AMC XPI Pre Amplifier - Pre Loved
The AMC XP / XPi is a well-featured solid-state stereo preamplifier built to offer good flexibility, clean sound, and useful convenience features, especially for systems with multiple sources and/or mixed analogue/digital components.
Key Features & Strengths
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Six input channels allow hooking up a turntable (via Phono/Aux), CD player, tuner, multimedia sources, DVD, and tape. Tape-monitoring means you can listen through and/or record from tape outputs, switching between sources while recording.
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The “MIX” mode is a clever feature: it lets you combine outputs from multiple inputs (like listening to CD + a computer output via multimedia input) simultaneously, all merged through the preamp's outputs. Good for background listening, multi-source overlap, or situations where you want overlays.
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High flexibility in input sensitivity adjustment means you can level match sources. If one source is much louder than another, you can tweak so switching is less jarring.
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Balanced (XLR) pre-outs help if you have long interconnect runs, or want a cleaner (less noisy) signal path, especially in demanding setups or pro-audio style rigs.
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Auto On/Off functionality is useful: you don’t always have to manually power it up. In “Audio Sense” mode, it powers on when signal is detected, and goes to (or remains in) standby a few minutes after signals fall below threshold. Trigger input/output allow linking with other components.
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Tone control: Bass, Treble, Balance adjustments let user tweak sound to preference or compensate for room acoustics. There is tone bypass or passive tone control path to preserve signal purity.
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Build is solid; components used are “audiophile grade” for the controls, and layout/design aims to reduce noise and distortion.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | AMC XP / XPi Stereo Preamplifier |
| Inputs | 6 inputs: Phono/Aux, CD, Tuner, Multimedia, DVD, Tape |
| Tape Monitoring | Full tape monitoring capability |
| Input Sensitivity | Adjustable input sensitivities for all inputs |
| Outputs | XLR Balanced Pre-Out; unbalanced pre-outs; trigger outputs |
| Modes / Features | MIX mode (listen to source + multimedia simultaneously); auto power on/off by audio sensing; trigger control; balanced outputs for pro-audio / reduced noise paths |
| Tone Controls | Passive tone control circuit that’s designed for natural sound; tone bypass possible via controls |
| Front Panel Controls | Volume, balance, bass/treble, input selection, power switch, headphones out (if applicable) |
| Auto On/Off / Trigger | Rear panel switch with options: Audio Sense (turns on when a signal >10mV is detected, stays on for ~5 minutes after signal stops), Trigger (3-30V AC/DC), or Constant (manual on/off) |
| Power / Voltage | Local mains voltage selectable; internal AC selector (115V or 230V depending on region) |
| Additional | Rack-mountable (XP) version; non-rack version (XPi) |
Original: $268.20
-70%$268.20
$80.46







Description
The AMC XP / XPi is a well-featured solid-state stereo preamplifier built to offer good flexibility, clean sound, and useful convenience features, especially for systems with multiple sources and/or mixed analogue/digital components.
Key Features & Strengths
-
Six input channels allow hooking up a turntable (via Phono/Aux), CD player, tuner, multimedia sources, DVD, and tape. Tape-monitoring means you can listen through and/or record from tape outputs, switching between sources while recording.
-
The “MIX” mode is a clever feature: it lets you combine outputs from multiple inputs (like listening to CD + a computer output via multimedia input) simultaneously, all merged through the preamp's outputs. Good for background listening, multi-source overlap, or situations where you want overlays.
-
High flexibility in input sensitivity adjustment means you can level match sources. If one source is much louder than another, you can tweak so switching is less jarring.
-
Balanced (XLR) pre-outs help if you have long interconnect runs, or want a cleaner (less noisy) signal path, especially in demanding setups or pro-audio style rigs.
-
Auto On/Off functionality is useful: you don’t always have to manually power it up. In “Audio Sense” mode, it powers on when signal is detected, and goes to (or remains in) standby a few minutes after signals fall below threshold. Trigger input/output allow linking with other components.
-
Tone control: Bass, Treble, Balance adjustments let user tweak sound to preference or compensate for room acoustics. There is tone bypass or passive tone control path to preserve signal purity.
-
Build is solid; components used are “audiophile grade” for the controls, and layout/design aims to reduce noise and distortion.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | AMC XP / XPi Stereo Preamplifier |
| Inputs | 6 inputs: Phono/Aux, CD, Tuner, Multimedia, DVD, Tape |
| Tape Monitoring | Full tape monitoring capability |
| Input Sensitivity | Adjustable input sensitivities for all inputs |
| Outputs | XLR Balanced Pre-Out; unbalanced pre-outs; trigger outputs |
| Modes / Features | MIX mode (listen to source + multimedia simultaneously); auto power on/off by audio sensing; trigger control; balanced outputs for pro-audio / reduced noise paths |
| Tone Controls | Passive tone control circuit that’s designed for natural sound; tone bypass possible via controls |
| Front Panel Controls | Volume, balance, bass/treble, input selection, power switch, headphones out (if applicable) |
| Auto On/Off / Trigger | Rear panel switch with options: Audio Sense (turns on when a signal >10mV is detected, stays on for ~5 minutes after signal stops), Trigger (3-30V AC/DC), or Constant (manual on/off) |
| Power / Voltage | Local mains voltage selectable; internal AC selector (115V or 230V depending on region) |
| Additional | Rack-mountable (XP) version; non-rack version (XPi) |























