User's Guide PRe3 ™ Two Channel Analog Pre-Amplifier Bel Canto Design, LTD. 212 Third Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 317.4550 Fax: (612) 359.9358 www.belcantodesign.com Info@belcantodesign.
Thank you for purchasing the Bel Canto Design PRe3. Your PRe3 sets a benchmark for design, quality and sonic performance, continuing Bel Canto’s heritage of musicality and realism. PRe3 ™ Two-Channel Analog Pre-Amplifier T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Power Connection . . .
Unpacking your PRe3 PRe3 box contents include the following: 1 (one) - PRe3 Preamplifier 1 (one) - PRe3 User’s Guide 1 (one) - Power cord [6.6’ - 2 meters long] 1 (one) - Remote Control 1 (one) – Warranty Sheet Carefully unpack each piece and check for shipping damage. If there is any damage, or if anything is missing, please contact your dealer, distributor or Bel Canto Design.
Placement and Initial Setup Because the PRe3 runs cool it can be placed in many system locations without compromise. We do not recommend placing weights or other objects directly on the PRe3. This may mar or scratch the chassis finish. Do not use harsh chemicals when cleaning the outside of your PRe3. Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR connectors are available.
PRe3 Single-Knob Control Functions Front Panel Control Knob: Input Selection Mode: The control knob is a continuously rotating control with a push-switch function. Pressing the control knob in briefly will toggle into the input selection mode. The selected input will be displayed for 5 seconds. During this time you can rotate the control knob to scroll to the desired input. Pressing the knob again will select the indicated input.
Mute: (available only on the remote) Standby: Used to toggle the PRe3 into and out of standby mode. Standby hard mutes the outputs while keeping all circuitry running, maintaining optimum circuit performance. Before unplugging the PRe3 from mains power it is recommended to place it in standby first. Standby is indicated by the presence of 2 dashes on the display - - . The PRe3 starts up in Soft Mute. This level is 20dB below the displayed volume level.
Remote Control Volume Up: Volume Down: Increases the output level in 0.5 Decibel (dB) steps over a range of 0.0 to 100.0. Decreases the output level. STANDBY VOLUME CONTROL INPUT SELECTION CONTROLS HARD AND SOFT MUTE Conditioning The PRe3’s sonic performance will start to stabilize after 100 hours of continuous power up. © 2006 bel canto design, Ltd. page 8 PRe3 User’s Guide 0206 Rev.
PRe3 Front Panel PRe3 Back Panel © 2006 bel canto design, Ltd. page 9 PRe3 User’s Guide 0206 Rev.
PRe3 Specifications Bandwidth • DC-200KHz Volume setting for unity gain • 80.0 Signal to Noise Ratio @ 2 Volt RMS • >105 dB A weighted, 20Hz-20kHz Distortion @ 2 Volt RMS/1kHz • <0.001% Dynamic Range • 120 dB Input overload • 10 V RMS Output Impedance • 500 Ohms Single Ended, 200 Ohms Balanced Input Impedance • 10K Ohms Single Ended, 20K Ohms Balanced Maximum Gain • 20dB/10X Maximum Output Level • 9.
Bel Canto Design, LTD. 212 Third Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 317.4550 Fax: (612) 359.9358 www.belcantodesign.com Info@belcantodesign.
