Preamplifiers
Rotel DX-3 – Compact hi-fi quality for demanding listening
Rotel has announced the new DX-3 headphone amplifier, DAC and preamplifier, which combines top-notch audio performance with a compact design. The device...
Budget-class “high-end” – iFi ZEN Phono 3 RIAA Equalizer / Preamplifier
IFI's Zen Phono 3 is a great RIAA equalizer/preamp for your vinyl player at a fraction of the cost. From innovative yet affordable audio devices like...
Musical Fidelity M8x Vinyl – Can this turntable preamp get any better?
Musical Fidelity has introduced its new flagship model, the M8x Vinyl turntable preamplifier, designed for the most demanding analog audio lovers...
Nedis AAMP2411 RIAA Preamplifier
An affordable but high-quality RIAA preamplifier - even better with modding. With a vinyl player, you always need a so-called RIAA equalizer/preamplifier...
New powerful Class D amplifier
Atohm has launched a new powerful class-D RS700 amplifier. The amplifier is designed with a dual mono structure and features a powerful 32-bit, 295 MHz Sigma DSP (Digital Signal Processor)...
Pro-Ject Audio Systems introduces updated Pre Box S2 Digital preamplifier
Well-known Austrian company Pro-Ject Audio Systems has introduced the latest version of its popular Pre Box series. The Pre Box S2 Digital Edition 2023 is based on...
Gold Note's new phono preamplifier plays almost like a record
Italian high-end manufacturer Gold Note has introduced the PH-1000 Lite turntable preamplifier for those serious about vinyl playback. However, it is a more affordable and lightweight version of the manufacturer's...
Affordable and small standalone hifi from Tangent
Danish hi-fi manufacturer Tangent has introduced two affordable and compact amplifiers. The PreAmp II, as the name suggests, is a preamplifier, while the PowerAmpster is...
An integrated amplifier tailored for the future?
The NAD C399 is the new flagship of its manufacturer's Classic series, with a list of features that will convince you now and tomorrow - among other things, because the amplifier is...
Chord Electronics launches new top-of-the-line preamplifier
Chord Electronics has introduced the new Ultima Pre 3 preamplifier at the top of its range. It has been completely redesigned inside and out.
Exposure's new flagship preamplifier for turntables
British hi-fi manufacturer Exposure Electronics has introduced a new phono preamplifier to the top of its range.
McIntosh introduces the dual-cabinet C12000 preamplifier
High-end manufacturer McIntosh has announced the new C12000 preamplifier. What's special about it is that the device is housed in two separate enclosures, one of which houses the audio section...
Now available: One of the best streamers!
NAD Electronics' C 658 is a streaming preamplifier that offers both familiar and new technology in a compact yet stylish package.
High-end compact all-rounder
The GoldNote DS-10 is a high-end all-in-one device that caters to the needs of modern music lovers in style. The DS-10 is a network player, i.e. streamer, DA converter, headphone amplifier...
High-end feel at an almost budget price – IFI Zen Phono turntable preamplifier
IFI-Audio's new Zen series offers unprecedented quality and performance at an affordable price, according to IFI. It's easy to believe this when you look at the price of just 129 euros...
Autumn new products from McIntosh
McIntosh has announced new features from the new, more compact 8-series. The C8 tube preamplifier, like the familiar MA252, is built in a pleasantly compact housing. Purely analog...
Testing Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T & Pre Box RS2 Digital: "High-end for every home"
Pro-Ject's CD Box RS2 T and Pre Box RS2 Digital combo received an EISA award in the best digital source category last year. Was it...
T + A released a redesigned HV series preamplifier with top-quality components and a unique PCB layout
The T + A HV series is an example of absolute top quality, with every component being reference level and improving from that level requires huge...
Luxman launches flagship CL-1000 preamplifier
Luxman has introduced the new CL-1000 tube preamplifier. It is the manufacturer's new flagship model and the successor to the C-1000 introduced in 1975. Among other things, it features...
Quad adds Pre preamplifier to its Artera range
British hi-fi manufacturer Quad has expanded its Artera range with the new Artera Pre preamplifier. After a 10-year hiatus, it introduces Tilt tone control....
McIntosh C2700 preamplifier – featuring tube technology and a new DA2 digital module
McIntosh has introduced the new C2700 preamplifier, which combines the company's 70 years of experience in tube technology with the latest DA2 converter. The tubes are five 12AX7A and...
McIntosh introduces new C53 preamplifier – the first device with a redesigned digital module
American high-end veteran McIntosh has announced a new C53 preamplifier. The manufacturer has used its new DA2 digital module for the first time.
Audio-Technica introduces new step-up preamp for MC speakers
Audio-Technica has introduced the new AT-SUT1000 RIAA preamplifier for MC cartridges. It features a large-pole, hand-wound transformer that supports a wide range of voltages...
McIntosh's new C49 preamp needs an updated DAC
McIntosh has introduced the new C49 preamplifier. It offers a bunch of inputs, a home theater pass-through, and a headphone amplifier. The DAC module can be upgraded to a newer one if desired.
Testing DSPeaker Anti-Mode X4 – better surround sound from Finland
Tampere-based DSPeaker struck gold with its Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core room correction DAC, as it was on the list of recommended devices in the prestigious...