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The Douk Audio L1 is a compact line preamplifier designed to boost the output level by up to 20 dB of low-voltage audio sources. It relies on an amplification circuit with adjustable gain, a wide frequency response and an interchangeable NE5532P operational amplifier, to match the signal to the requirements of various Hi-Fi devices.
The Douk Audio L1 is a line preamplifier designed to boost the output level of low-voltage audio sources by up to 20 dB. Its amplification circuit operates at 26 V to provide an output voltage of ±12.5 V, allowing the level of sources such as a television, a game console, an MP3 player, a smartphone or a tablet to be aligned with that of the other devices in the setup.
Thanks to its various interfaces, the L1 fits between a source and an amplifier to compensate for an insufficient output level or to allow the use of a longer connection between components. Its adjustable gain range matches the signal strength to the system's needs, while maintaining a wide frequency response and a high signal-to-noise ratio.
The double-sided printed circuit board hosts a NE5532P operational amplifier mounted on DIP8 to be interchangeable, allowing the preamplifier's sonic behavior to be adjusted by replacing the component. This architecture aims for a natural and warm reproduction, while limiting distortion when raising the signal level.


Housed in a low-footprint metal enclosure, the Douk Audio L1 limits its exposure to electromagnetic interference while integrating easily into a Hi-Fi setup. Its mini format is thus suited to systems requiring additional gain without adding a bulky device.
Technical specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Preamplifier |
| Inputs | 1x Jack 3.5mm 1x RCA stereo 1x DIN 5 pins |
| Outputs | 1x RCA stereo 1x DIN 5 pins |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20KHz ( ± 0.5dB) |
| SNR | >80dB |
| THD+N | 0.06% |
| Output level | ±12.5V |
| Gain | 20dB |
| Input sensitivity | 150mW/50KHz @1KHz |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 5-24V DC |
| Dimensions | 87 x 63 x 48mm |
| Weight | 155g |
| Color | Black |
| Package | 1x Douk Audio L1 1x USB to DC cable 1x Jack 3.5mm to RCA cable 1x RCA stereo cable |