noun
preamplifier; preamp
Audio equipment that amplifies a weak signal before the main amplifier. Common in music and recording contexts.
ギターの音をプリアンプで調整する。
I adjust the guitar sound with a preamp.
このプリアンプは真空管を使っている。
This preamplifier uses vacuum tubes.
Standard katakana spelling for the loanword 'preamplifier'.
Search-only form with interpunct; not a common written variant.
アンプ is a general amplifier, while プリアンプ specifically refers to the preamplification stage.
Loanword from English 'preamplifier', often shortened to 'preamp'.