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McIntosh C49 Stereo Preamplifier Review
The McIntosh C49 is a solid-state Stereo Preamplifier with a modular design that allows you to upgrade the DAC as your needs change. The McIntosh C49 is a solid-state Stereo Preamplifier with a modular...
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Cambridge Audio CXA 61 Integrated Amplifier with CXC CD Transport Review
So yeah, Cambridge Audio has released its newly revamped CX Series 2, a major update to its CX range of hi-fi components. I was equally excited and scared to do this review. Excited because I love...
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AUDIO-gd HE-1 STEREO PREAMPLIFIER REVIEW
The Audio-gd HE-1 preamplifier is one of the three best preamplifiers I’ve ever heard. It creates an acoustic space like no other component. Despite the spatial goodness, the HE-1 avoids coloring the...
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NAD C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC Review
NAD Electronics continues to charge ahead in the digital high-resolution domain, recently developing two key components; the NAD Masters Series M10 BluOS integrated DAC/amplifier and the C 658 sans...
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ELAC Alchemy Series Electronics Review
With the slim design and relatively affordable prices of ELAC’s Alchemy Series compared to “audiophile-grade gear”, are we looking at gear with great value, or simply great gear? If you’ve been paying...
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Mcintosh C53 Stereo Preamplifier Review
The latest McIntosh C53 Stereo Preamplifier proves that McIntosh still has it. McIntosh has always made great preamps, and their latest solid-state flagship not only carries on the tradition but does...
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Parasound JC 1+ Monoblock Power Amplifier Product Review
Parasound has been around for decades and is very experienced in creating high-performance amplification components. The JC 1+ power amplifier monoblock is their latest product, and it is really...
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ATC Compact Audio System Review
The ATC Compact Audio System offers exceptionally high quality and performance. The CD2 disc player, SIA2-100 integrated amplifier, and SCM11 bookshelf speakers synergistically blend to offer a whole...
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Audio-gd Vacuum HE1 XLR Tube Preamplifier Review
The Audio-gd Vacuum HE1 XLR tube preamplifier is the best sounding preamplifier that I’ve heard. Sporting fully balanced circuitry, ten vacuum tubes, and an amazingly modest price relative to its...
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PS Audio Stellar GainCell Preamp/DAC Review
As the name implies, the PS Audio Stellar GainCell Preamp/DAC is both an analog preamplifier and a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) in one convenient and handsome package. It is a versatile...
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Monoprice Pure Tube Stereo Amplifier Review
The Monoprice Pure Tube Stereo Amplifier is available for the paltry sum of $359. Before reading any other part of this review, contemplate that first sentence again. This all-tube integrated amplifier...
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Rotel A14 Integrated Amplifier Review
The Rotel A14 is a handsome slim-looking modern integrated amplifier that is versatile enough to serve as the centerpiece of a hi-fi stereo system at an affordable price. With its capability of...
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Schiit Audio Freya+ Preamplifier and Vidar Amplifier Review
What if I said you could buy a Class A-B power amplifier that will give you 100W into 8 ohms, and a preamplifier with balanced inputs and outputs that lets you run with and without tubes and includes a...
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YAMAHA A-S3200 Integrated Amplifier Review
Combining retro looks with modern engineering, the YAMAHA A-S3200 Integrated Amplifier provides a very high level of musical playback in one convenient and beautiful package. The integrated amplifier...
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Rotel Michi X3 Integrated Amplifier Review
Michi is an elite sub-brand of Rotel representing the company’s flagship line of products. The Michi brand was introduced in 1990s as part of Rotel’s effort to elevate its entire business. Products...
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Starke Sound AD4.320 Power Amplifier Review
The Starke Sound AD4.320 power amplifier is a highly unusual Class D power amplifier using proprietary amplification modules running at 600 kHz. The AD4.320 amplifier is also unique, in my experience,...
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Parasound A23+ Stereo Power Amplifier
The HALO A23+ stereo power amplifier is Parasound’s most recent iteration of its popular HALO A23 amplifier. Does this new amplifier offer the quality and value in line with Parasound’s reputation?...
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Starke Sound A8.350 Multichannel Power Amplifier Review
As the name implies, the A8.350 amplifier from Starke Sound has 8 channels of amplification capable of generating 350 W/channel (into 4-ohm loads). Starke Sound is a relatively young company based in...
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McIntosh C2700 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier and MC462 Power Amplifier...
When I was initially contacted to review the McIntosh C2700 Preamp, I declined because I didn’t own a power amplifier that I thought would gel well with it. But luckily, McIntosh offered to send along...
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NAD C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC Review
NAD Electronics continues to charge ahead in the digital high-resolution domain, recently developing two key components; the NAD Masters Series M10 BluOS integrated DAC/amplifier and the C 658 sans...
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