Pre-Amplifier

Audiolab 9000Q & 9000P Reference Pre/Power Amps – First Look All Image Credit: Audiolab Audiolab have just released two more models for its 9000 series, these flagship additions are the 9000Q preamp and 9000P power amp. These components share the familiar 9000 Series aesthetic to the 9000A integrated amplifier, whilst […]

Audiolab 9000Q & 9000P Reference Pre/Power Amps – First Look

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TEAC Announces UD-507 DAC – First Look All Image Credit: TEAC TEAC have recently introduced the UD-507, DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier, a completely redesigned version of the earlier 500 series. This latest design comes with their proprietary TEAC Reference Discrete DAC (TRDD5) and several other features to include; a High Current Line […]

TEAC Announces UD-507 DAC – First Look

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Leema Acoustics Debuts Quantum Neutron And Graviton Amplifiers All Image Credit: Leema Acoustics Leema Acoustics, a Welsh hi-fi manufacturer cofounded by two ex-BBC engineers has released their first all-new amplifier range in over a decade. The Neutron preamp and Graviton power amp are designed and manufactured in the Welshpool factory […]

Leema Acoustics Debuts Quantum Neutron And Graviton Amplifiers

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Luxman C-10X Preamplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Luxman After Luxman’s recent launch of their PD-191A turntable and L-509Z integrated amplifier flagship models, they have now complemented that range with the addition of their flagship preamplifier the C-10X (no phono stage). The C-10X is equipped with Luxman’s new  “LIFES” […]

Luxman C-10X Preamplifier – First Look

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Goldmund – Mimesis Reference Analog Pre-Amp – Quick Look All Image Credit: Goldmund After a busy release year Goldmund is rounding out 2023 with the release of its first reference pre-amplifier (no phono stage), the Mimesis, it follows in the footsteps of their other two reference components, the Reference turntable […]

Goldmund – Mimesis Reference Analog Pre-Amp – Quick Look

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Goldmund New Mimesis Signature Pre-Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Goldmund Goldmund, the Swiss high-end audio company, has announced their latest pre-amplifier, the Mimesis Signature. Supporting both analog and digital inputs this flagship pre-amplifier is said by Goldmund to “Elevate the auditory experience to new heights”. This flagship design […]

Goldmund New Mimesis Signature Pre-Amplifier – Quick Look

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TAD Labs Evolution TAD-C1000 Preamplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: TAD Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL) has just announced the TAD-C1000 preamplifier as the newest addition to its Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components. The TAD-C1000 is designed to amplify line level analog only signals from source components, […]

TAD Labs Evolution TAD-C1000 Preamplifier – Quick Look

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Rotel Michi Series 2 – P5, X3 and X5 Upgrades – Quick Look All Image Credit: Rotel Michi is a flagship series of audiophile products built on the 55 years of experience and heritage of Rotel, a Japanese audio design and manufacturing specialist. Rotel has just released three upgraded Michi […]

Rotel Michi Series 2 – P5, X3 and X5 Upgrades – Quick Look

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MOON Reveals All New Hi-End Audio Components All Image Credit: MOON Canadian hi-fi brand MOON by Simaudio has launched its 2023 North Collection. A range of six separates sporting new technology and designed to deliver high-performance streaming sound, all manufactured at their home base of Montreal, Canada. The North Collection […]

MOON Reveals All New Hi-End Audio Components

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Phono Cartridge Basics 101 2
Phono Cartridge Basics 101 As I am now in the market for a new cartridge, and maybe a new head amplifier or pre-amplifier, I thought a quick refresher course on cartridge basics would clear my head and help others who maybe in the same boat. Cartridge specifications alone are not […]

Phono Cartridge Basics 101

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Integra DRX-R1.1 and DRC-R1.1 11.2-Channel Atmos AV Receivers 1
Integra DRX-R1.1 and DRC-R1.1 11.2-Channel Atmos AV Receivers Introduction After building all my preamps and power amplifiers for decades, I was finally seduced by Onkyo Integra way back in the 80’s when I purchased my first stereo pre/power amplifier, an Onkyo Integra A-8190. Integra was founded as a sub-division of […]

Integra DRX-R1.1 and DRC-R1.1 11.2-Channel Atmos AV Receivers

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