Audio GD HE-1 MK3 Remote balanced preamp w/ Power Plant
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New Retail Price:$3,299.00
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| Condition | NEW |
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| Ships from | Nevada, TX, 75173 |
| Ships to | United States and Canada |
| Package dimensions | 24.0" × 24.0" × 10.0" (44.0 lbs.) |
| Shipping carrier | FedEx |
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| Original accessories | Remote Control, Box, Manual |
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The Audio GD HE-1 MK3 is a state of the art, remote controlled, fully balanced solid state preamp that has its own power regenerator inside. It first makes brand new power and then supplies it to the preamp. The original HE-1 received glowing reviews as shown below. We believe this MK3 version is as good as any $10,000 solid State preamp. The new MK3 is identical internally and sonically. The only difference is cosmetic and a new display. The MK3 is available in silver or black.In the secrets review on the original HE-1 they said:
The HE-1 MK2 (introduced in April 2022) is a fully balanced Class A preamplifier with a built in regenerative power supply. It makes perfect new power and then supplies it to the preamp. It uses all discrete analog stages without any OP amps or coupling caps in the signal path. It has a zero feedback ACSS analog current output stage. Build and parts quality are amazing.
The preamp uses three R-core transformers (In total 260W ) and more than 100,000uf audio grade NOVER capacitors are used to ensure ample and smooth power delivery. It has separate class A Power supplies for both the power regenerator and well as the fully discrete preamp that follows it. The HE-1 MK2 uses a four-channel 100 step digitally controlled relay-based volume control to yield superb channel balance. This greatly improves stereo imaging and and improves overall sound quality. It features 5 analog inputs. There are 2 RCA, 2 XLR and a single ACSS input. You even have ACSS output available to your Audio GD amp as well as an ACSS, RCA or XLR inputs. The preamp can drive 3 power amps simultaneously.
Upgrades from original HE-1
The first generation HE-1 was released in 2015. This new 2022 version is upgraded in the following ways:
After 5 years, in 2021 Audio GD spent many months testing and auditioning this new version.
The MK2 upgrades the layout to what they call perfect Layout technology. Sound quality is improved with better detail and dynamics while also having a more analog tube-like sound. The small edge of the original is gone. There are also a functions upgrade.
1, It now has two gain modes that are user switchable to match with the different gain power amps.
2, It has a double volume control to match better with sources that have different output levels.
3, The new dual mono design allows for exact channel matching for better imaging. The boards are perfectly match before assembly to ensure consistency .
Compare this Preamp to anything we have heard under $10,000.
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