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.

Numark, a leading brand of DJ solutions, announced the immediate availability of its new NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable. The company delivers an impressive new turntable perfectly suited to professional performance, with superior starting torque, 12” aluminum platter and rugged, precision tonearm. The NTX1000 is also an excellent choice for any vinyl enthusiasts looking for a reliable turntable at an affordable price.

For over half a century, Rotel has been manufacturing award winning hi-fi components that set new levels of audio performance within and often above its class. That tradition continues with the latest introduction of three new stereo components as part of the 15 Series. These include the new RA-1572 Integrated Amplifier, RC-1572 Stereo PreAmplifier, and RCD-1572 CD Player, all designed with upgraded connectivity options.

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The new Drawmer MC1.1 monitor pre-amp follows the success of the previous Drawmer MC2.1 monitor controller, this time designed with the project studio market in mind. The MC1.1 shares the same analog circuitry and robust linear power supply, while also featuring a phono input, at an affordable $549.00 MAP price.

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