RL11

About the RL11

The Acurus RL-11 is a solid state remote line preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional musicality without sacrificing accuracy. It features a wide frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz, very low total harmonic distortion of 0.06%, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 95dB A-weighted. The RL-11 provides a gain of 17.7dB with an input sensitivity of 60mV and a maximum output of 8V RMS. It uses advanced solid state engineering and laser-trimmed volume and balance potentiometers typically found in much more expensive components. The unit is praised for its transparency, subtlety, and soundstage quality, often compared favorably to higher-priced preamplifiers. It does not include a phono stage, so a separate phono preamp is required for vinyl playback. The RL-11 is well-regarded for its reliability, consistency, and ease of use, making it a highly sought-after preamplifier in the used market.