hARt Lab unveiled the latest Tune Two preamplifier and Tune Three hybrid power amplifier at the Audio Video Show 2024 in Warsaw over the weekend. These products were showcased alongside the OePhi Reference 3.5 speaker systems, utilizing OePhi Reference cables for connectivity. In this article, we will examine the preamplifier in greater detail.
The hARt Lab Tune Two preamplifier boasts an extensive range of features. This latest model includes a network streamer, a DAC unit, a phono preamplifier, and a headphone amplifier. The manufacturer claims that the preamplifier incorporates advanced volume control technology, ensuring minimal distortion in the audio signal.
The hARt Lab Tune Two preamplifier features a Class A vacuum tube amplifier stage, enhanced by a solid-state output stage that is carefully aligned for both performance and sonic quality. This hybrid design allows the preamplifier to deliver exceptional sound, ensuring that your favorite music shines, regardless of the genre.
The design of the preamplifier received particular emphasis. Users have the option to select from 15 different colors for the front lighting, allowing them to align it with their personal preferences and the aesthetics of their environment. Furthermore, there are three adjustable levels of backlight brightness available, or users can opt to turn the backlight off entirely. The preamplifier includes a remote control, but the hARt Lab Tune Two can also be fully managed through a web interface, which is compatible with any modern browser on devices such as smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
The hARt Lab Tune Two preamplifier features an integrated network media player that supports both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections, along with USB ports for attaching external USB drives. It includes a DAC section equipped with coaxial and optical inputs, offering bit-perfect playback and upsampling capabilities. The headphone amplifier is designed as a hybrid, utilizing a tube input stage paired with a transistor output. Additionally, the built-in phono preamplifier is compatible with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges. All supplementary functional components of the hARt Lab Tune Two preamplifier are constructed using discrete elements.
