CH Precision
L1
Introduced 2014$34,500 MSRP
Swiss dual-mono reference line preamplifier with modular input boards and optional X1 external power supply; upgradeable to true two-chassis dual-mono operation. Reviewed by Stereophile in 2019.
MSRP
$34,500
Used market · Excellent
$19,500est.
-43% vs MSRP
as of Aug 17, 2026MSRP to used market
From $34,500 at launch to $19,500 today (estimated).
Specifications
- Type
- solid-state line stage
- Inputs
- XLR, RCA and BNC (modular)
- Outputs
- XLR, RCA and BNC
- Topology
- dual-mono, modular, optional X1 external power supply
- Weight
- 44 lbs
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