The Metz Preamp

A serious electronics enthusiast with an engineering background, when Reinhard Metz set out on this design the main goal was to create a straightforward stereo source selector, monitor selector, volume control, and line amp, and not much more. The resulting preamplifier, with 8 inputs, including MM phono, plus 4 recording outputs and a front panel headphone output, is a popular project. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2010.

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced that Association member Skyworth Group, one of the largest TV manufacturers in China, has launched the Metz Sculpture 1 TV and speakers complete with wireless connectivity technology. As part of the Black Label Sculpture Series, this launch serves as Metz’s world premier product from the century-old luxury TV manufacturer now owned by Skyworth.