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Preamplificador/DAC/sintonizador estéreo BasX PT1

A black BasX PT1 Stereo Preamplifier/DAC/Tuner with a front display and a large volume knob.
Preamplificador/DAC/sintonizador estéreo BasX PT1

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Stereo Preamplifier / DAC / Tuner

Product Overview

If you’re constantly swapping cables to go from TV to streamer to turntable, a proper stereo preamp fixes that in one move.

The BasX PT1 Stereo Preamplifier/DAC/Tuner is a stereo preamp, it selects your music source and controls volume, then sends a clean signal to a stereo power amplifier and passive speakers, or straight to powered speakers/monitors. It’s built for real systems where you want everything to connect without juggling boxes.

Analog inputs stay fully analog for a smoother, more natural feel, and the built-in USB DAC plus optical and coax inputs give your TV, streamer, or computer an easy upgrade in clarity. Add phone playback with Bluetooth aptX HD, spin records with the switchable MM/MC phono preamp, and save your favorite stations on the FM tuner. For a simple 2.1 setup, use the dedicated subwoofer output with the fixed 90 Hz crossover and high-pass outputs, so your mains work less and your sub blends better. Backed by a 3-year warranty.

Common uses

• Connect a turntable, TV, and streamer to one stereo system
• Add a DAC and Bluetooth streaming to a stereo amp or powered speakers
• Build a clean 2.1 setup with a powered sub

Want a second set of eyes on compatibility, cables, or system layout? Contact us and talk to the people behind the gear, real humans, real answers.

Product Features

Sound Quality First

Sound Quality First

Analog inputs stay in a pure analog path, with analog switching, volume, and tone controls for a natural, unforced sound. Digital sources get precise conversion via the AD1955 DAC, so streaming and TV audio come through cleaner and calmer.

Flexible Input And Output Options

Flexible Input And Output Options

Connect turntables (MM or MC), CD players, streamers, TVs, computers, and phones, the PT1 is built to be the hub. Outputs make it easy to run a stereo power amp or powered monitors, plus a subwoofer output with a fixed 90 Hz crossover for a simple, well-blended 2.1 setup.

Controls That Feel Familiar

Controls That Feel Familiar

The bright, dimmable VFD display and straightforward menu keep setup painless. Use the front panel or the included remote, with thoughtful touches like separate volume memory for headphones vs speakers.

Built For The Long Haul

Built For The Long Haul

A steel chassis and solid aluminum front panel keep it sturdy and quiet in the rack. It’s backed by our full 3-year warranty.

Universal Line Voltage Operation

Universal Line Voltage Operation

The universal power supply automatically works from 100V to 240V. Great if you move, travel, or simply want one less thing to worry about.

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Product Reviews

  • 5 stars: 143 (84%)
  • 4 stars: 12 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 7 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 7 (4%)
  • 1 star: 1 (1%)
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Guido D.
The amplifire are clear as

The amplifire are clear as glas play good just one small ninus point are a bit low one bass one the low decibels

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Scott D.
Great Preamp with FM

Love this great little preamp. Bought the PT1 mainly to use as an FM tuner. Very few manufactures make FM tuners anymore the ones that do are very expensive. I Hooked the PT1's main outs to one of the inputs on my existing preamp and use the PT1 as an FM tuner. The PT1 may also come in handy if my old preamp ever dies.

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Scott D.
Great preamp with FM !!!

Nice little preamp ! Absolutely love the built in FM tuner. A great budget friendly preamp overall.

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Randy S.
Quality sound

Just recieved and tested with wiim mini to a set of elac 6. 2 sounds beautiful. recently recieved denon pma-600ne and marantz pm6007 and the emotiva Ta1 sounds as good or better than both of those. all three have there own sound and im glad i done enough research to know the best amps in this price range. i feel i have the top devices now that i got the Ta1.

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keith l.
Best value for the money!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The BasXPT-1 has so much value for the price, you really can’t beat it! It has all the latest features, plenty of outputs, the sound quality is spot on! My Klipsch’s are loving the signal. I am really happy with the unit. The remote is fully functional & works anywhere! Bluetooth connection is solid, FM tuner was easy as pie to set up. Can’t wait to add more components and eventually some LB12’s.

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John M.
Affordable Quality

Love my BasX PT1 Preamp! I really appreciate the simplicity, easy set up and excellent sound. This replaced a failing Carver CT-17 and is paired with an Adcom 535 amp. Really love that Emotiva is based right here in TN.

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David P.
Best value around for quality new audio parts

After visiting several websites and spending a good amount of time comparing features, the PT-1 offered the best value hands down as far as entry level Pre-amp/DAC. This unit is used mostly as a DAC in my shop while I work and I have no complaints. The remote has a good enough range that I can change volume from the other end of the shop while working, or change source. Recommended hands down.

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Dan C.
I am very happy with

I am very happy with the BasX PT1. It has brought my 47 year old McIntosh MC2120 power amp into the 21st century. You never know how something is going to sound until you plug it in. I am happy to say that these two work well together.

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Richard D.
Overkill but I wanted awesome desk top set up now I do

I paired the PT1 with A1 monoblocks and fosi audio's new speakers for my desktop and they sound amazing. I couldnt be happier

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Paul R.
Sounds great! All works as

Sounds great! All works as expected. I wish I had gotten it sooner. I would definitely recommend it to a friend. Only thing I would change is a second set of full range outputs to send a signal for my outdoor speakers.

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Steve R.
Emotive preamp

Very happy with the preamp so far thanks for getting it to me so quick look forward to years of enjoying it.

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Timothy
Satisfied

This preamp works as I expected. I wanted something with BT and a phono input so when I started doing the math the price was right. Like everyone else I’m very disappointed with the remote. I guess emotiva had to cut costs somewhere.

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Rick K.
BasX PT1 Preamp

Firstly, great service from Emotiva - very quick order dispatch plus just 4~5 days delivery to Australia is simply terrific, full marks!
The PT1 does all that it says. The inbuilt phono amp section (even MC) is really very decent, on a par with the Schiit Mani 2. The headphone amp has adequate power to drive my HiFiman planar headphones to very loud levels (not easy to do). The FM tuner is of great quality, station tuning and preset saving a little awkward but you only have do it once! And to have a fine balance control and bass/treble trims is icing on the cake. My tube power amp has a slight bias to the left hand channel that was very frustrating but the PT1 fixes that problem. Sound quality of this preamp is very good indeed particularly at its modest price. The PT1 will allow me to ditch my separate phono stage and headphone amp thus simplifying my system...a strong recommendation!

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Andy C.
Who Do I Thank?

I bought this Emotiva Pre Amp to replace a 20 year old Rotel RC-971 pre amp that had stop working properly years ago. I have it hooked up to a powerful Rotel Amp. This EMOTIVA Pre Amp made my NHT 2.9 Speakers sound like true Audiophile speakers! Previously I was always a little disappointed in the NHT 2.9s. However with this Emotiva pre amp. The instruments sounded real, like they were being played inside my apartment. The Rotel pre amp NEVER sounded this good. I had these Rotel NHT 2.9 speakers also for 20 years. That’s a long time to wait for their true potential to show, thanks to Emotiva. Thank You Emotiva engineers!

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LSDeep
First thoughts

I own a Stealth DC-1 (which needs some love, repairs etc. at this point). So, the PT-1 is not a completely new concept in many ways. With the (sometimes) quirky ways in the menu to set things up.
Where to start? - the housing i guess. Works for me. I always loved understated black fronts with simple, down to earth, layout. The PT-1 fits right in for me. One thing that annoys me is the fact that the blue crescent lighting on the 'big knob' at the right just covers the top half. In general ok for function, just looks weird...
while we are with the 'hardware' - it annoyed me on the DC-1 already, on the PT-1 even more - the head phone plug. while there was some way to explain it away on the DC-1... what is the excuse, once again, to put a 3.5mm plug there instead of a 6.3??? I really don't get that part at all! It was one of the first to cause probs with my DC-1 and i expect it to be one of the first issues with the PT-1 to come up. So, I really hate the small plug there.
The FM tuner is a nice added benefit! Not that I really listen much to radio - but it's a cool benefit for the PT-1. I have to agree with others, the preset settings could be easier... but they are not as outlandish complicated as some make it sound. Could be easier, is not an issue really.
Now, the remote control is a huge issue! I was really disappointed with this flimsy piece of plastic crap! especially after getting used to the 'full metal jacket' version that came with the DC-1.
Anyway - the DAC part sounds great. Basically the same sound as the DC-1... very neutral, just how I like it. Also, the phono pre-amp sounds very nice. A lot better than the built-in on the AT-120.
I will poss come up with some more pro/con stuff over time. After all, I just got my hands on this piece a couple days ago.
All of my complaints I was aware of before I bought it. Therefore still the 5 star rating.

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wolf

Instant upgrade! Well worth the price.

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jose

Well made sound great

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Steven L.
I'm glad I found Emotiva!

I had never heard of Emotiva. But after my aging Crown IC150 preamplifier died I found myself in a position where I needed to shop for a new preamplifier. The last time I had shopped for Audiophile grade audio components was some years ago. There were high end audio stores I could go to where I could listen to different stereo components and purchase what I liked and could afford. Most of the audio components were out of my reach financially, but I was able to put together a nice system that was clear, realistic soundwise, and pleasant to listen to. It's a new age now. The brick and mortar stores have all closed down and I find my only option is to shop for audio components online where I can't listen to them before making my purchases. The only advantage I found about purchasing online was customer reviews of audio components. While shopping online I came across Emotiva's website. While looking around their website I read about Emotiva's philosophy of providing audiophile grade audio components at prices my middleclass budget can afford. I also read that I can buy components and try them out at home and return them within 30 days if I didn't find them to my liking. Not only that, but if I changed my mind after returning a component and wanted to purchase it again, I had that option open to me. Moreover, if I wanted to send it back a second time, Emotiva would accept it back a second time for a full refund. What more could I ask for.

So, I looked at their preamplifiers and found one at such a reasonable price, the BasX PT1, for just $499 I couldn't pass up buying it to see what it could do. To boot, I was able to get it for 20% off during their holiday sale. When I got it I hooked it up to my stereo system and powered everything up. I was floored when I heard how good it sounded while playing back records from my vinyl collection. It sounded better than my old Crown IC150 preamplifier. I had only one small issue that I called Emotiva's customer support for, and they answered my call without having to wait on hold for a long time and they were very helpful in resolving my issue quickly. They even offered to replace the preamplifier if I wasn't satisfied with the solution. Emotiva has a happy customer in me and I look forward to buying other components from them when the time arrives for me to do so. I have no apprehension in recommending them to my audiophile friends. Thank you Emotiva for being an online store that I can trust to provide me with hi end stereo equipment that performs.

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Dave P.
Great preamp, value priced

Great product. Looked for a long time for a value priced stereo preamp, and after comparing all others to the PT1, the choice was clear. Emotiva reputation, feature rich, solid build quality, great remote, and dead quiet.

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Brian J.
Absolutely stunning

Absolutely stunning

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Fred W.
AI search helped me find Emotiva

The PT1 replaced a old Perreaux preamp that was sorely lacking in modern connections for the digital age. I used chatGPT to get suggestions on upgrading and the Emotiva brand was recommended. I inteneded to use my still good Perreaux amplifier so I did not need any additional power source. I am only connecting a CD player, DVD, and TV and I wanted Bluetooth capability. The PT1 sounded like a winner, so I called Emotiva and spoke to one of their tecnical people. He was very helpful. I purchased the PT1 a few weeks ago and I am very pleased. It looks good, was easy to set up, and most importantly it sounds great. I am glad that my AI search led me to Emotiva, which was a brand that I previously was unaware of. I like their direct to consumer sales model.

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Bub
not so impressed

replaced my existing unit to the exact same equipment (power amp & speakers) and the volume does not come close to what I was getting with my old preamp unit.

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Sonny
Awakening to the times of a new stereo experience

I had my old stereo system from the 70’s and it was losing the Lt. channel, bummer. So l researched the new systems available now. Emotiva had what l was looking for in sound quality and price. The new BASX/PT1 preamp and BASX/A2L+, along with my 50 year old Cerwin Vega 15 T I was blown away. You have to hear how amazing these components produce super clean music and their cost will truly surprise you:):):)

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Benjamin K.
Pre amp

Have this paired with Crown 2502 Class D, Units are Crewin Vega 215 dual 15in 3- way speakers. WoW, great sound. I added a 21 band EQ but the inagrated eq is Fine just but i like tweeking things to my sound for diffrent music. Vaule is a 5, wish it had some more options for range, hence adding the EQ. If you love 2 channel system i cant think of any other pre amp besides the p2 that has the added SUB low pass , i should of got it but myabe all buy one later.

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Bill C.
Clear & clean sound

The tuner has a nice clean sound to it. Using the hi pass crossover going into two A1 mono-block amps and an SVS sub. Crystal clear and clean sound quality. Love it.