{"product_id":"electrocompaniet-ec5-reference-pre-amplifer","title":"Electrocompaniet EC5 Reference Pre Amplifer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block product-block--header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block product-block--header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"h2 product-single__title\"\u003eEC 5 Stereo Reference Preamplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of preamplifier purity has arrived.\u003cbr\u003eAfter ten years of painstaking development, Electrocompaniet unveils its revolutionary EC 5\u003cbr\u003epreamplifier - a masterpiece that redefines signal integrity through groundbreaking proprietary technologies while honoring Electrocompaniet’s classic design aesthetic with meaningful new upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1337\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0oY0tx1FAog\" title=\"Precision in 1000 Steps: Electrocompaniet’s EC 5 Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"theme-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProprietary Volume Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"theme-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"enlarge-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe EC 5 uses Electrocompaniet’s proprietary, fully electronic volume control — a decade in development — that eliminates mechanical switches, relays or stepped attenuator contact paths in the audio signal. It offers extremely fine resolution (about 0.1 dB steps across 1000 steps) while keeping the signal path length and topology constant regardless of volume setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-sections--14908355674187__rich_text_GVeVye\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section-group-footer-group index-section\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center page-width page-width--narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"theme-block\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-sections--14908355674187__text_columns_nrr4my\" class=\"shopify-section shopify-section-group-footer-group index-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--uniform grid--flush-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-third text-center aos-init aos-animate\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-setting text-spacing\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey architectural features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe EC 5 is a fully discrete, balanced, dual-mono preamplifier operating in pure Class A with independent power supplies per channel and heavy storage capacitance. That hardware platform (plus the “AmpliWire”\/high open‑loop‑bandwidth topology and low negative feedback) reduces distortion, keeps phase coherence, and preserves channel separation.\u003cbr\u003eDual‑mono layout and strong channel isolation reduce crosstalk, so left\/right separation stays vivid even at low playback levels—critical for depth and lateral imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlike volume implementations that change attenuation topology, insert switching, or introduce varying impedance\/phase shifts at different settings, the EC 5’s approach aims to keep the electronics “disappear” and the recording’s spatial information intact from whisper-quiet to room‑filling levels. The result—when combined with good amplification and speakers—is more consistent staging, stable instrument placement, and preserved holographic depth across volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstant signal path and no switching means the electrical length, impedance and phase behavior don’t change as you move the volume—so imaging cues (timing and phase) remain stable at any level. Very fine, repeatable steps (0.1 dB) let you set absolute level without upsetting channel balance or relative microdynamics, which helps keep the soundstage center, depth and instrument positions intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-setting text-spacing\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-setting text-spacing\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA quote from the Electrocompaniet dealer in New York, who has tested the EC5 now for a week or so in preparation for the Axpona Show:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e“It’s the best-performing preamp I’ve ever spent time with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eIt replaced the 4.8 in our system, with no other changes, and the improvement was jaw-dropping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eJoe and I are now often distracted by how excellent the system sounds. We just pause whatever we are doing and stand there, mesmerized.\u003cbr\u003eEven at low-to-moderate volumes, the system is unbelievably transparent and capable of delivering nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eI’ve had some of my best customers come in too. And we listen for a while, and they are full of praise, but then I do something you usually don’t do in an audio presentation: I say, “Are you ready for this?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e…and I turn the volume way DOWN.  One customer leaned forward a bit, closed his eyes, and then opened them, stared at me, and said, “Holy Shit!”  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe ability of this preamp to maintain dynamics, imaging, and fine resolution at low volumes is really impressive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAnd then when you again turn the volume up, slowly, you realize that there’s absolutely no change to the character of the sound…it just gets louder. This is so rare!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eI can tell you this: I’ve paired the AW800M with just about every preamp I have, and also with no preamp…but the EC5 lets it really show its true potential.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/5119\/9345\/files\/070_Flyer_EC5_All_New_Reference_Pre_Amplifier_V2_ORG.pdf?v=1786413838\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e DOWNLOAD PDF DATASHEET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eAll measurements are made at 120V \/ 240V  \/\/50Hz \/ 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance balanced (fixed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e47 KOhms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e22R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Voltage Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e20 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSNR (ref. 1V, 20-20 kHz, A-wht)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e113 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax input voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e10 Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax output voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e10 Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e- 73dB to + 20dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC output voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u0026lt; 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