All items tagged with phono preamps (42)

NAD Electronics Launches Upgraded C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

July 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

NAD Electronics Launches Upgraded C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

NAD Electronics announced the launch of the C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier. Building on the success of its predecessor introduced in 2021, the C 700 V2 boasts significant upgrades in performance and functionality, solidifying its value-driven proposition in the “just add speakers” category. The C 700 V2 features an improved ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dolby Digital decoding, and IR remote control. And now, it also supports Dirac Live room correction.

Andover Announces SpeakEasy 4 Powered Speakers

June 19, 2024 by Alfred Moody

Andover Announces SpeakEasy 4 Powered Speakers

Andover Audio launched the SpeakEasy 4, an easy-to-set-up, powered stereo speaker system with built-in phono preamp ($399/pair). For a company that launched its original business focused on the vinyl revival, it makes sense to also offer the company’s first separate speaker model that connects to a turntable, aside from also offering a host of digital and analog inputs, including HDMI ARC to connect to a TV and wireless Bluetooth.

From the Vault: The Borbely Preamp

May 14, 2024 by Erno Borbely

From the Vault: The Borbely Preamp

"Designing a preamp is probably the most challenging engineering task in the audio chain, and many designers have invested a lot of time and effort in it," wrote Erno Borbely in this original 1985 article for the Audio Amateur. "My reason for designing this preamp is quite simple: I wanted to have a top-quality preamp without paying megabucks for a Levinson or Accuphase unit. It is up to you to decide whether or not I have succeeded in achieving the same quality." This article was originally published in The Audio Amateur Issue 4, 1985, and is still frequently referenced.

WiiM Unveils WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro Streamers at High End 2024

May 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

WiiM Unveils WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro Streamers at High End 2024

Following the fast ramping success of the WiiM Pro and WiiM Pro Plus music streamers, followed recently by the WiiM Amp integrated streaming amplifier, the brand created by Linkplay Technology now travels to Munich to appeal directly to the most demanding user community with two new higher spec'ed and slightly higher priced models. Premiered at the High End 2024 show, the new WiiM Ultra and WiiM Amp Pro cater to those seeking to connect the whole home with affordable, high-quality sound.

Everything That's Audio in audioXpress December 2023

November 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Everything That's Audio in audioXpress December 2023

audioXpress December 2023 includes a market overview of multiroom audio, Brent Butterworth writes about new ways to measure ANC earbuds, and Stuart Yaniger measured the new Axign and GaN Systems Class-D audio amplifier board. Richard Honeycutt writes about tubes, BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs, and ICs, and Dimitri Danyuk, discusses JFETs in audio circuits. Douglas Self explains how to optimize variable-frequency tone controls, and Jan Didden shares his eDD direct-drive amplifier project.

Nagra Now Shipping HD PHONO Reference Preamplifier

November 6, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Nagra Now Shipping HD PHONO Reference Preamplifier

The result of more than four years of R&D efforts, Nagra's new ambitious phono stage is finally in production and the first units are shipping worldwide. Audio Technology Switzerland is already delivering the first units of this new Nagra design, the ideal companion to the Reference turntable and Reference MC cartridge. When all three systems are combined they form the ultimate analog source - a reference playback solution for LP lovers.

Bryston Introduces the BP-19 Preamplifier

August 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Bryston Introduces the BP-19 Preamplifier

Bryston has announced the introduction of an ultra-high-performance BP-19 analog preamplifier. According to the Peterborough, Ontario-based manufacturer, the BP-19 leverages years of R&D and many design innovations that were achieved during the development of its best-selling BR-20 preamplifier. The BP-19 is meticulously handcrafted in Canada and comes with Bryston's legendary 20-year warranty. Why would you need another preamplifier, particularly if Bryston already offers great options? The answer is in the performance.

Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier

May 19, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Naim Audio Presents NAIT 50 Limited-Edition Integrated Amplifier

On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary (1973/2023), British hifi brand Naim celebrated with a limited edition of a very special product. The NAIT 50 is a remaster of the very first NAIT compact integrated amplifier released in 1983, limited to only 1,973 pieces. The Salisbury-based company carefully recrafted its iconic product from the Naim archives and gave it an updated inside and adding new features such as an headphone output.

Mytek Audio Introduces Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core Streamer, DAC, and Preamplifier

March 20, 2023 by Joao Martins

Mytek Audio Introduces Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core Streamer, DAC, and Preamplifier

Mytek Audio is now shipping its new Brooklyn Bridge II Roon Core. The new design combines a Roon Core server, high-end streamer, DAC, preamplifier with phono MM/MC input, and headphone amplifier in a single unit. This all-in-one system allows users to explore the Roon music player system without the need to set up a complex network or use multiple devices.

Harman Unveils JBL 4329P Studio Monitor and JBL L10cs Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer

January 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

Harman Unveils JBL 4329P Studio Monitor and JBL L10cs Down-Firing Powered Subwoofer

Harman announced the new JBL 4329P Studio Monitors at CES 2023. This completely self-contained, connected, active loudspeaker combines high-resolution audio streaming with extensive wired and wireless connectivity options, while still retaining the design principles that make the JBL Studio Monitor models a classic. Expanding its Classic Series, JBL also launched the L10cs Powered Subwoofer, a downfiring design featuring real-wood veneers.

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