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An electronic circuit or device that detects and strengthens weak signals, as from a radio receiver, for subsequent, more powerful volume stages.

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Usage examples (36)
  • Very strong FM stations can overload a DTV receiver or antenna preamplifier just like very strong TV stations.
  • While setting up my new preamplifier in preferences under
  • A workaround solution is to use a quality phono preamplifier, such as
  • McCormack Audio debuts new amplifier, preamplifier for two-channel holdouts
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