The Best Preamps 2024

1. Mark Levinson - No523 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier for Analog Sources - black

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

No523 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier for Analog Sources

2. Mark Levinson - No526 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier for Digital and Analog Sources - black

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

No526 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier for Digital and Analog Sources

3. Mark Levinson - No5206 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier - Black

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

Mark Levinson No5206 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier with Pure Path fully discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-level class A preamp circuitry, MM/MC phono stage, and Main Drive headphone output.

4. Rotel - RC-1572MKII Stereo Preamplifier - Black

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

Experience audio excellence with Rotel's RC-1572 MKII Stereo Preamplifier. Achieve stunning clarity and a natural soundstage with your analog and digital sources. Precision engineering, an ultra-low noise power supply, a high-performance moving magnet turntable input, and a premium DAC ensure exceptional performance. Easily customize settings for a superior listening experience with the included remote control. Enjoy high-quality streaming with aptX™ and AAC Bluetooth compatibility for your mobile devices. Maximize your music experience by pairing the RC-1572 MKII with your favorite Rotel amplifier(s) and reap the undeniable benefits of a separate component audio system.

5. Rotel - RC-1572MKII Stereo Preamplifier - Silver

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

Experience audio excellence with Rotel's RC-1572 MKII Stereo Preamplifier. Achieve stunning clarity and a natural soundstage with your analog and digital sources. Precision engineering, an ultra-low noise power supply, a high-performance moving magnet turntable input, and a premium DAC ensure exceptional performance. Easily customize settings for a superior listening experience with the included remote control. Enjoy high-quality streaming with aptX™ and AAC Bluetooth compatibility for your mobile devices. Maximize your music experience by pairing the RC-1572 MKII with your favorite Rotel amplifier(s) and reap the undeniable benefits of a separate component audio system.

6. Pro-Ject - Phono Box RS Highend Phono Turntable Preamplifier - Silver

Class AB power amplification section; FET buffered relays; nonconductive, low-resonance ABS casing; Bluetooth interface; USB port; trigger input; subwoofer and record output

Complete your turntable setup with this Pro-Ject preamplifier. Its integrated circuits minimize noise, and it has a metal case to prevent vibrations and electromagnetic interference that can distort your sound. This Pro-Ject preamplifier has gold-plated RCA ports to optimize sound quality and can connect to any line-level input to link to a variety of devices.

7. Marantz - AV7706 Surround Pre-Amplifier - 11.2 Channel, Advanced 8K Upscaling, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, Amazon Alexa Compatible - Black

Multiple channels; includes 1 set of rack ears; L/R input

Enjoy unmatchable audio and visual quality on a variety of sources with this powerful 11.2 AV Processor by Marantz that delivers balanced and premium sound quality. Supporting latest sound formats like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS: X, & DTS Virtual: X, this Preamp delivers life-like multidimensional surround sound when paired with power amplifiers like Marantz MM7055 or MM8077. Take your home entertainment up a notch with heightened realism and immersive audio. Featuring 8 HDMI inputs (8K upscaling available) / 3 HDMI outputs, a dedicated 8K HDMI input, analog optical and coaxial inputs, a phono input, a USB port, an AM/FM tuner, this home theater receiver allows various connection options for DVD & Blu-Ray Players, Subwoofers, Speakers, Turntables etc. With advanced 8K upscaling, the new Marantz AV Processor takes your home entertainment up a notch with pristine video and audio quality. It supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz* pass-through capability, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, technologies like, HLG, Dynamic HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, QFT, QMS, VRR & ALLM for 8K quality movies and a lag-free and gaming experience. The AV7706 allows you effortless and flexible voice control on all the major voice agents like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Josh.ai, Apple Siri and AirPlay 2. Play music or control your home appliances, light, and speakers optimally from any corner of your house with just a voice command. Featuring wireless streaming through built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and HEOS, this preamp allows you to seamlessly play music from your favorite streaming apps like Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Deezer, and Pandora. Additionally, Bluetooth Audio Transmission allows you to play audio simultaneously on speakers and Bluetooth headphones. Adding to the many features, the Marantz preamplifier gives you a whole-home audio experience with its multi-room and multi-source streaming options. The built-in HEOS technology lets you play the same song in every room or a different song in each room without any interruption. Be mesmerized by a superb cinematic experience with Marantz’s 65 years of audiophile heritage. * Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources

8. Marantz - 13.2 Channel Pre-Amp, Dolby Atmos, DTS, IMAX Enhanced & Auro-3D, Built-In HEOS, Amazon Alexa - Black

Speaker A/B switching; 2 RCA audio lines; 8 ohms impedance

Enjoy unmatchable audio and visual quality on a variety of sources with the powerful AV8805A 13.2 AV Processor by Marantz that delivers balanced and premium sound quality. Compatible with latest sound formats like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D, this AV preamp takes your home entertainment up a notch with pristine video and immersive audio. Featuring 8 HDMI inputs / 3 HDMI outputs with a dedicated 8K input, analog, optical and coaxial inputs, a phono input, a USB port, an AM/FM tuner, this home theater preamp allows various connection options for DVD & Blu-Ray Players, Subwoofers, Speakers, Turntables etc. Enjoy exquisite video performance with the latest HDMI technologies such as 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, various HDR format support including HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and Dynamic HDR, as well as the latest gaming technologies such Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). The AV8805 allows effortless and flexible voice control on all the major voice agents like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Josh.ai, Apple Siri and AirPlay 2. Play music or control your home appliances, light, and speakers optimally from any corner of your house with just a voice command. Featuring wireless streaming through built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and HEOS, this preamp allows you to seamlessly play music from your favorite streaming apps like Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, Deezer, and Pandora. Adding to the many features, the Marantz preamplifier gives you a whole-home audio experience with its multi-room and multi-source streaming options. The built-in HEOS technology lets you play the same song in every room or a different song in each room without any interruption. Be mesmerized by a superb cinematic experience with Marantz’s 60 years of audiophile heritage.