Emotiva BasX PT2 Stereo Preamplifier/DAC/Tuner

Description

The PT2 is a high performance stereo preamplifier, which includes a high performance stereo FM tuner, a generous number of inputs for line level analog sources, a built-in DAC with plenty of digital inputs for all of your digital audio sources, including a high-resolution asynchronous USB input and a built-in AptX HD capable Bluetooth receiver, and a high performance phono preamp that supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.

The BasX PT2 enables you to experience the flexibility and superb sound quality you can achieve with separate audiophile components at a surprisingly affordable price. The PT2 is a high performance stereo preamplifier, which includes a high performance stereo FM tuner, a generous number of inputs for line level analog sources, a built-in DAC with plenty of digital inputs for all of your digital audio sources, including a high-resolution asynchronous USB input and a built-in AptX HD capable Bluetooth receiver, and a high performance phono preamp that supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. The PT2 can be operated via the simple front panel controls, or by the included infrared remote control. The intuitive menu system makes the PT2 simple to configure and operate, and the large bright blue VFD display on the front panel is easy to read, and shows you exactly what’s going on at all times. Match the PT2 with a power amplifier and a pair of speakers for a great sounding stereo system, or use the comprehensive active Bass Management system to add a powered subwoofer, and build a complete audiophile quality 2.1 channel system.

The new BasX PT2 builds on the legacy of our PT-100 and PT1, and adds some important features, to bring you the next step in the evolution of affordable audiophile components. The PT2 offers more inputs, a complete active analog Bass Management system, an FM tuner that allows you to tune FM stations directly from the remote control, a set of Home Theater Bypass inputs, and a sleek modern design aesthetic. If you’ve been waiting to experience the flexibility and performance of separate components then now is the time.

Sound Quality First

Highly optimized circuit layout ensures the best possible sound quality, with low distortion, wide bandwidth, and a virtually silent noise floor.

Analog inputs on the BasX PT2 follow a pure analog signal path and are never converted into the digital domain. All switching, Volume control, and Tone control in the PT2 is accomplished in the analog domain.

Precision digital conversion on all digital inputs is provided by the legendary Analog Devices AD1955 24/192k DAC.

The built-in high sensitivity FM tuner features 15 station presets and a Mono mode to help make even weak stations listenable.

Flexible Input And Output Options

A full complement of analog inputs, including two line level inputs, and a high quality phono input that supports both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges.

A full complement of digital inputs, including one USB input, one coax S/PDIF input, and one optical S/PDIF input (Toslink), all support sample rates and bit depths up to 24/192. The built-in high-performance Bluetooth receiver supports Bluetooth 5 and both AptX and AAC.

An independent, high current, direct coupled headphone amplifier provides a high quality signal to drive your favorite headphones for personal listening.

For a high quality two-channel system, simply connect the main full-range stereo outputs on the PT2 to a separate high quality stereo power amp and a good pair of speakers, or to the inputs on a pair of powered monitors.

For use in a high-performance 2.1 channel system, the PT2 includes separate outputs for the main speakers and a powered subwoofer, with a fixed 90 Hz crossover frequency, and active 12 dB / octave Linkwitz-Riley high-pass and low-pass filters.

Controls That Are Both Convenient And Familiar

A large easy to read blue VFD display gives you all the information you need about how your BasX PT2 is configured, and can be fully dimmed for intimate listening. The flexible menu system offers easy access to all important features and makes menu navigation a breeze.

The front panel on the PT2 features a familiar Volume Control knob but now with precision crafted knurling and soft blue glow from the crescent shaped active light, or you can control the output level from your favorite chair using the convenient remote control. The unique Balance control on the PT2 simultaneously adjusts the levels of both channels so the overall sound level in your room remains constant when you make delicate adjustments.

The intelligent Volume control in the PT2 remembers the levels you set on the headphone output and main outputs independently, ensuring that you won’t get any surprises when connecting and disconnecting your headphones.

Bass and Treble controls provide a familiar way to adjust your system to sound just the way you like it.

The FM Tuner in the PT2 allows you to tune FM stations manually or easily assign your favorite stations to any of the convenient channel presets.

All of the features on the PT2 can be operated from the front panel controls or from the included full-function infrared remote control.

Great Sound: Now And For Years To Come

The BasX PT2 features a heavy steel 2RU chassis, and a solid milled aluminum front panel, for rugged good looks.

Top quality construction throughout, including double-sided FR4 circuit boards with plated-through holes, and SMD construction in critical locations, ensures that the PT2 will provide you with a long life of trouble free service.

Our full three year warranty ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your PT2 for years to come.