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Chord Electronics Huei Phono Preamp-First Look Introduction The Huei phono pre-amplifier was first unveiled back in May at the Munich High End Show. This 30th anniversary phono stage is now available to purchase. It uses an ultra low noise microprocessor controller and the space-saving chassis is milled out of a […]

Chord Electronics Huei Phono Preamp-First Look

November 8, 2019 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Chord Electronics / Huei / Phono Pre-Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

Cyrus Launches 40 Series – First Look All Image Credit: Cyrus British Hi-Fi brand Cyrus, have announced a new 40 Series that is currently comprised of four models, the; 40 AMP integrated amplifier, 40 CD CD player, 40 ST network streamer, and 40 PSU external power supply. It is also […]

Cyrus Launches 40 Series – First Look

October 7, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 40 AMP / 40 CD / 40 PSU / 40 ST / CD Player / Cyrus Audio / Integrated Amplier / Streamer by fromvinyltoplastic

Hegel Announces H190v Streaming Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Hegel Hegel has just announced the H190v streaming amplifier, an upgrade on the Norwegian company’s most popular model, the H190. It offers an array of features including; streaming, DAC, headphone output, smart-home integration, and a top-of-the-line MM phono preamplifier. […]

Hegel Announces H190v Streaming Amplifier – First Look

February 23, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged H190v / Hegel Music Systems / Streaming Integrated Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

Fluance RT81 Plus Turntable – First Look This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. All Image Credit: Fluance Audio Fluance is a Canadian-based audio brand that produces high end Home Audio, Music Systems and High-Fidelity Turntables. Their latest belt drive turntable, the RT81+, is a cost effective […]

Fluance RT81 Plus Turntable – First Look

January 10, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Belt Drive / Fluance / MM Cartridge / RT81+ / Turntable / VM95E by fromvinyltoplastic

Andover Audio SpinDeck 2 Turntable – First Look This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here All Image Credit: Andover Audio If your looking to get into vinyl and need a low cost turntable, cartridge and phono amplifier look no further. Andover Audio of Massachusetts have you covered. […]

Andover Audio SpinDeck 2 Turntable – First Look

March 22, 2023 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Andover Audio / AT3600 / Audio-Technica / SpinDeck 2 / Turntable by fromvinyltoplastic

MOON 250i v2 Updated Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Simaudio The MOON product range is manufactured by Canadian based Simaudio. Sima Electronics was founded in 1980 later launching the MOON range as its reference-grade series of audio products. This new version of its popular and award winning […]

MOON 250i v2 Updated Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look

March 17, 2023 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 250i v2 / Moon / Stereo Integrated Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

The Ultimate Analogue Test LP Review — This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. The Ultimate Analogue Test LP Review For the last 40+years I have used the following tests discs to align and test my stereo system: Hi-Fi Sound – Stereo Test Record – HFS75 CBS Laboratories – Technical Series – Professional […]

The Ultimate Analogue Test LP Review

August 3, 2019 in Audio / Plastic - Music / Reviews tagged Azimuth / Cartridge Alignment / SRA / The Ultimate Analogue Test LP / Vinyl / Zenith by fromvinyltoplastic

McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable - First Look — McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable – First Look You could be forgiven at first glance for thinking that the McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable may look like it’s just a turntable. However, upon further inspection it is a lot more. Its unique design is crafted for those audiophiles who want maximum flexibility […]

McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable – First Look

March 9, 2019 in Equipment / News tagged 12AX7 / Class D / ECC83 / MacIntosh / McIntosh / MTI100 / Tubes / Turntables by fromvinyltoplastic

Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look All Image Credit: Marantz Rounding out the Marantz Series 10 are the latest two reference stereo additions; the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player are now available. Both share the same weight and dimensions of; 73.41lbs […]

Marantz 10 Series Additions – First Look

November 13, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged CD Player / Link10n / Marantz / Network Audio Player / Refernce / SACD 10 / SACD Player by fromvinyltoplastic

QUAD 2024 Editions Of The 33 Preamp And 303 Power Amp All Image Credit: QUAD First released in the 1960’s these two iconic products were all-transistor designs in a world of tube amplifiers. These classic units have been reengineered for 2024, but have stayed true to their vintage appeal. The […]

QUAD 2024 Editions Of The 33 Preamp And 303 Power Amp

October 29, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged 303 Power Amplifier / 33 Preamplifier / Quad by fromvinyltoplastic

PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: PS Audio PS Audio have released a MKII version of its Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier with updated features including a moving-magnet/moving coil phono stage, a built-in improved high-resolution DAC, a Class A analogue preamp stage and headphone […]

PS Audio Stellar Strata MK2 Integrated Amplifier – Quick Look

September 4, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Integrated Amplifier / PS Audio / Stellar Strata MK2 by fromvinyltoplastic

Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier All Image Credit: Marantz Marantz has announced a new series of reference-quality separates. The M10 series is kicking-off with the M10 Integrated Amplifier and will follow up with SACD 10 reference SACD player and LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player. According to Marantz, this […]

Marantz MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier

August 31, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Integrated Amplifier / Marantz / Model 10 / Reference Series / Stereo by fromvinyltoplastic

NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: NAD NAD have just announced the M10 V3 combined streamer and stereo 100 watt amplifier, just add your speakers and you are ready to go. The M10 V3’s user experience uses the acclaimed BluOS multi-room music platform, which […]

NAD M10 V3 BluOS Streaming Amplifier – First Look

August 29, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged BluOS / M10 V3 / NAD / Streaming Amplifier by fromvinyltoplastic

Luxman L-507Z and L-505Z Integrated Amps – Quick Look All Image Credit: Luxman Besides the release of their flagship L-509Z integrated amplifier, Luxman have released two other integrated amplifiers in the same series, the more affordable L-507Z and L-505Z. I took a brief look at their flagship L-509Z here, now […]

Luxman L-507Z and L-505Z Integrated Amps – Quick Look

July 25, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Integrated Amplifier / L-505Z / L-507Z / Luxman by fromvinyltoplastic

Dan D’Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Dan D’Agostino Dan D’Agostino of Arizona, well known for his selection of high-end audiophile amplifiers, has just announced the Pendulum Integrated Amplifier. This new model derives its JFET input circuit topology from the Momentum C4 Preamplifier using all-balanced, direct […]

Dan D’Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier – First Look

July 16, 2024 in Audio / Equipment / News tagged Dan D'Agostino / Integrated Amplifier / Pendulum by fromvinyltoplastic