{"product_id":"uns-unicopre-mb","title":"Unison Research Unico Pre v2 Fully Balanced Hybrid Preamplifier Midnight Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnico PRE v2 is the new flagship preamplifier in the Unico series, featuring a completely renewed design that is both elegant and modern. The project reflects the new stylistic language of the Unico product family, officially introduced with the\u003cstrong\u003e Unico PRE v2\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e Unico DM v2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe front panel, machined from a solid 15-mm-thick aluminium block, conveys solidity and outstanding build precision. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Midnight Black\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes enhance every design detail, while the carefully refined surface is pleasing both to the touch and to the eye. 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