TAG McLAREN is now well known for its AvantGarde Loudspeaker System and Home Cinema Components. In fact, the F1 AvantGarde Loudspeaker System was recently awarded the prestigious CEDIA 2001 Award for "Excellence in Design". Little do we know that there is a little entry level component, stands tall with the rest of its expensive siblings. A wolf in sheepskin, I would say so.

The little analog preamp PA10 has the design of a high quality audio component just like the rest of the Tag Mclaren equipments. A very versatile preamp that covers every source function you may require. From the fractions of mV generated by the moving coil cartridge to the 2V reference 0dB of the typical compact disc player analog output.

The Tag Mclaren Audio preamplifiers set the standard by incorporating a number of unique and innovative design features on the route to creating a state of the art preamplifier.

Here are some of the design features of the PA10 preamp. The line amplifier is designed to present a high input impedance so that it does not load the volume control potentiometer that immediately precedes it. This in turn lowers the noise generation at 6dB attenuation.

To achieve the objective of extending the low frequency bandwidth while retaining the coupling capacitors to block unwanted and potentially harmful DC potentials, a design was developed and refined to use two feedback loops. The output coupling capacitor, although generously biased, has been included within the feedback loop by using separate DC and audio frequency feedback paths. The DC stabilization is performed by a path which is decoupled at audio frequencies while the audio frequency signals are coupled through high quality plastic film items which are in turn bypassed with low inductance polypropylene components.

The dual feedback path configuration was the inspiration for the development, which led to the straight-line concept with the direct coupled forward, and feedback paths in the PA10 preamplifier.

The combination of discrete component Class A amplifier modules using novel and innovative circuit topologies is at the core of the sophisticated preamplifier circuit designs used across the range of TAG McLAREN F3 series products.

After the technical development of the designs to satisfy the target specifications the final realization of a production preamplifier only comes about after extensive auditioning which ensures that the F3 preamplifier delivers the ultimate sound quality.

	Phono inputs for MC and MM cartridges.
	Five line inputs and three tape loops.
	Dual low-impedance outputs.
	Gold-plated phono connectors.
	Digitally controlled muting.
	Separate headphone amplifier.
	Proprietary Sorbothane - sonic isolation feet.
	Ability to record one input while listening to another.
	Class A discrete component design.
	Detachable Power Cord.

You can never find another more comprehensive preamplifier for so little money. This amazing preamp where high-end sound meet versatility costs only S$1099. Ignore this little gem at your peril or you can head on down to The TAG McLaren showroom at 541 Orchard Road #01-03 Liat Towers and surprise yourself.