to use, have a great and interactive tactile experience, have something that enables the audiophile to fine-tune and make bespoke for their own unique requirements, do what they need to do at an extremely high audio performance level, is indefinitely serviceable, will last for years, and offer incredible value for money. 

The Precision Preamplifier is Tactile Tone Electronics first audio device, and the team is incredibly excited about the future.

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