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Commentary

The pre-main amplifier of the UA series announced as the definitive pre-main amplifier.

It has two Phono MAG input terminals, one for MM type and the other can be used by switching between MM type and MC type.

The preamp and main amp can be connected and separated by a switch so that they can be used separately.

Center channel output is mounted.

Model Rating
Type Stereo pre-main amplifier
Music power
(0.3% distortion rate, 1 kHz, IHF)
220W (4 Ω)
145W (8 Ω)
Continuous rated output
(Distortion Rate 0.3%, 1 kHz, Both Channel Operation)
64W + 64W (4 Ω)
50W + 50W (8 Ω)
Effective Output (Distortion Rate 0.3%, 1 kHz, Single-channel Operation) 60W/60W (8 Ω)
Frequency characteristic AUX : 20 Hz to 50 kHz ± 1 dB
Output Bandwidth (constant distortion rate 0.3%, IHF) 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (Volume Max, Tone Midpoint
Effective power, IHF)
Phono MAG:80dB
AUX:100dB
Distortion factor 0.08% or Less (6W ~ 45W, 1 khz)
Input Sensitivity / Impedance Phono 1, 2 (MM) : 3mV/43k Ω
Phono 2 (MC) : 0.155mV/150 Ω
Phono/CER : 71mV/100k Ω
MIC : 1.9mV/50k Ω
Tape Head : 1.8mV/150k Ω
Tuner, Tape Monitor, AUX : 180mV/200k Ω
Main Input : 500mV/100k Ω
Damping factor 67 or More (8 Ω, 1 kHz)
Output terminal Speaker terminal : 4 Ω ~ 16 Ω
Headphone jack
Tape-Rec terminal for simultaneous tape recording
DIN standard TAPE recorder / reconnector
Preamplifier output (Pre Out, 3 v)
Center Channel Output (Center Out, 500 mv)
Equalizer Phono:RIAA
Tape Head:NAB
Residual noise (volume minimum, tone mid-point) 0.8 mv or Less (8 Ω)
Attachment mechanism Tone Control (3 dB step)
High/Low Filter
Loudness contour
Audio muting (-20dB)
AC outlet (2 interlocked systems, 1 non-interlocked system)
Power supply voltage 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption No signal : 40 VA
Maximum : 250 VA
External dimensions Width 405x Height 140x Depth 339 mm
Weight 12.3kg