The Accustic Arts PREAMP V is a fully balanced reference preamplifier featuring a Class A output stage, 4-channel digital volume control, and premium components. With versatile connectivity options and German-engineered precision, it ensures exceptional sound clarity and control for audiophiles.
Accustic Arts PREAMP V – Audiophile Reference Preamplifier
The Accustic Arts PREAMP V is a high-end reference preamplifier meticulously designed for audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of sound quality and control. This fully balanced preamplifier features a Class A output stage and a fully balanced circuit design from input to output, ensuring exceptional sound clarity and minimal distortion. With a newly designed main board and high-resolution display, the PREAMP V is engineered for an optimal sonic performance and user experience.
Precision Engineering and Superior Components
The PREAMP V is equipped with top-tier components to guarantee the highest level of sound reproduction. It features Burr Brown® OPA 627 operational amplifiers and high-quality, gold-plated relays, ensuring minimal signal degradation and exceptional audio transparency. The 4-channel digital volume control is optimized for superior crosstalk performance, offering audiophiles precise control and an accurate, uncolored sound signature.
Connectivity and Versatility
Designed with flexibility in mind, the PREAMP V offers extensive connectivity options. It comes with three fully balanced high-level inputs (XLR) and two unbalanced high-level inputs (RCA). An additional unbalanced input is configured as a “SURROUND-BYPASS”, allowing seamless integration into home theater setups. The preamplifier also features two fully balanced outputs (XLR)—one AC coupled and one DC coupled, along with two unbalanced outputs (RCA), providing multiple configuration possibilities for various system setups.
Exceptional Build Quality
Handmade in Germany, the PREAMP V boasts superior craftsmanship and build quality. The front panel and cover are constructed from solid aluminum, providing both durability and aesthetic appeal. The control knobs, crafted from solid chromed brass, add a luxurious feel and offer a smooth, tactile user experience. Inside, the magnetically shielded, encapsulated 50 VA toroidal core transformer delivers high output reserves, ensuring reliable performance and stable power supply, even in demanding audio environments.
Customizable Finishes and Optional Upgrades
The Accustic Arts PREAMP V is available in two standard finishes—black and silver, which are included in the price. For those looking for an even more luxurious aesthetic, a gold edition finish is available for a small additional cost. Additionally, audiophiles can opt for a phono upgrade at an extra cost, adding a high-quality phono input to further expand the preamplifier’s versatility, making it an ideal choice for vinyl enthusiasts.
Conclusion: Ultimate Control and Clarity
The Accustic Arts PREAMP V sets a new standard for audiophile preamplifiers with its fully balanced design, premium components, and versatile connectivity. This meticulously crafted preamplifier delivers superior sound quality, providing audiophiles with precise control and a highly refined listening experience. With its customizable finishes and optional phono upgrade, the PREAMP V offers a bespoke solution for those who demand excellence in their high-end audio systems.
Additional information
Weight
14.5 kg
Dimensions
39.3 × 48.2 × 12.8 cm
Finishes
Silver and black edition included in cost.
Gold edition additional $1,000 NZD
Inputs
3 x fully balanced high level inputs (XLR)
2 x Hochpegel, unsym. (RCA/Cinch)
1 x unbalanced high level input or surround bypass (RCA/Cinch)
Outputs
2 x fully balanced line-out (XLR)
2 x unbalanced line-out (RCA)
1 x unbalanced fixed out (RCA/Chinch)
1 x unbalanced out (XLR)
1 x headphone output (1/4″ stereo female jack)
Frequency response
DC – 120 kHz (+0 dB / -0.5 dB)
Signal difference left/right
< 0.2 dB (from 0 dB to -60 dB)
Crosstalk attenuation L‹-›R
> 115 dB
Input resistance
balanced: 2 x 50 kΩ
unbalanced: 50 kΩ
Output resistance
balanced: 2 x 50 Ω
unbalanced: 50 Ω
AC coupled with 3.3 µF
Max. output voltage
11 Veff
Signal-to-noise-ratio
-99 dB (unweighted)
-102 dB (A weighted)
Distortion (THD+N)
< 0.001%
Power consumption
approx. 20 watts
< 0.5 watts (stand-by)
Phono upgrade
Additional $4,000 NZD
About Accustic Arts
Accustic Arts is a prestigious German audio manufacturer known for its high-end, audiophile-grade equipment. Established in the late 1990s, the company has built a reputation for excellence in engineering and craftsmanship. All Accustic Arts products are designed and manufactured in Germany, ensuring strict quality control and attention to detail.
Accustic Arts specializes in a range of audio components, including amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, and CD players, all engineered with the goal of delivering pure, uncolored sound reproduction. Their recent products emphasize the brand’s dedication to state-of-the-art technology and impeccable design.
A standout in their lineup is the AMP VI, a true powerhouse amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking both extreme power and nuanced control. With up to 1,600 watts per channel, the AMP VI showcases cutting-edge engineering that maximizes sound clarity while maintaining precision, even at high outputs. This dual-mono amplifier has been celebrated for its ability to drive even the most demanding speakers, ensuring every detail in the music is faithfully reproduced.
Accustic Arts has also introduced the PLAYER III, an evolution in their CD player series, which features sophisticated digital-to-analog conversion technology for pristine playback. Together with their other high-performance products like the PREAMP V, Accustic Arts continues to receive praise for achieving a natural, transparent sound signature that audiophiles worldwide appreciate.
Their commitment to continuous research and development ensures that Accustic Arts products incorporate the latest technological advancements while maintaining a timeless aesthetic. This approach appeals to discerning audiophiles who value both form and function in their high-end audio equipment.
By choosing Accustic Arts, enthusiasts gain access to meticulously engineered audio solutions that enhance the listening experience, solidifying the brand’s standing as a leader in the high-end audio community.
Reviews
Volker Frech – Lite Magazine (2023)
“High end in perfection – that is what Accustic Art’s reference preamplifier stands for in its fifth generation. Once again sound-optimised, the Preamp V Phono delivers reproductions of exceptional purity, clarity and transparency. The vividness and spatiality of its imaging have an almost breath-taking impact. In addition to outstanding resolution and openness, there is the highest degree of precision and superb dynamics: voices and instruments unfold with wonderful vitality and freshness. The Preamp V Phono presents all this with perfect coherence, peace and relaxation. Its music reproduction is a true revelation. This class A amplifier is also fully featured in terms of connections – thanks to the large number of balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs as well as the optional AC or DC coupling. The addition of an MM/MC phono module and a headphone amplifier finally elevates this preamplifier to the XL model in the preamp portfolio of Accustic Arts. This excellence – also in terms of component, material and manufacturing quality – comes at a price. Those who want to listen to music at this supreme level will willingly pay it.”
