Placement and Initial Setup
Because the PRe6 runs so cool it can
be placed in many system locations
without compromise. We do not rec-
ommend placing weights or other
objects directly on the PRe6. This
may mar or scratch the chassis fin-
ish. Do not use harsh chemicals
when cleaning the outside of your
PRe6.
IMPORTANT: Make all connections before powering your unit.
The Bel Canto PRe6 represents a new
direction in audiophile grade control
preamplifiers. Its unique and power-
ful dual zone and multi-channel
options coupled with unequalled 2-
channel audio performance define a
new genre of control preamplifier:
• All analog, low noise, low distortion
architecture for controlling 2 to 8
channel sources: 2-5.1/7.1 inputs, up
to 12 2-channel inputs including 1-
balanced input
• Fully balanced XLR outputs for driv-
ing up to 500 feet of interconnect
• Programmable options for inputs:
function (5.1/7.1, stereo, disable),
name, main level, zone 2 level and
soft mute level
• 4-layer PC board design for opti-
mum signal routing, grounding and
power supply routing
• Latest generation of active audio
buffers, level controls and output
drivers provide superb measured
and subjective audio quality
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Design Features
Single Ended RCA and Balanced XLR
connectors are available. XLR jacks
allow balanced hookup using the
standard North American pin config-
uration:
Pin 1 Ground
Pin 2 Input +
Pin 3 Input -
• Independent display/control and ana-
log transformers and power supplies
for optimum power isolation for sen-
sitive analog circuitry
• Multi-stage power supply regulation
for high isolation from power line
effects
• Precision resistors and film capaci-
tors in signal path
• RS232 port for integration with a
system controller and for easy soft-
ware updates
• Dual triggers for powering main 2-
channel and surround amplifiers
• Independent Tape/Zone2 routing
with buffered outputs
• Red/Green LED rear panel indica-
tors to aid in system setup and
cabling
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