AudioSource® Launches PRE200 Dual Zone Preamplifier At 2008 CEDIA Expo

With Multiple Inputs and Dual Zone Outputs, the PRE200 is an Affordable Yet Versatile Addition to AudioSource’s Complete Lineup of Home Theater and Whole House A/V Electronics [The following is a release from AudioSource]

September 19, 2008

AudioSource® is proud to announce that it will launch its new PRE200 dual zone preamplifier at the 2008 CEDIA Expo, held in Denver from Sept. 4-7 at the Colorado Convention Center, booth 560. The PRE200, scheduled to ship in November 2008, has an MSRP of $399.95. “The PRE200 is an affordable yet versatile addition to AudioSource’s complete lineup of quality home theater and whole house A/V electronics,” explained Stewart Millager, AudioSource director of engineering. “With multiple inputs and dual zone outputs, the PRE200 will be a welcome addition for anyone requiring a solid preamp that won’t bust the bank that is also backed by AudioSource’s decades of respected product development and design experience.” Added Millager, “In the video surveillance market, a customer can also utilize the PRE200’s composite video inputs to monitor video cameras, such as for use with TVs with picture-in-picture capability. Or, a customer can connect A/V from an iPod, as well. The PRE200 is quite multi-functional and multi-capable for a number of applications.” Features of the AudioSource PRE200 dual zone preamplifier include: • Six (6) back panel inputs: DVD, CD, AV1, AV2, AV3, Tuner • Front panel MP3 input • Three (3) audio composite outputs: Main, Zone 2, and Record Out • OSD (On Screen Display) shows which input is selected for three seconds after an input change • Remote IR Sensor in front panel for Main Zone Control • Remote input via 3.5mm TRS IR for Zone 2 Control • Shelving Bass control at 200Hz • Shelving Treble control at 2500Hz • Tone Bypass switch • Separate level control IC’s for each zone • Each zone can independently select from available sources • Remote control included, with credit card remote for 2nd Zone • Front panel 3.5mm MP3 input jack (overrides back panel AV1 input) Specifications for the AudioSource PRE200 dual zone preamplifier include: • THD+Noise < 0.008 percent at rated output (2.0V rms) • Frequency Response: 10Hz to 100kHz ± 0.5db • Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB (all Line Level Inputs Ref to 2.0V rms) • Input sensitivity: 315mV rms for 2.0V output • Output for 0.008 percent THD+N: 2.0V rms • Input Impedance 47k Ohm • Output Impedance 600 Ohm • Operating AC Mains Voltage 117VAC and 234VAC • ETLus, ETLc and CE approvals • Dimensions: 16.5 inches (419mm)W x 2.75 inches (70mm)H x 12 inches (305mm)D • Anodized Aluminum Faceplate • All input/output connectors are gold RCA connectors Due to continual product improvement, pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. Rodin is located at 9200 North Decatur Street, Portland, Oregon, USA 97203. For more information, please call 503-978-3321, or visit www.rodinaudio.com

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