{"title":"Preamplifiers","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreamplifiers serve multiple purposes, like boosting weaker audio signals to a level strong enough for power amplifiers, controlling volume, and switching between audio sources. Our preamps produce warm, high-quality sound throughout your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beepre2-300b-preamplifier-kit","title":"Bottlehead BeePre2 300B Preamplifier Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bottlehead BeePre2 is a 300B-based vacuum tube preamplifier that redefines what a line stage can be. Using directly heated triodes for voltage gain, it delivers breathtaking transparency, texture, and drive. The BeePre2 is a no-compromise centerpiece for serious tube systems—especially when paired with Bottlehead \u003ca title=\"Bottlehead Eros 2 Phono Preamplifier Kit\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/..\/products\/eros-2-phono-preamplifier-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ephono preamps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Bottleheaed Kaiju 300B Amplifier Kit\" href=\"..\/..\/..\/..\/..\/products\/kaiju-300b-amplifier-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epower amps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer two upgrade options to make the BeePre2 even more versatile. The \u003ca title=\"Bee2Quiet Stepped Attenuator\/Constant Current Source Upgrade for BeePre2\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/products\/bee2quiet-upgrade-for-beepre2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBee2Quiet\u003c\/a\u003e replaces the stock volume control on your BeePre2 with a stepped attenuator featuring stereo coarse and fine controls with thirty-six 1.5dB steps for a total of -52.5dB attenuation. Add the \u003ca title=\"Hybrid Shunt Regulator and Low Impedance Balanced Output upgrade kit\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/products\/beepre2-output-upgrade-hybrid-shunt-regulator-and-low-impedance-balanced-output\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHybrid Shunt Regulator and Low Impedance Balanced Output upgrade kit\u003c\/a\u003e to lower output impedance substantially to about 400 ohms from the unbalanced output, and allow for the addition of balanced XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt typically takes anywhere from a day to a couple of weeks to get your kit ready to ship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bottlehead BeePre2 has a universal power transformer and can be used worldwide by following the wiring instructions in the manual. Please note that \u003cstrong\u003einternational customers will need to provide their own power cord.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're now including the square version of our badge in each amplifier and preamplifier kit. If you prefer the word mark version, please note that in your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottlehead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52102752076145,"sku":"PREK-BEEPRE-2","price":1535.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6408\/6641\/files\/Bottlehead_BeePre2_Lifestyle.jpg?v=1775341484"},{"product_id":"moreplay-preamplifier-kit","title":"Bottlehead Moreplay Preamplifier Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMoreplay is a retro-nod to our Foreplay preamp, which was our most popular kit of the late 90s and early 2000s. Foreplay was intended to be a basic and easy to build preamp to accompany our original S.E.X. amplifier kit which, at the time, was a power amp with no built in level control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Moreplay is a compact, line-level tube preamp that adds drive, dimension, and a touch of tube sweetness to any audio system. Featuring a 6V6-based circuit and three switchable inputs, it’s the perfect hub for digital and analog sources alike. Whether you’re building your first tube system or looking to enhance a solid-state rig, Moreplay delivers maximum musicality with minimum fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bottlehead Moreplay has a universal power transformer and can be used worldwide by following the wiring instructions in the manual. Please note that \u003cstrong\u003einternational customers will need to provide their own power cord.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're now including the square version of our badge in each amplifier and preamplifier kit. If you prefer the word mark version, please note that in your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottlehead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52102752141681,"sku":"PREK-MOREPLAY","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6408\/6641\/files\/moreplay-preamplifier-kit-1406004.jpg?v=1752975577"},{"product_id":"sex-4-moreplay-bundle","title":"More SEX Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe built the SEX 4 to be the perfect companion to our popular Moreplay preamplifier. We're offering the two as a bundle at a discount. After all, everyone could use More SEX. In this kit you'll get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bottlehead SEX 4 Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/products\/single-ended-experimenters-kit-4-0-for-headphones-sensitive-speakers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe all-new SEX 4 amplifier kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bottlehead Moreplay Preamplifier Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/products\/moreplay-preamplifier-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOur best-selling Moreplay preamplifier kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet 10% off the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Moreplay Upgrade Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/products\/moreplay-upgrade-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMoreplay Upgrade\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Bottlehead Power Cord Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/products\/bottlehead-power-cord-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePower Cord kit\u003c\/a\u003e if you buy them with the combo! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're now including the square version of our badge in each amplifier and preamplifier kit. If you prefer the word mark version, please note that in your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottlehead","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62394534494577,"sku":"BUNDLE-MORESEX","price":1219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6408\/6641\/files\/more-sex-combo-8153832.png?v=1759027208"},{"product_id":"the-bottlehead-reference-system","title":"The Bottlehead Reference System","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeePre2 and Paradyne were designed with the same goals in mind: high headroom, low noise, and a direct, unforced presentation. Together, they deliver power and warmth without effort. With a conservatively rated 35 watts per channel, Paradyne brings nearly three times the output of our next most powerful amp, and BeePre2 is built to drive it properly.BeePre2’s low output impedance and ample voltage swing give Paradyne exactly what it wants at the input, with control and clarity intact. The result is a signal chain that stays stable from source to speaker, preserving dynamics, tone, and space without strain. No workarounds or mismatches. Just a front end and power stage operating as a system. Grab the combo for a 15% discount. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're now including the square version of our badge in each amplifier and preamplifier kit. If you prefer the word mark version, please note that in your order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: volume discounts do not apply to packages like the Reference System or MoreSex Combo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottlehead","offers":[{"title":"Bottlehead logo without name","offer_id":63353707495793,"sku":null,"price":5970.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6408\/6641\/files\/Bottlehead_Reference_System.jpg?v=1775339867"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/6408\/6641\/collections\/preamplifiers-6209161.jpg?v=1775565010","url":"https:\/\/bottlehead.mom\/collections\/preamplifiers.oembed","provider":"Bottlehead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}