USP-1 Preamp Reviewed at HomeTheaterHiFi.com
"The Emotiva USP-1 stereo preamplifier is a delightful surprise. It performs far beyond its cost, and this is testament to the design skills of Emotiva's engineers. I also consider this a major step forward in the image that "Made in China" has. Even if the US economy were not in trouble, Emotiva would sell a boatload of these preamps, and I suspect that, things being the way they are, maybe two boatloads."
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Analog Bliss.
That's the thinking behind the USP-1, the first of a new generation of Emotiva stereo preamplifiers. Drawing from key design elements of the now legendary RSP series, the USP-1 has pushed the envelope, emerging as a new standard for pure analog preamplification. Dynamic. Articulate, Quiet. Flexible. Correct.
You've got a multi-channel AVR or processor...why would you need a stereo preamp? Simple. It just sounds that much better. For music, there is no substitute for the richness of pure analog sound.
Ready to rediscover your vinyl? The USP-1 has high-performance moving coil/moving magnet phono preamp circuitry.
Wondering how much more detailed those CD's can sound?
Try pairing the USP-1 and the ERC-1 Reference CD Player. You'll be amazed. (We were!)
We've taken the best features of a classic preamplifier and updated them to allow easy integration with your high performance multichannel home theater system.
• AVR/PROCESSOR INTEGRATON
The USP-1 easily integrates with a multi-channel or AV processor using Home Theater bypass switching. Use the preamp outputs on your processor to connect to the HT inputs on the back of the USP-1.
During normal stereo use, the USP-1 operates as a normal preamplifier. In HT BYPASS mode, the USP-1 simply becomes a passive pass-through connection for the signals from your processor, allowing it to control the left, right, and subwoofer channels. |
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• 2.1 BASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The USP-1 features a flexible 2.1 variable bass management system.
The High Pass and Low Pass inputs have variable frequency controls that allow you to select a cut-off frequency from 50Hz to 250Hz.
A subwoofer can be used with either full range or high pass settings. All Bass Management outputs remain active, in conjunction with the full range outputs. |
Outstanding specs, an elegant yet practical feature set, and an unrivaled price make the USP-1 an easy choice.
Features:
• Precision low noise phono input with moving magnet or moving coil capability
• Seven stereo inputs with precision instrumentation grade relay switching
• Microprocessor controlled pure analog signal path
• Full remote control operation |
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• Gold plated discrete RCA connectors for all inputs and outputs
• • Variable Low Pass / High Pass filters - 12dB /Octave slope
• Tape monitor loop
• 2.1 Channel Home Theater Bypass
• Stereo / Mono switching
• Large format precision film volume potentiometer with motorized control
• Headphone output
• Illuminated input indicators (Halo Backlit)
• 12V trigger output
• IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC user configurable
Phono Input:
Moving Coil - 240 Ohm
Moving Magnet - 47kOhm
Input Impedance Line In: 47K Ohm +/-5%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel 2V out): >116dB (ref 2V)
Distortion: < 0.005% 20Hz - 20kHz with 80kHz measurement bandwidth
Frequency Response: 5Hz - 80kHz, with less than 0.05dB of deviation
Line Out Freq. Response: 5Hz - 80kHz, with less than 0.05dB of deviation
Maximum Line Out Level: 9V RMS
Ground Floor Noise Level: > 20uV
Channel Separation @ 1kHz: > 80dB (same as line)
Built In Filters:
High Pass = Variable 50Hz - 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave
Low Pass = Variable 50Hz o- 250 Hz @ 12dB/Octave, Summed L+R Mono
Other Details:
Trigger Output: 12 VDC, 3.5mm jack, Center Pin is Positive / Current Load <120mA
Electrical Power Requirement: 115VAC, 60Hz or 230VAC, 50-60Hz User Selectable
Raw Weight: 14 lbs
Dimensions:
• Width: 17 inches
• Depth: 14 inches (including RCA jack extension)
• Height: 3.75 inches (faceplate only) – 4.25 inches including feet
USP-1. Analog Bliss. $399
USP-1 MANUAL
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