Bel Canto e.One C5i Integrated DAC/Amplifier - Pre-Loved
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$380The AMC XP / XPi is a well-featured solid-state stereo preamplifier built to offer good flexibility, clean sound, and useful convenience features, especially for systems with multiple sources and/or mixed analogue/digital components.
Six input channels allow hooking up a turntable (via Phono/Aux), CD player, tuner, multimedia sources, DVD, and tape. Tape-monitoring means you can listen through and/or record from tape outputs, switching between sources while recording.
The “MIX” mode is a clever feature: it lets you combine outputs from multiple inputs (like listening to CD + a computer output via multimedia input) simultaneously, all merged through the preamp's outputs. Good for background listening, multi-source overlap, or situations where you want overlays.
High flexibility in input sensitivity adjustment means you can level match sources. If one source is much louder than another, you can tweak so switching is less jarring.
Balanced (XLR) pre-outs help if you have long interconnect runs, or want a cleaner (less noisy) signal path, especially in demanding setups or pro-audio style rigs.
Auto On/Off functionality is useful: you don’t always have to manually power it up. In “Audio Sense” mode, it powers on when signal is detected, and goes to (or remains in) standby a few minutes after signals fall below threshold. Trigger input/output allow linking with other components.
Tone control: Bass, Treble, Balance adjustments let user tweak sound to preference or compensate for room acoustics. There is tone bypass or passive tone control path to preserve signal purity.
Build is solid; components used are “audiophile grade” for the controls, and layout/design aims to reduce noise and distortion.
Condition, Warranty and Shipping This unit is in great condition both functionally and physically. A 30 day warranty is provided with this unit. This unit does have packaging but does not qualify for free shipping, please contact the store with any shipping questions.
Pre-loved · Available now
Pre-loved · Available now
Pre-loved · Available now
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