OSD Audio Pre-1 High Definition Preamplifier – Multi Source Select Phono Ready
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- DESIGN: OSD Audios Pre-1 is a unique preamplifier that accomplishes the subtle audio tasks that takes an ordinary audio source management to the next level.
- SOUND QUALITY: The Pre-1 assists in experiencing a true home theater surround sound. It allows the ear to hear every detail for an enhanced audio environment.
- POWER: A low frequency filter gives a response of 5Hz-30kHz +0 -3dB in order to have the ultimate powered preamp for a home recording or stereo system.
- CONTROLS: The front panel has adjustable mic level control, input selector, microphone jack output, and mute option. It controls the bass for midrange, treble, loudness and balance control.
- SIGNAL: A preamp is an important element for music recording to boost the low-level output on microphones. It provides a better recording signal compared to standard equipment.
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OSD Audio’s Pre-1 is a unique preamplifier that accomplishes the subtle audio tasks that takes an ordinary home theater surround sound system up another level. Optimal Speaker Design is engaged in the design, engineering, and distribution of high-quality home and commercial audio products. Our products range in complexity from simple in-ceiling speakers to whole house audio systems—all with beautiful styling and high-end sound quality. Our U.S.-based research, development and design team, is supported by a network of cutting- edge acoustical, mechanical and electrical engineers. Together, we create products that combine the latest technology with ease of use for a quality sound experience. With extensive product and application knowledge, our exceptional team provides you with custom solutions to create the perfect audio solution.
Manufacturer: OSD Audio
Mounting Type: Surface Mount
Brand: OSD Audio
Number of Channels: 2
Package Type Name: Retail Box
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Package Dimensions : 20.2 x 11 x 4.4 inches; 7.65 Pounds
Item model number : PRE-1
Date First Available : October 28, 2016
Manufacturer : OSD Audio
Best Sellers Rank: #46,818 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #37 in Audio Component Preamplifiers
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Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (374)
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The media could not be loaded. Works perfectly for what I bought it for. The music I normally listen to, unlike the video above, requires a mid-range adjustment to sound right. All the EQ's on the market are a minimum of 11 bands, give me 22 settings to play and I'll never stop messing with the sound. This is great, I only ever touch 4 knobs. All the sound adjustment knobs are very sensitive to changing the sound. The only other knob I touch is the loudness knob, one cool feature that sets this unit apart from others. Normally a loudness button on your stereo just cranks all settings to maximum. This one actually changes the sound of the music as if you were playing it at louder volumes without changing the actual volume. It multiple inputs which works well for me. I plug the CD player and the turntable directly into the EQ, then plug the EQ into the the amp. So the EQ is the only unit I really ever mess with. For the price I was a little skeptical, but I can honestly say it works amazingly well, I did loose a tiny bit of sound quality. It was not enough to make me give up my new found control over the sound. After a week I didn't even notice the extremely small difference anymore. I've never used the mic and never will. So..but I would buy this unit over and over again.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2024 by William Allen Foster
This is a quality built product. I have to air my grievances about having the rack ends on the product. I will not remove a star for that aesthetic because I'm sure people use it in the rack. Anyways I was having trouble with my mixer to my avr . Now no issues. Great loud signal for all my sources. Strong metal casing and knows that I now use before any other knows. These are now my main knobs. OSD is a company I trust now . This is a superior product in its class for the price point . And anyone needing a signal boost that's clean and powerful for under 200. Can't be beat .
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025 by Bert Mcdirt
Just set this up. First off, it shipped timely, came well packed and arrived in perfect condition. Seller deserves 5 stars. Now for performance. (This is being used with a solid state Kenwood M1 -100 watt per channel power amp running through Klipsch Icon KB-15 bookshelf speakers hooked to a Klipsch sub-woofer, just for reference) All inputs function properly. All controls function properly. Sound is fine, nothing exceptional, but fully satisfactory for a preamp of this price. Separation is fine, depth is fine, tone is fine, again nothing exceptional, but very satisfactory. So for basic performance everything is doing what it should and how it should. The fine details: As mentioned in othe reviews, the volume knob is extremely touchy. With my 100 watt amplifier I don’t turn it up past 1/3 of total volume, and it is detented so getting the volume where you want it is difficult. ( solved this by buying a small in line volume knob to run between this pre-amp and the power amp. Cost about $12.00 on Amazon. Easy fix. Thanks to other reviewers for that heads up so I was prepared with my fix when I received this pre-amp). There is some low level cross talk from other inputs. ( just make sure that you turn off the other devices you have connected to this pre-amp and this is eliminated. In other words, even if you have the input for your CD player not selected, if you then select the input for your tuner, there will be a very slight sound from the CD player still coming through. Solution is don’t play you CD player while listening to your tuner, and don’t leave the tuner on when listening to the CD player, etc. A bit inconvenient, but not a deal breaker. Again thanks to previous reviews for that heads up. So, all in all, this item is exactly what I expected. It is a basic fully functional pre-amplifier that functions as it should and as I expected. For the money, it can’t be beat ( not to mention that there is no other pre-amplifier even made or sold in this price range). So if you are only looking for exactly what this is, and you don’t want to pay a minimum of $1000.00 for the next least expensive pre-amp out there, this is your next pre-amp. The only one made, the only one sold and the only one available to function as an acceptable pre-amp for your stereo setup. Hope this helps others in the same quandary that I was in when considering this purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023 by LDY
This preamp does it all! It has a processor (tape) loop, a mono switch, a phono stage, multiple tone adjustments and it sounds great! The only complaint that I have is that the ground wire for the phono input is located on the opposite end of the back panel from the phono input plugs and requires a separate ground wire (not the ground wire with the phono cable). Having said that, I hasten to add that the phono stage is dead quiet without a ground wire attached, at least in my system. The phono input can sound a bit bright as well, but there are multiple tone control adjustments available, so one can customize the sound; set it and forget it. The mono switch is useful if you're playing mono LPs. Likewise, if one has a tape recorder or an external processor that you'd like to switch in-and-out, then the tape loop (which, sadly, along with the mono switch, is an almost extinct feature today) is very useful. This is a "traditional" preamp, so don't expect Bluetooth connectivity or digital inputs and you definitely will not be disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019 by Gerald E. Platt
Ordered this preamplifier reluctantly and tested it with Fluance turntable, the audio output was amazing. Bass, Mid and Treble controls are quite responsive. Power LED is little too bright. Build quality is very good except for the power cable. Loudness control is useless. Have connected CD, Vinyl, Cassette deck and phone to it. Loving it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025 by Jay Rai
I am more than pleased with this rack mount preamp. It is driving a couple of Carver PM-120 amps and it is doing an awesome job. At its price point my expectations were fairly low. This preamp destroyed those preconceptions totally. The noise level of this preamp is almost imperceptible, it delivers accurate musical reproduction regardless of the input selection. The big bonus is that it has a MM phono stage that lacks coloration and distortion. To say the least; this is more than one would expect at this price level and the heft of this component fully supports that claim. I wouldn't hesitate purchasing this preamp in the future.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024 by Kevin Emanuel