{"product_id":"elc-ec5","title":"Electrocompaniet EC 5 Stereo Reference Preamplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of preamplifier purity. After ten years of development, Electrocompaniet presents the EC 5 – a reference preamplifier that redefines signal integrity through proprietary technologies, while honouring Electrocompaniet's classic design with meaningful new upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary volume control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EC 5 uses a fully electronic volume control, developed over a decade, that removes mechanical switches, relays and stepped attenuator contacts from the audio signal path. It offers extremely fine resolution of approximately 0.1 dB across 1000 steps, while the signal path length and topology stay constant regardless of the volume setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey architectural features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fully discrete, balanced, dual-mono preamplifier operating in pure Class A, with independent power supplies per channel and heavy storage capacitance. The AmpliWire high open-loop bandwidth topology and low negative feedback reduce distortion, maintain phase coherence and preserve channel separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImaging and soundstage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dual-mono layout and strong channel isolation minimise crosstalk, keeping left\/right separation vivid even at low listening levels – essential for depth and lateral imaging. The volume implementation keeps constant electrical length, impedance and phase behaviour, preserving imaging cues at every volume level, with fine and repeatable 0.1 dB steps for a stable soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInput impedance (balanced, fixed): 47 kΩ\u003cbr\u003eOutput impedance: 22 Ω\u003cbr\u003eMaximum voltage gain: 20 dB\u003cbr\u003eGain range: -73 dB to +20 dB\u003cbr\u003eSNR (ref. 1 V, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, A-weighted): 113 dB\u003cbr\u003eMax input voltage: 10 Vrms\u003cbr\u003eMax output voltage: 10 Vrms\u003cbr\u003eDC output voltage: \u0026lt; 1 mV\u003cbr\u003eFrequency response: 0.5 Hz – 450 kHz\u003cbr\u003eChannel separation: \u0026gt; 120 dB\u003cbr\u003eTHD+N: \u0026lt; 0.0002 %\u003cbr\u003eInputs: 4x balanced (XLR), 2x single-ended (RCA)\u003cbr\u003eOutputs: 2x balanced \/ REC out, 1x single-ended REC out\u003cbr\u003eControl ports: 1x Ethernet, 1x USB\u003cbr\u003eIR selector: internal \/ external \/ none\u003cbr\u003eTrigger: 2x in \/ 3x out\u003cbr\u003ePower consumption (no load \/ signal): 80 W\u003cbr\u003ePower consumption (standby): \u0026lt; 0.5 W\u003cbr\u003eDimensions (W x D x H): 470 x 420 x 190 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 26 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electrocompaniet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58973917512015,"sku":"ELC.EC5","price":21990.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/1663\/9311\/files\/electrocompaniet-ec-5-image1-big_ies13862444.jpg?v=1790860054","url":"https:\/\/music1st.eu\/products\/elc-ec5","provider":"MUSIC1ST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}