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The preamplifier: a critical component

The preamplifier: a critical component

Update: 2025-11-16
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The preamplifier is the component in the system that controls the volume level and selects the input you listen to. Its role is simple and straightforward, yet its importance cannot be understated.

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The preamplifier: a critical component

The preamplifier: a critical component

Paul McGowan