Preamplifier
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Karan Acoustics – A Family Legacy Built in Novi Sad
On a visit to Novi Sad, we met Emil Karan, who now runs the Serbian amplifier maker his late father…
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iFi iCAN Phantom 1.5 – The Universal Reference Amp
iFi audio has refreshed its flagship desktop headphone amplifier, the iCAN Phantom, with a series of practical upgrades aimed at…
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Cayin HA-1A MK3 – Valve Power for the Desktop
The Cayin HA-1A MK3 is a compact, entirely analogue valve headphone amplifier that also serves as a variable-output preamplifier for…
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McIntosh CS7500 AC – The Streaming Hub for Ambitious Stereo Systems
The McIntosh CS7500 AC combines comprehensive streaming, a Quad Balanced 8-channel DAC, analogue and digital source management, phono amplification and…
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AVID OPUS Pre and AVID OPUS Power
The AVID OPUS Pre and AVID OPUS Power bring the British manufacturer's reference-derived analogue engineering to a new two-box amplifier…
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Nubert nuControl X Update Brings Stereo and Home Cinema Closer
A free firmware update gives the Nubert nuControl X a fixed-level RCA3 input, Spotify Lossless, revised menus and PIN protection.
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T+A SDX 3100 HV – A New Reference for Streaming and Control
The T+A SDX 3100 HV combines third-generation ASA G3 streaming, dedicated PCM and DSD conversion, a newly engineered analogue preamplifier…
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Volumio Primo V3 – ESS Streaming DAC with NOS Mode
The third-generation Volumio Primo V3 combines a new ARM processing platform, ESS ES9039Q2M conversion, selectable NOS operation and unusually flexible…
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AudioQuest DragonFly Copper – Pocket DAC, Proper HiFi Intent
With ESS Sabre conversion, copper-coated RF dissipation and twice the output power of previous AudioQuest DragonFly models, the AudioQuest DragonFly…
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Nubert Ambient Line: Nubert’s new electronics platform debuts in Vienna
Nubert electronic GmbH presents the new Nubert Ambient Line at HIGH END Vienna 2026, combining streaming preamplification, sound management, powerful…
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Dan D’Agostino Progression Neo Series raises the platform
Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems LLC. introduces the D’Agostino Progression Neo Series at HIGH END Vienna 2026, combining a new…
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D’Agostino Relentless Z Series debuts in Vienna
Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems LLC. brings the D’Agostino Relentless Z Series to HIGH END Vienna 2026, transferring key Momentum…
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Gold Note DS-5.2 – High-res Streaming, DAC and Preamplifier in One
The Gold Note DS-5.2 brings streaming, D/A conversion, preamplifier functionality and headphone listening into one compact digital component for the…
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MOON 491 and MOON 461 Bring Separates to Compass
MOON by Simaudio extends the MOON Compass Collection with the MOON 491 Network Player / Preamplifier and MOON 461 Power…
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Exposure Electronics Ltd. Unveils 5510 Preamplifier
The Exposure 5510 Preamplifier is a new flagship preamplifier for the Exposure 5510 Series, combining six analogue line inputs, balanced…
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D’Agostino Momentum C2Z Preamplifier arrives for Momentum Z
The D’Agostino Momentum C2Z Preamplifier is a purpose-built reference preamplifier created to extract tighter electrical and sonic integration from the…
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Electrocompaniet EC 5 Preamplifier – Pure Analogue Authority
The Electrocompaniet EC 5 Preamplifier is a fully balanced, dual-mono, pure Class A analogue preamplifier developed over roughly ten years…
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Cayin HA-300 MK3 enters its third generation
With the HA-300 MK3, Cayin introduces the third generation of its flagship desktop tube amplifier, designed to drive demanding headphones…
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