All items tagged with phono preamplifiers (34)

Mytek Announces New "Cost No Object" Empire DAC Streamer and Preamplifier

September 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Mytek Announces New "Cost No Object" Empire DAC Streamer and Preamplifier

New York-based Mytek Digital revealed the details on its new Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier, supposed to be the flagship of a new Empire series of very high-end audio products. As the company describes, this is an "all out" assault on the state-of-the-art, establishing Mytek as a top echelon player in the high-performance audio arena. The Streamer will be “Powered by Roon OS” and features an internal Roon Core that can drive both the ultra-high performance Empire DAC and external Roon endpoints.

Discover the York High Fidelity Phono Preamp by Six Acoustic on Kickstarter

April 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Discover the York High Fidelity Phono Preamp by Six Acoustic on Kickstarter

It must be tough to have a product ready, a Kickstarter campaign planned, and then being faced with a global shutdown. That is what happened with Canadian company, Six Acoustic, who recently launched the York, an "ultra" high fidelity phono preamplifier targeting new generations of vinyl enthusiasts looking for an extra level of audio performance that doesn't cost a fortune. And what is “ultra” high fidelity you might ask? According to Steve Meszlenyi, the company founder, it's a level of transparency where noise and distortion are “undetectable to the human ear and nearly impossible to measure with the most sophisticated instrumentation.”

Boulder Second Generation Phono Preamplifier Now Available

March 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Boulder Second Generation Phono Preamplifier Now Available

Boulder Amplifiers from Louisville, Colorado, announced the immediate release and shipment of the 2108 Phono Preamplifier, the brand’s reference level phono preamplifier. The 2108, is Boulder’s second generation of 2000-level phono preamplifier, following and improving upon the multiple award winning 2008 phono stage. All possible options and improvements for different ages of vinyl and cartridges have been considered for this new phono reference-level preamplifier.

Parasound Launches Zphono XRM for Improved Vinyl Experiences

December 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Launches Zphono XRM for Improved Vinyl Experiences

For those still in the market for a decent phono preamplifier, Parasound just announced a new model that's a big step up from its entry-level Zphono. The new Parasound Zphono XRM phono preamplifier offers higher performance, dual-input MM and MC, with XLR balanced outputs, adjustable MC loading, rumble filter, and mono/stereo switch. Price wise, Parasound's new $599 Zphono XRM phono preamplifier bridges the gap between its entry-level $200 Zphono and the internationally acclaimed $1,495 Halo JC 3 Jr.

Getting the Most from THAT’s Balanced Line Drivers and Receivers

December 12, 2018 by Gary Galo

Getting the Most from THAT’s Balanced Line Drivers and Receivers

I completed the design and construction of an archival phono preamplifier, which provides variable equalization along with several other operational necessities for playing vintage records (78-rpm discs, pre-RIAA LPs, lacquer transcription discs, and so on). When it came to selecting topologies for the balanced inputs and outputs, I ruled out transformers due to high cost, physical bulk, and weight. The most practical choice, in terms of size and cost, are the balanced line driver and receiver ICs made by THAT Corporation. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2010

The MC100 - A High-Quality Moving Coil RIAA Preamplifier

October 31, 2018 by George Ntanavaras

The MC100 - A High-Quality Moving Coil RIAA Preamplifier

In this project article for audioXpress, George Ntanavaras describes the design and construction of a high-quality RIAA preamplifier for moving coil cartridges based on high-quality Analog Device AD797 op-amps designed for low-noise audio applications and driven from very low source impedance. This article was originally published in audioxpress, March 2014.

Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

September 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Hafler Starts Shipping PH50B and PH60B High Performance Phono Preamps with Balanced Outputs

Hafler (a division of Radial Engineering) announced that its latest PH50B and PH60B high performance phono preamps are now shipping. The PH50B and PH60B feature both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs for connection to hifi playback systems or pro audio equipment. With the continued resurgence of vinyl production and sales, the PH50B and PH60B help address a growing market for high quality standalone phono stages.

A Review of Hafler’s PH50 and PH60 Phono Preamps and the PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer

September 27, 2017 by Gary Galo

A Review of Hafler’s PH50 and PH60 Phono Preamps and the PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer

To understand more about the Hafler revival, we delve into some of Hafler’s history and the companies associated with it. In this article, Gary Galo reviews the new Hafler PH50 (designed for moving magnet cartridges) and the PH60 (moving coil) Phono Preamps, as well as the Hafler PH44 Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer. All products come from Radial Engineering, the owner of Jensen Transformers and the Hafler and Dynaco brands, which it bought in 2014. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2017.

Questions & Answers: Music Takes Flight with Raven Audio Sound Systems

June 28, 2017 by Shannon Becker

Questions & Answers: Music Takes Flight with Raven Audio Sound Systems

Shannon Becker conducts an interview with Dave Thomson, CEO and founder of Raven Audio, a tube amplifier company based in Texas, which has successfully created a thriving business with high-quality tube amplifiers and preamplifiers. Raven Audio just opened a new facility in Onalaska on Lake Livingston, 100 miles north of Houston, and continues to expand its engineering staff. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2017.

Outlaw Audio Introduces a New Retro Receiver with High Res Audio

May 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Outlaw Audio Introduces a New Retro Receiver with High Res Audio

After eleven and a half years, Outlaw Audio has replaced its classic two-channel RR2150 Retro Receiver with the new RR2160. The new model preserves the analog signal purity of its predecessor, while adding DLNA and high-resolution capabilities via a multitude of digital audio inputs. The RR2160 also offers both HD Radio and Internet radio, a new, more powerful 110-watt stereo amplifier, and an updated phono input.

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