Belcanto Pre 3 VBS

Belcanto's Pre 3 VBS preamplifer provides a high quality transparent sonic presentation whilest maintaining all of the low-level signal information, imposing minimum noise and bandwidth reduction and low levels of linear and non- linear signal distortion, all while providing a simple and intuitive control interface.

The PRe3 control preamplifier fulfills all of these functions in a highly optimized, compact design providing remarkable signal fidelity. The unique, Single-Knob control interface insures an intuitive and easy to use means for controlling your system, this is a user interface that emphasizes you, the user. The compact dedicated remote control is also easy to learn and use and adds soft and hard mute functionality.

The PRe3 signal path and power supply architecture provides remarkably low levels of non-linear distortion, extremely low-noise levels, wide bandwidth with a high degree of control accuracy and channel-channel tracking to insure a seamless and utterly transparent means to controlling your audio system.

Belcanto's preamplifier is a highly musical and open window to audio enjoyment, its easy to use controls and high peformance coupled with great connectivity in a very neat package make a superb addition to any high end audio system as well as a Belcanto one.

Stereo Times Pre 3 review July 2007

Pre 3 M300 mono blocs review Six Moons November 2007

Belcanto Pre 3 VBS Specifications

  • Bandwidth.......................................................DC-200KHz
  • S to N...........................>105 dB A weighted, 20Hz-20kHz
  • THD 2V @ 1kHz....................................................>0.001%
  • Dynamic Range.........................................................120dB
  • Output Impedance................500 Ohms Rca, 200 Ohms Xlr
  • Input Impedance..................10K Ohms Rca, 20K Ohms Xlr
  • Maximum Gain...................................................20dB/10X
  • Idle power draw.................................................< 10 Watts
  • Dimensions:..................W216 mm x D318 mm x H88 mm
  • Weight......................................................................4.5Kg
  • Price £1820.00