Preamplifiers

The preamplifier controls which source you listen to, adjusts volume, and feeds a clean, controlled signal to your power amplifier. In a separates system, the preamp determines the noise floor and transparency of everything downstream. A great preamp gets out of the way and lets the music through with nothing added or subtracted. Our collection features preamplifiers from Rogue Audio, Primare, Audia Flight, and other brands, with both tube and solid-state designs offering different sonic characters.

Choosing a preamplifier means considering your source components, how many inputs you need, and whether you want features like a built-in DAC or phono stage. Some listeners prefer a pure analog preamp for the shortest signal path, while others value the flexibility of digital inputs. We help customers build signal chains where the preamp complements both the source and the power amp. At The Listening Room, we have been assembling separates systems for over three decades. Explore our power amplifiers, DACs, and phono preamps to complete your separates setup.