EAM LAB REFERENCE C301

Pre owned. In good conditions. Shows minor signs of wear. Comes with original packaging and remote control.

The Reference C301 dual-chassis preamplifier is designed to surpass the limits of traditional playback, capturing the subtlest nuances and emotions of recorded music with remarkable naturalness. Every detail, from its internal design to the external construction, reflects EamLab’s ongoing research and makes it an ideal companion for high-end, complex audio systems.

Signal processing reaches levels of excellence rarely found elsewhere: noise remains extremely low, total harmonic distortion stays below 0.002%, channel separation exceeds 90 dB, and interference rejection is ensured by an independent power supply stage equipped with a state-of-the-art EMI/RFI filter using iron-ceramic core inductors and capacitors specifically developed for this function.

Its high-speed circuit topology features input drivers, gain stages, and output stages based on newly designed discrete devices. The pure Class A biasing and amplification sections operate up to ten times faster than older circuits, providing finer transient resolution and significantly reduced thermal noise. Proprietary HDCA modules in a multistage configuration also ensure superior linearity and even lower distortion compared to traditional single-stage preamplifiers.

The 3 mm steel chassis isolates the circuits from electromagnetic interference and environmental vibrations, while the separate power supply further enhances signal stability and purity.

The result is an immersive and engaging listening experience where music comes alive without artifacts, offering exceptional detail, transparency, and naturalness that transform every performance into an authentic event.

Technical specifications:

• Inputs: 3 pairs XLR; 3 pairs line RCA
• Outputs: 2 pairs XLR; 1 pair RCA
• THD+N: balanced output <0.003% (20 Hz – 20 kHz @ 4 Vrms)
• Input impedance: 47 kΩ XLR; 22 kΩ RCA
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >109 dB (A-weighted)
• Frequency response: 0.20 Hz – 90 kHz ±0.2 dB
• Headphone output: 1.5 W @ 32 Ω; 0.5 W @ 300 Ω
• Dimensions: 420 × 330 × 85 mm (per module)
• Total weight: 24 kg