Tangent Pre Amp II Pre Amplifier

Tangent PreAmp II pre amplifier is part of the Tangent hi-fi II range, a budget, compact range of hi-fi separates designed for great sound at a low price. The PreAmp II provides you with multiple sources to feed to power amplifiers. It can also be used to add wireless connectivity to active speakers.

This is a versatile unit with a wired digital optical input. It also has a line input that can be switched to take a MM cartridge for a turntable connection. There is also a 3.5mm aux input. The unit can also be connected to Bluetooth devices as well as Wi-Fi. You can then stream music from your smartphone, tablet or PC.

Good connectivity

The PreAmp II has a wide range of connectivity options. Digital inputs include wired optical input as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The line input is via RCA sockets and can be switched to take a MM cartridge. There is also a 3.5mm aux input. Finally, there is now a balanced XLR output for feeding each channel to a power amplifier.

Today, many more people are returning to vinyl and the new second generation PreAmp II, has a built-in RIAA / Phono module. You can now add a MM turntable without needing to add an external pre-amp.

Headphone output

The Tangent PreAmp II also has a good quality headphone amplifier built in. You can connect any good quality headphones for that classic tangent sound. The socket is conveniently placed on the front of the unit. There is also a sub-output for connecting a subwoofer to boost the bass response of your system.

Remote control

The PreAmp II comes with a fully functional remote control. The unit also has a wake up feature. The preamp will automatically turn on as soon as it detects a Bluetooth stream or a signal on the aux input.

The Hifi II range

The Hifi II range comprises the PowerAmpster II amplifier, the Tangent Tuner II radio and the CD II CD player. The PowerAmpster power amplifier is a compact but powerful unit with 100W per channel. It is class D. The amp can be switched to mono bridge mode and has a balance XLR input. There is also an RCA input.

Tangent Tuner II

The Tangent Tuner II (available separately) is both an analogue FM as well as a DAB tuner. It provides easy access to local and national stations and uses the latest technology. FM reception features RDS, and the sound is refined and clear. Dab and DAB+ stations lock in fast and have stunning clarity. Finally, a clear white text display gives you all the information you need on the station and the track being played.

Tangent CD II

The Tangent CD II (available separately) is a CD player with style. The compact form factor matches the rest of the series. The CD II can play all current CD formats including MP3 discs. The unit also has digital optical as well as RCA outputs. At only 7cm high this CD player will fit anywhere.

Who are Tangent

Tangent are a relatively new company that has established itself as a manufacturer of budget but great sounding products. They are based in Denmark and stay at the forefront of technological developments and design trends. They have twenty years of experience and are uncompromising when it comes to sound quality.

Top designers have worked on Tangent products. The components have a Scandinavia minimalism coupled with an aesthetic design that has its own signature look. It is now possible to make Audio products cheaply by using sub standard components. However Tangent always use Top quality parts.