All items tagged with phono preamps (42)

Parasound to Debut New Halo P 6 Audio Preamplifier & DAC at RMAF 2018

October 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound to Debut New Halo P 6 Audio Preamplifier & DAC at RMAF 2018

Parasound will introduce its new Halo P 6, 2.1-channel Audio Preamplifier and DAC to audio enthusiasts at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver, October 5-7. The Parasound Halo P 6, which is now in stock to replace the five-year-old P 5, improves upon its predecessor with a premium ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC, ladder-style volume control, many internal audio refinements, and subtle new gold highlights.

TASCAM Unveils New MZ-Series Rack-Mount Mixers

March 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

TASCAM Unveils New MZ-Series Rack-Mount Mixers

Continuing its long legacy of high-quality professional mixers, TASCAM has introduced the new MZ-223 and MZ-372 models with multiple outputs/zones and phono input channels. Both rack-mount analog mixers offer flexible inputs, mixing, and routing that makes them well suited for installs in small to mid-size venues such as restaurants, hotels, ballrooms, meeting rooms, and schools, as well as residences.

Parasound Introduces More-Affordable Halo Phono Stage Preamplifier

October 11, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Parasound Introduces More-Affordable Halo Phono Stage Preamplifier

Parasound has introduced a more-affordable phono preamplifier for a new generation of analog LP and turntable enthusiasts. The Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. (aka 'Junior') reflects the company's latest collaboration with the legendary Vendetta designer, John Curl, and circuit-board wizard, Carl Thompson. Introduced at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2017 show, the new Parasound Halo JC 3 Jr. stereo phono preamplifier is about half the price of the company's $2,995 premium dual-mono Halo JC 3+.

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.

Numark Ships New NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable

August 21, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Numark Ships New NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable

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.

Rotel Introduces New High Performance 15 Series Stereo Components

July 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Introduces New High Performance 15 Series Stereo Components

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.

Stay on the Edge of Audio Technology with audioXpress April 2017

March 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Stay on the Edge of Audio Technology with audioXpress April 2017

The April 2017 edition of audioXpress is now available and features the first story in the new Amplifier Series, with a visit to ICEPower in Denmark to learn about the new ICEedge Class-D platform. This month, audioXpress also goes hands-on with some new products from Hafler (Radial) and CEntrance. We feature an excellent DIY project from famed German tube-expert Gerhard Haas, explore how good streaming music is on Spotify, discuss the use of Bass Traps, and much more. Now available.

Klipsch Introduces First Powered Monitors at International CES 2016

January 5, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Klipsch Introduces First Powered Monitors at International CES 2016

Klipsch continues to expand its portfolio of wired and wireless audio solutions, adapting new speaker designs to different technologies, from high-resolution wireless with WiSA to Bluetooth. For the most affordable approach, Klipsch announced the Reference Premiere R-15PM powered monitors, with integrated phono pre-amp, Bluetooth, digital optical, analog RCA and USB audio inputs.

The All-FET Line Amp

October 7, 2015 by Erno Borbely

The All-FET Line Amp

Erno Borbely shares with us his all-FET audio amplifier design. Following the original introductory "JFETs The New Frontier" Part 1 and 2 articles published in Audio Electronics - which we also include in this online post - the follow-up article focuses on DC-coupled amps. This article was published in audioXpress, May 2002.

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