Audio Note (UK) M2B Preamplifer with MM Phono Stage

The Audio Note M2B is a full tube preamplifier with phono stage.  It is a truly superb preamp from an industry leader in design.  The reviews of this preamp are sensational, an example of which comes from Stereophile:  “The Audio Note M2 Balanced, like its more expensive stablemate, the M3, is a preamp that all but transcends considerations of timbre and tone, mostly by sounding consistently, supremely right—and then by doing the arguably more important trick of playing music in a consistently involving fashion. Impressive, and very highly recommended.”

The M2 Preamp (non balanced version) won the Enjoy The Blue Note Award in 2023.

The rating is based upon a dent in the rear of the chassis.  The rest of the unit is clean as shown in the photos.  Comes with remote.


Specifications: Tubed stereo preamplifier. Tube complement: two 6DJ8/6922/7308 dual triodes (line stage), one each 6DJ8/ECC88, 12AX7A/ECC83, 12AU7A/ECC82 (phono stage), one 6X5WGT full-wave rectifier (power supply). Inputs: 5, including phono. Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.5dB (phono and line). Input impedance: 47k ohms. Output impedance at 1kHz: 600 ohms balanced, 150 ohms unbalanced. Line amplifier gain: 23dB balanced, 17dB unbalanced. Phono preamp gain: 53dB (to tape outputs). Line stage inverts polarity.
Dimensions: 17.5" W by 5.5" H by 15.75" D. Weight: 32 lbs.