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Definition: preamplifier


(1) In the hi-fi stereo and home theater worlds, a preamplifier accepts signals from audio and video sources and feeds them to the amplifier and screen. For details, see preamp.

(2) An electronic device that boosts signals to a certain level, which may be further amplified. Preamplifiers are used in fields such as test and measurement, optical detection and audio engineering.