Analog
Clearaudio smart phono V2 | REVIEW
Sometimes big things come in small packages. I was on the hunt for modestly priced phono stages to sing with my new Rega P3 turntable. My current entry level separate phono stage is the Schiit […]
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Analog
Allnic Audio H-6500 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
Last year it was Phono Preamplifier Central over here, with me being spoiled with one product after another while testing out the Brinkmann Taurus turntable. While I never quite picked a favorite—there were far too […]
Analog
Brinkmann Edison Mk. II Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
I hate being one of those high-end reviewers who hold onto gear forever, stretching the process out over months and months, waiting for other products to show up, working out whatever issues come up, and […]
Analog
Parasound Halo JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
Is the Parasound Halo JC 3+ phono preamplifier (website) a modern incarnation of the Vendetta Research? Before you answer that, have you ever heard John Curl’s original Vendetta Research phono preamplifier? I have, maybe about […]
Analog
RCM Sensor 2 MKII Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
RCM Sensor 2 MK II Phono Preamplifier Words and Photos by Dave McNair I’m one of those audiophiles that started my listening obsession with vinyl records. You know, those flat round black things that sound […]
Review
Wilson Audio Pedestal | REVIEW
Over the years, we’ve tried endless numbers of tweaks to get the most out of our components. Some work, others don’t, and some behave as un-wanted tone controls. It’s a puzzle that every audiophile loves […]
Announcements
iFi Audio ZEN Phono
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND (PTA) — Just released the new iFi Audio ZEN Phono phono-stage, which adds to the existing ZEN series which already features the ZEN Blue (in for review) and Zen DAC. What’s remarkable about […]
Announcements
Audio Research Announces Special Edition of Its Reference Phono Stage Preamp | Announcements
We’ve just received this press release from Audio Research about their new REF Phono 3SE! AUDIO RESEARCH ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EDITION OF ITS REFERENCE PHONO STAGE PREAMP The Company Will Release an SE Performance […]
Analog
Lab12 Melto2 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
The Lab12 Melto2 phono preamplifier reminded me of how I sometimes get really excited about trying new outboard phono stages—and this is from a guy whose first article about phono preamps was dismissively titled “Little […]
Analog
D’Agostino Momentum Phono | Review
There is no lack of religion, opinions, or passion when it comes to vinyl. Which table, which tonearm, which cartridge, which geometry or even which equalization curve to use? Lots of smoke. Maybe even some […]
CES
CES 2019: New VTL Phonostage sings with Lyra
Luke Manley and Bea Lam are two of the hardest working folks in the business. At every show, you can feel confident that VTL will have a room and its going to sounds fabulous. So […]
CES
CES 2019: Technics SL-1500 and SL-1200MK7 | First Listen
Technics continues its re-entry into the turntable arena bringing something for both both the DJ and Audiophile audience with the annoucement of SL-1200MK7 and SL-1500 turntables. Technics SL-1200MK7 The SL-1200 originally released in 1972 became […]
Announcements
Parasound’s New Zphono XRM is a Big Step Up from Entry-level Zphono
Our good friend, Gordon Sell of GSPR, alerted us to some genuinely exciting news from Parasound. The wildly popular Zphono phono preamplifier from Parasound’s ulta-compact Z line of components get’s updated in a huge way. For […]
CAF 2018
CAF 2018: Paradigm, Anthem and Staying the Heck Out of the Way
At the 2018 Capital Audiofest, the gentleman in the Paradigm/Anthem room had it all figured out. He had the simplest of systems in his exhibit—the Anthem STR integrated amplifier ($4500) hooked up to a pair […]
Announcements
Munich High End 2018: Brinkmann
BRINKMANN BLOOMS AT MUNICH 2018 Audio Legend Unveils FIVE New Products at Munich High End Munich, Germany—May 10, 2018: Munich High End 2018 will be the most important trade show in Brinkmann’s 33-year history. Once […]
AXPONA 2018
AXPONA 2018: Triangle Arts stays golden with Eggleston Works
Every time I see one of the big gold Reference-level ‘tables by Triangle Art the theme song from the Sean Connery film Goldfinger starts playing in my head. It’s not even a conscience effort on […]
AXPONA 2018
AXPONA 2018: In-depth with Zesto Audio
Music is a thread that seems to run through the lives of audiophiles. I say “seems to” because often in my conversations with those who profess to be said audiophiles at large high-fidelity trade shows […]
CAF 2017
Capital Audiofest 2017: Merrill Audio and Distinctive Stereo
You never know what Merrill Wettasinge of Merrill Audio is going to come up with next. One thing’s for sure, he always seems to pull out the big guns. Heck, a few shows ago, he […]
Announcements
VPI Voyager Sets Sail
For Immediate Press Release: Since we hired Electrical Engineer Mike Bettinger we have been asked about VPI’s future in electronics. Mike is known for his award-winning “Arion” phono, which is how we met him. Harry […]
Analog
McIntosh MP1100 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
When the McIntosh MP1100 phono preamplifier arrived at my doorstep, I was as excited as when I saw the first McIntosh product at 12 years old. I admit, I am a McIntosh fan boy, perhaps […]