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Electrocompaniet EC 5 Stereo Reference Preamplifier
Electrocompaniet announces EC 5 Reference preamplifier
The analogue control component sits in the company’s reference electronics line and is positioned for systems using its larger power amplifiers. The final version is scheduled for High End Vienna 2026, with market availability planned for June.
Georg S. Kuklick
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Electrocompaniet has announced the EC 5 Stereo Reference Preamplifier, a dedicated analogue control component for its reference electronics range. The model is positioned as a system hub for multiple analogue sources and substantial power amplification rather than as a streaming or conversion product.
The EC 5 is described as the company’s latest Stereo Reference Pre-Amplifier and as a partner for current and legacy Electrocompaniet products. Electrocompaniet’s High End Vienna 2026 product list places it alongside the AW 800 M and AW 300 M mono power amplifiers in the brand’s electronics lineup.
The preamplifier’s role is centred on analogue source selection, level control and system integration. Its official specification covers balanced and single-ended source handling, record outputs and control connections for use in larger installations.
Key specifications
Product type | Stereo Reference Preamplifier |
|---|---|
Inputs | Four balanced two-channel inputs; two single-ended two-channel inputs |
Outputs | Two balanced two-channel outputs plus REC out; one single-ended output plus one REC out |
Control | Ethernet, USB programming, IR selector and trigger connections |
Gain | -73 dB to +20 dB; 20 dB maximum voltage gain |
Frequency response | 0.5 Hz to 450,000 Hz |
THD+N | Below 0.0002% |
SNR | 113 dB |
Channel separation | Greater than 120 dB |
Input impedance | 47 kOhm balanced |
Output impedance | 22 ohm |
Dimensions | 470 mm wide, 420 mm deep, 190 mm high |
Weight | 36 kg |
Electrocompaniet’s High End Vienna 2026 product list gives the EC 5 Reference preamplifier an RRP of €21,999. HiFi BLOG lists market availability for June 2026 and says the final version is scheduled for presentation at High End Vienna 2026.
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- HiFi BLOG - Electrocompaniet EC 5 Preamplifier – Pure Analogue Authority
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