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Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
News
North American audiophiles can now experience Leema Acoustics’ Welsh-made hi-fi components.
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At only $279, the Schiit Saga 2 Preamplifier claims to be the best volume control in the world.
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At $50K, the Momentum C4 preamplifier gets a new remote and works seamlessly with optional digital streaming module for another $10K.
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At $68,500 the TAD-C700 Reference Series Preamplifier includes a 400 VA power supply with a toroidal transformer.
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At $249, the 3rd generation iFi ZEN Phono preamp handles both MM and MC cartridges with a subsonic filter that removes imperfections.
Articles
The Quad 303 and 33 are two of the best British vintage audio components from before you were born. How do they sound decades...
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The audiophile-grade Bryston BP-19 is a fully balanced, stereo preamplifier designed for analog purists.
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Configurable audiophile stereo preamp includes hi-res DAC, headphone amplifier, built-in streaming music player with optional phono stage and HDMI connectivity.
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Priced at $699, Kara is a fully discrete, solid state preamp with a headphone jack.
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The TAD-C1000 Preamplifier is a stereo masterpiece that shares design language with the critically acclaimed Evolution Series.
Floorstanding Speakers
The Tannoy Kensington driven by a stack of PrimaLuna electronics and the VPI Signature 21 Turntable were a huge hit at T.H.E. Show 2023.
New Products
Running a high-end MC or MM cartridge on your turntable? The new MoFi MasterPhono Preamplifier offers a rather extensive range of inputs/outputs and loading...
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Flagship component offers leading-edge capabilities like BluOS high-resolution music streaming, Dirac Live Room Correction, Dirac Live Bass Control and four independent subwoofer outputs, a...
Amplifiers
MOON by Simaudio's NORTH Series offers a completely new approach to high-end network streamers/DACs and power amplifiers.
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The Ferrum Audio WANDLA joins a growing list of DAC/preamplifiers that can be used as part of a desktop headphone rig or with external...
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Looking for a high-end streaming pre-amplifier that can be the hub of your system with a power amplifier or pair of active loudspeakers? You...
Articles
Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. Our Editors' Choice 2022 Phono Preamplifier options offer great performance for the money.
Preamplifiers
Does it make sense to spend $2,000 on a phono preamplifier? The McIntosh MP100 might be the best reason yet.
Preamplifiers
While not inexpensive, the Chord Huei phono preamp delivers so much performance from your favorite cartridge that you may swear off digital.
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The Schiit Mani 2 Phono Preamp is $150. With loading for both MCs and MM cartridges. And it's made in America.
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Simaudio Ltd. introduced the Evolution Series MOON 740P Preamplifier, offering a dual-mono, fully balanced differential design that incorporates M-LoVo (MOON low voltage) DC regulation,...
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