Leema Acoustics Pyxis Preamplifier

Features include both single-ended and balanced analogue inputs and outputs, tone controls, USB digital connectivity for use with computers, on-board 24 bit 96 kHz DAC for digital sources, high performance headphone amplifier and an optional built-in, high quality MM / MC phono-stage.

Pyxis’ analogue signal path is fully balanced throughout. In many ways it is actually two complete pre-amplifiers – one for each signal phase.

Pyxis features Leema’s proprietary LIPS® control interface. LIPS® type 1 & 2 are both included, allowing Pyxis to integrate with home automation systems and other Leema components. Using LIPS® it is possible to feed any Leema power amplifier with a constant high-level audio signal and control the volume at the input stage of the power amplifier. This is achieved by using ‘fly-by-wire’ control data from the Pyxis which ensures maximum signal-to-noise ratio and resolution of the audio signal, by running the audio interconnect cables at an unattenuated high-level.

Technical Specification:

• THD: 0.004%
• Noise: < -100 dB
• Freqency Response: 5 Hz - 100 kHz (+0/-3 dB)
• Number of balanced Inputs (XLR): 2
• Number of un-balanced Inputs (RCA): 5
• Internal Phono Amplifier: Optional (MM & MC Input)
• Tape Input: 1
• Tape Output: 1
• MP3 Inputs (front panel): 1
• USB: Yes (Bi-directional - up to 48 kHz sampling rate, 16 bit)
• S/PDIF Output: 1 (Co-axial)
• S/PDIF Input: 1 (Co-axial)
• Headphone Outputs: 1
• Pre-out Outputs: 1x Un-balanced (RCA) & 1x Balanced (XLR)
• Channel gain adjust for each individual input
• Low Frequency Adjust 50 Hz +/- 6 dB
• High Frequency Adjust 15 kHz +/- 6 dB
• Mute Buton: Yes
• Balance Adjust: (left/Right)
• LIPS® system: Master or Slave 
• Dimensions: 440*320*110mm
• Carton: 590x450x210mm
• Mass: 10Kg

We endeavour to despatch same day for orders placed up to 1pm on available stock items (items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 24 hours"). Please remember to check with us first for a physical stock check if next day delivery is important to you. Any items with stock message "Usually dispatched within 72 hours" are items that we do not hold in stock but order in from the importer or manufacturer as soon as a customer order is received. Occasionally these may be delayed beyond 72 hours due to importer/manufacturer stock levels but we will inform you as soon as we can if this is the case.

UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge.  Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders:

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

Collect in Store or Home Install

At the request of the manufacturer some items cannot be supplied by mail order but you can click and buy them and then elect to collect them from our store or arrange a home install (if applicable). Applicable items clearly state that they are Collect in store or home install. Once ordered you will receive a message prompting you to contact us by phone or email to arrange for us to deliver and install or to reserve and collect from our store at your convenience, you will also be advised of the delivery time / stock availability as not all Home install / collect in store items are held in stock.