BasX PT2 Stereo Preamp/DAC/Tuner
The PT2 is a high performance stereo preamplifier, which includes a...
The PT2 is a high performance stereo preamplifier, which includes a high performance stereo FM tuner, a generous number of inputs for line level analog sources, a built-in DAC with plenty of digital inputs for all of your digital audio sources, including a high-resolution asynchronous USB input and a built-in AptX HD capable Bluetooth receiver, and a high performance phono preamp that supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
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Product Features
Sound Quality First
Highly optimized circuit layout ensures the best possible sound quality, with low distortion, wide bandwidth, and a virtually silent noise floor.
Analog inputs on the BasX PT2 follow a pure analog signal path and are never converted into the digital domain. All switching, Volume control, and Tone control in the PT2 is accomplished in the analog domain.
Precision digital conversion on all digital inputs is provided by the legendary Analog Devices AD1955 24/192k DAC.
The built-in high sensitivity FM tuner features 15 station presets and a Mono mode to help make even weak stations listenable.
Flexible Input And Output Options
A full complement of analog inputs, including two line level inputs, and a high quality phono input that supports both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges.
A full complement of digital inputs, including one USB input, one coax S/PDIF input, and one optical S/PDIF input (Toslink), all support sample rates and bit depths up to 24/192. The built-in high-performance Bluetooth receiver supports Bluetooth 5 and both AptX and AAC.
An independent, high current, direct coupled headphone amplifier provides a high quality signal to drive your favorite headphones for personal listening.
For a high quality two-channel system, simply connect the main full-range stereo outputs on the PT2 to a separate high quality stereo power amp and a good pair of speakers, or to the inputs on a pair of powered monitors.
For use in a high-performance 2.1 channel system, the PT2 includes separate outputs for the main speakers and a powered subwoofer, with a fixed 90 Hz crossover frequency, and active 12 dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley high-pass and low-pass filters.
Controls That Are Both Convenient And Familiar
A large easy to read blue VFD display gives you all the information you need about how your BasX PT2 is configured, and can be fully dimmed for intimate listening. The flexible menu system offers easy access to all important features and makes menu navigation a breeze.
The front panel on the PT2 features a familiar Volume Control knob but now with precision crafted knurling and soft blue glow from the crescent shaped active light, or you can control the output level from your favorite chair using the convenient remote control. The unique Balance control on the PT2 simultaneously adjusts the levels of both channels so the overall sound level in your room remains constant when you make delicate adjustments.
The intelligent Volume control in the PT2 remembers the levels you set on the headphone output and main outputs independently, ensuring that you won’t get any surprises when connecting and disconnecting your headphones.
Bass and Treble controls provide a familiar way to adjust your system to sound just the way you like it.
The FM Tuner in the PT2 allows you to tune FM stations manually or easily assign your favorite stations to any of the convenient channel presets.
All of the features on the PT2 can be operated from the front panel controls or from the included full-function infrared remote control.
Great Sound: Now And For Years To Come
The BasX PT2 features a heavy steel 2RU chassis, and a solid milled aluminum front panel, for rugged good looks.
Top quality construction throughout, including double-sided FR4 circuit boards with plated-through holes, and SMD construction in critical locations, ensures that the PT2 will provide you with a long life of trouble free service.
Our full three year warranty ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your PT2 for years to come.
Universal Line Voltage Operation
The BasX PT2 has a universal-voltage power supply that can operate on any voltage from 100 VAC to 240 VAC and will automatically configure itself to match your local line voltage.
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ANALOG INPUTS
- 4 pairs - stereo analog line level inputs (Analog 1 thru Analog 4).
- 1 pair - stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil).
- 1 set – Home Theater Bypass inputs (front main channels plus subwoofer).
- Tuner - FM (with external antenna input; 15 station presets).
DIGITAL INPUTS
- 1 - digital coax (S/PDIF); 24/192k.
- 2 - digital optical (Toslink); 24/192k.
- 1 - digital USB (DAC input); 24/192k.
- 1 - Bluetooth receiver up to 96k (Bluetooth 5, with AptX, AptX HD, and AAC support, antenna included).
PREAMP OUTPUTS
- 1 pair - line level main outputs (can be configured to be either Full Range or Bass Managed; Bass Managed has 12 dB/octave active analog high-pass filter with cutoff configurable between 40 Hz and 200 Hz.)
- 1 - summed subwoofer output (can be configured to be either Full Range or Bass Managed; Bass Managed has 12 dB/octave active analog low-pass filter with cutoff configurable between 40 Hz and 200 Hz.)
- 1 - high performance stereo headphone output.
ANALOG PERFORMANCE (LINE LEVEL)
- Maximum output level: 4 VRMS.
- Frequency response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.04 dB.
- THD+noise: < 0.001% (A-weighted).
- IMD: < 0.004% (SMPTE).
- S/N ratio: > 120 dB.
- Crosstalk: < 90 dB.
ANALOG PERFORMANCE (PHONO)
- Frequency response (MM and MC): 20 Hz to 20 kHz; ref standard RIAA curve.
- THD+noise: < 0.015% (MM; A-weighted); < 0.06% (MC; A-weighted).
- S/N ratio: > 78 dB (ref 5 mV; MM); > 58 dB (ref 0.5 mV; MC).
- Gain (ref unity gain on main outputs at 1 kHz): 44 dB (MM); 55 dB (MC).
- Load impedance: 47 kOhms (moving magnet); 47 Ohms or 100 Ohms (moving coil).
ANALOG PERFORMANCE (HEADPHONE)
- Power Output:
8 Ohms: 23 mW / channel.
33 Ohms: 90 mW / channel.
47 Ohms: 127 mW / channel.
150 Ohms: 145 mW / channel.
300 Ohms: 114 mW / channel.
600 Ohms: 75 mW / channel.
- Frequency response:
5 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.15 dB (44k sample rate).
5 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.25 dB (192k sample rate). - THD+noise: < 0.003% (A-weighted; all sample rates).
- IMD: < 0.007% (SMPTE).
- S/N ratio: > 110 dB ref rated output.
Trigger
- Trigger Input: accepts inputs between 5V and 12V AC or DC.
- 12 VDC trigger output.
Power Requirements
- Universal SMPS which accepts anywhere between 100 VAC and 240 VAC.
- Power: rocker switch; rear panel.
- Standby: one front panel pushbutton.
- Two front panel pushbuttons: Input Select; menu operation.
- One front panel knob: Volume; Tuning; menu operation.
- Display: high visibility blue alphanumeric VFD display (dimmable).
- Remote Control: compact full-function infrared remote control (AAA batteries required).
- LEDs: amber Standby LED; blue illuminated legends for Input buttons and Headphone output.
Dimensions
17” wide x 3-3/8” high x 13-1/2” deep (unboxed; without feet; without connectors).
17” wide x 4” high x 13-1/2” deep (unboxed; with feet; without connectors).
Weight
12 lbs (unboxed).
18 lbs (boxed).
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