Rogue Audio RP-1 Preamplifier Review
The Rogue RP-1 is a modern, single ended vacuum tube preamplifier with superb sound quality and measured performance. It includes a MM-MC phono stage, discrete solid state 1W headphone amplifier, a...
View ArticleEmotiva XPA Gen3 Power Amplifier Review
Throughout their history, Emotiva has been widely recognized as the worldās best value in high-end audio. They have earned this reputation by offering amazing products that rival the best money can...
View ArticleMoon by Simaudio 810LP Phono Preamplifier Review
Highly adjustable, rock steady power supply with super-soft gel mounts for the circuit board, enabling incredible macro and micro dynamics. Highlights Moon by Simaudio 810LP Phono Preamplifier State of...
View ArticleVacuum Tube Audio ST-120 Tube Power Amplifier Review
The VTA ST-120 is quite the chameleon among power amplifiers. It can sing in romantic voice or with full twenty-first century accuracy. Featuring 60 watts or more per channel of tube power, the ampās...
View ArticleEmotiva BASX PT-100 Stereo Preamp/DAC/Tuner Review
The new BASX-series of components are probably Emotivaās loss-leaders. They want potential audiophiles to try inexpensive Emotiva components, and be amazed at how good they sound. Then, theoretically,...
View ArticleAudio Research VT80 Tube Power Amplifier Review
I have audiophile friends who turn their noses up at Audio Research products. One even claimed that Audio Research tube power amplifiers in particular, sounded āhard, brittle, and solid-state.ā Now...
View ArticleNAD M32 Direct Digital Amplifier Review
Streaming is part of the audio and video landscape, like it or not. While many audiophiles are satisfied with integrated amps that simply switch traditional sources like turntables, CD players, and...
View ArticleMartinLogan Forte Amp Review
MartinLogan, a company known for high performance speakers, has now entered the high resolution wireless amp arena with the Forte amp. Using innovative design like class D amplification, Anthem Room...
View ArticleMcIntosh D1100 2-Channel Digital Preamplifier Review
The McIntosh D1100 2-Channel Digital Preamplifier takes McIntoshās rich heritage and classic design and pairs it with a truly modern set of digital inputs as well as a fully functional DAC that can...
View ArticleAudio by Van Alstine DVA 850 Mono-Block Amplifiers Review
The Audio by Van Alstine DVA 850 Mono-Block Amplifiers represent the highest performance and output available from their extensive lineup. Frank Van Alstine has been designing, developing, and...
View ArticleNAD C 338 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier Review
Today, Iāll be checking out NADās new C 338 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier. Itās a two-channel unit that packs 80 watts-per-channel of continuous power into a slim chassis. Class D hybrid amps...
View ArticleMcIntosh MA8900 Stereo Integrated Amplifier Review
The McIntosh MA8900 is a thoroughly modern integrated amplifier sporting its own, upgradable, digital-to-analog converter (DAC). For audiophiles who want the cutting edge of convenience, control, and...
View ArticleVacuum Tube Audio M-125 Mono-Tube Power Amplifier Review
The VTA M-125 mono-tube power amplifiers offer the ultimate in channel separation (and yes, it IS audible) along with features including pentode-triode modes, 4 and 8-ohm output taps, and the ability...
View ArticleELAC EA-Series EA101EQ-G Integrated Amplifier Review
ELAC celebrates their 90th anniversary this year. Historically the German company focused on the European market, though they sold āMiracordā turntables in the US for a time. ELAC opened a North...
View ArticlePass Labs INT-250 Integrated Amplifier Review
The Pass Labs INT-250 may just be the best integrated amplifier in the world. If youāre an audiophile who wants the best, but also wants a simple, streamlined music system with core electronics you buy...
View ArticleNAD C 328 Hybrid Digital DAC Integrated Amplifier Review
NAD has always been about quality over quantity. Rather than burden its products with dozens of features, and their accompanying logos on the front panel, the focus is on achieving high-end audio...
View ArticleMOON by Simaudio 240i Integrated Amplifier Review
From a consumer electronics point of view, and probably no other, things seem to be getting better. Easy setup and use, completely engaging sonics. Highlights Simaudio 240i Amplifier Trickle-down...
View ArticleMytek Liberty DAC And Headphone Amplifier Review
The Mytek Liberty DAC and Headphone Amplifier surprises by providing distinctly smooth sound while remaining clean and dynamic. This is an excellent-sounding component, and both the DAC (used as a...
View ArticlePass Labs XP-17 Phono Preamplifier Review
Having owned a variety of Pass labs gear over the recent years, I have appreciated and respected the development work that Nelson Pass has put into his amplifiers, and with what Wayne Coburn has done...
View ArticleParasound Halo JC 3 Jr. Phono Preamplifier Review
Any fan of Parasound Audio gear knows all too well the āJCā moniker in their Halo line stands for John Curl. Before joining Parasound to work with founder Richard Schram, John Curl became legendary for...
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