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VTL TL7.5 Series III Line Stage Preamplifier and MB450 Series III Mono-Bloc Amps (Hi-Fi+)
|When the VTL TL7.5 first appeared, way back in 2002, it marked a serious watershed in the evolution of valve electronics. For so long the poor and far from pretty relation of sleeker, more stylish ...read more -
McIntosh Laboratory Introduces the D100 DAC/Preamplifier (Hi-Fi+)
|20th February 2013, Bournemouth, UK - The global leader in high-performance home entertainment systems for over 60 years, has launched a new highly flexible DAC/preamp with a surprising price tag of just £2,995. The new ...read more -
CES 2013 In Retrospect: Audio Electronics (Hi-Fi+)
|Overview Taking a considered view over the whole audio electronics showing at CES is no easy task. There were new products at all prices; some good, some not so good. There are also a host ...read more -
CES 2013 In Retrospect: Audio Electronics (Hi-Fi+)
|Overview Taking a considered view over the whole audio electronics showing at CES is no easy task. There were new products at all prices; some good, some not so good. There are also a host ...read more -
April Music Eximus DP1 DAC/Headphone Amp/Preamp (Hi-Fi+)
|First there was Aura, then came Stello. And now, the South Korean based April Music has a high-end brand on its books by the name of Eximus. Once, Eximus made CD players, but with the ...read more -
Audio Research LS27 Preamplifier/Reference 75 Power Amplifier (Hi-Fi+)
|There’s an odd – but altogether understandable – sense of reverence and respect that falls upon Audio Research’s Reference series of products. In today’s market, that has an obvious downside; people only tend to use ...read more -
Bryston Introduces BP17 High Performance Preamplifier (Hi-Fi+)
|Peterborough, Ontario December 11th, 2012— Bryston LTD (www.bryston.com), builders of the world’s finest audio electronics and celebrating 50 years in 2012, has announced the introduction of the BP17, a state-of-the-art analog/digital stereo preamplifier derived from ...read more -
Conrad-Johnson ET2 Pre-Amplifier and LP66S Power Amp (Hi-Fi+)
|At one point I wondered whether this should be a pre-amp review, relegating the power amp to a supporting role. That reflects the sheer quality of the ET2, a classic, full facilities pre-amp of the ...read more -
Conrad Johnson GAT Triode Preamplifier (Hi-Fi+)
|The GAT drew the same reaction from every one of the grockles. The real people, muggles… non audiophile types: “What the hell’s that?” “It’s a preamplifier. It takes signals from the CD player and controls ...read more -
Simaudio MOON Evolution Series 850P Preamplifier & 880M Mono-Bloc Amps (Hi-Fi+)
|Simaudio’s MOON series electronics are a well-established face on the UK hi-fi scene, with an enviable reputation for solid engineering underpinning excellent sound. For many a dealer they are fast becoming the “go-to” choice, capable ...read more -
Musical Fidelity X-Can V8 Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier (Hi-Fi+)
|The budget valve pre-amplifier has long been a staple of the entry-level high-end market. Countless Conrad Johnsons, Counterpoints and Crofts established the tradition, with the likes of Rogue Audio and now Cayin taking on the ...read more -
Jeff Rowland Corus Preamp & 625 Power Amp (Hi-Fi+)
|Absolutes are dangerous things – especially if you are an audio reviewer. No sooner do you declare something to be the “Best” than something else will come along that’s better. Yes, absolutes allow you the ...read more -
Electrocompaniet EMP 1/S, EC4.8 and AW250-R (Hi-Fi+)
|Resplendent in a thick acrylic front panel, gold anodized switchery and blue-lit display, the overall effect of this trio of components from Electrocompaniet’s covetable Classic Line is rather more pleasing, and rather less ‘footballers wives’ ...read more -
Albarry AP11 Preamp and M608 Monoblock Amps (Hi-Fi+)
|Albarry comes from that honourable tradition of small British hi-fi manufacturers, each ploughing an individual furrow and (hopefully) cultivating an enthusiastic group of adherents along the way. Some have moved up to a bigger league, ...read more -
David Berning ZOTL-One Preamp and ZH-230 Power Amp (Hi-Fi+)
|Last year was unprecedented where David Berning was concerned as he released two new products. * When I reviewed the QZ mono amps back in Issue 68 I was stunned by their performance and it ...read more