We are pleased to announce that pre-orders are now open for the EMM Labs PREi Reference Preamplifier, our most advanced and refined analog preamplifier to date.
Key Dates
- World premier demonstration: Guangzhou Audio Fair, China, Dec 26-28 2025.
- Pre-orders: Now Open
- Shipping Begins: February 1, 2026
Availability & Finishes
- Standard finishes:
- Silver with Black Insert
- All Black
- Optional: Chrome-finished faceplates available by request
MSRP Pricing
- PREi MSRP: $25,000 USD
*Pricing subject to change as of February 1, 2026.
About the PREi
At EMM Labs, we have always understood that the analog preamplifier is the heart of a true reference-grade music system. Its role is simple—but critical: to preserve musical truth with absolute purity.
Building on decades of innovation—from the Meitner PA6i to the award-winning PRE2 and the flagship EMM Labs Pre—the PREi represents the pinnacle of our analog preamplifier design.
Uncompromising Circuit Design
- The PREi is engineered for unmatched transparency and musical realism, featuring:
- Fully discrete, dual-balanced signal paths for absolute channel integrity
- Contactless switching for silent, ultra-reliable operation
- MVControl³ software-driven all-analog volume control for precise, transparent level management
- Meitner Audio Architecture (MAA) circuits designed fully in-house
- Third-generation MXPower³ power system for exceptional stability, noise performance, and transient response
- Custom MCeraTek ceramic circuit boards for superior low-level detail preservation
- Proprietary equalization and Class A amplification for effortless musicality
Crafted Without Compromise
Every PREi is designed and manufactured in Canada, housed in a precision-machined aluminum chassis and operated via an intuitive touch-panel interface.
The result is a preamplifier of extraordinary clarity—one that simply disappears, leaving only the music.
Control & Connectivity Highlights
- XZoom display feature
- New intuitive control system with programmable input settings
- Three volume presets per input
- RS232 port for wired remote and multi-system control
- CE compliant
PRE → PREi Upgrade Program
The PREi is also available as an upgrade package for customers who currently own the EMM Labs Pre.
Upgrade MSRP: $10,900 USD
Upgrade includes:
- New power supply
- New front panel including the new touch panel display
- New internal boards and cabling
This upgrade transforms the original PRE into full PREi specification, delivering the latest EMM Labs analog and power-supply architecture.
Upgrades in Europe can be done by our technician in Amsterdam or, in house by qualified dealers.
Dealer Resources
- PREi Media Kit
- PREi Product Page
- PREi Brochure (Low Rez PDF)
This media kit includes brand new video assets as well as various image tools to market this product.
For dealer pricing, allocation, or upgrade logistics, please contact your EMM Labs sales representative.
