diff --git a/src/batdetect2/train/train.py b/src/batdetect2/train/train.py
index 1f1745a..8845fa8 100644
--- a/src/batdetect2/train/train.py
+++ b/src/batdetect2/train/train.py
@@ -73,9 +73,8 @@ def run_train(
 
     audio_loader = audio_loader or build_audio_loader(config=audio_config)
 
-    if model is not None:
-        preprocessor = preprocessor or model.preprocessor
-
+    # NOTE: Create a new preprocessor instead of using the one from the model
+    #       to avoid issues with device placement.
     preprocessor = preprocessor or build_preprocessor(
         input_samplerate=audio_loader.samplerate,
         config=model_config.preprocess,