All items tagged with preamplifier (76)

Rotel Launches DX-3 Headphone Amplifier, Preamp and DAC

March 6, 2025 by Joao Martins

Rotel Launches DX-3 Headphone Amplifier, Preamp and DAC

In hifi circles, Rotel is renowned for its stereo amplifiers. But the Japanese company recognized growing demand for high-quality headphone listening experiences and the fact that more people are spending time at home or by their computers. The Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier introduces a new product category with a new, modern, fully balanced design. The built-in ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via USB input (32-bit/384kHz), coaxial/optical (24-bit/192kHz), aptX HD Bluetooth, and legacy audio equipment via an AUX RCA input.

TEAC Launches Reference 500 Series Pure Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp

October 31, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC Launches Reference 500 Series Pure Analog Headphone Amplifier/Preamp

TEAC announced the HA-507, a new component in its compact Reference 500 Series, which now adds a low distortion, pure analog headphone amplifier/preamplifier. Incorporating the brand's premium audio technologies, and equipped with an optimized power supply circuit, the HA-507 has exceptional headphone driving power and an extremely wide frequency response that cannot be imagined from its compact appearance.

Cambridge Audio Launches EXA100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier and EXN100 Music Streamer

October 9, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Cambridge Audio Launches EXA100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier and EXN100 Music Streamer

Cambridge Audio just announced its new EX Series, launching with two modern hifi components. The EXN100 provides the streaming sources, while the EXA100 delivers the power, the two components designed to deliver optimal performance together. Cambridge Audio designed the EXA100 using the Class AB technology from its flagship Edge M power amp and added an ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC, and an array of analog and digital connections. The new EXN100 streamer features an ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC, with support for 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD 512 signals.

TEAC Introduces UD-507 DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amplifier

May 22, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC Introduces UD-507 DAC, Preamp, and Headphone Amplifier

TEAC Corporation announced the release of a completely redesigned 500 Series DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier, embracing the high-end 700 Series design concept in a compact A4 size package. The new TEAC UD-507 has everything to please anyone looking for a high-quality, affordable DAC, with all the right features for high-resolution audio, wired and wireless. The headphone amplifier is a fully balanced dual mono circuit, and the preamplifier features multiple analog/digital inputs.

Input-Output Impedance Matching – Or Not

April 18, 2024 by Jan Didden

Input-Output Impedance Matching – Or Not

In analog audio, you often must connect a source to a “receiver” unit. Pre-amp to power amp, phono preamp to an active crossover, the crossover to the power amp, that sort of stuff. Each of these units has an input impedance and an output impedance spec. I often get questions like: “My power amp has 20kΩ input impedance, my preamp has 100Ω output impedance, and maximum load is specified as 10kΩ. Will that work together or will I break something?”. Jan Didden explains all about Input-Output Impedance Matching.

SPL Introduces New Channel One Mk3 and Track One Mk3 Recording Units

November 14, 2023 by Joao Martins

SPL Introduces New Channel One Mk3 and Track One Mk3 Recording Units

German company SPL used the Tonmeistertagung 2023 (tmt32) conference and exhibition in Düsseldorf to present new products in its professional recording series. This time, SPL introduced its next generation of channel strips, the Channel One Mk3 and the Track One Mk3. Both are updates to the SPL Studio Series, combining a complete source preamplifier and mixing channel strip with analog dynamics processing, improved and optimized for the needs of modern recording studios.

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.

TAD Labs New TAD-C1000 Preamplifier Expands Evolution Series

August 3, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

TAD Labs New TAD-C1000 Preamplifier Expands Evolution Series

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD Labs) officially announced the TAD-C1000 preamplifier, the newest addition to its Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components from the iconic Japanese audio brand. Sharing the design language with existing Evolution Series components including the TAD-D1000TX disc player, TAD-DA1000TX DAC, and TAD-M1000 power amplifier, the TAD-C1000 masterfully amplifies signals from stereo sources without compromise. It connects up to four balanced and two unbalanced components, with amplification for two balanced and two unbalanced outputs.

Active Acoustics, Noise Cancellation, and Product Development in audioXpress August 2023

July 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Active Acoustics, Noise Cancellation, and Product Development in audioXpress August 2023

As audioXpress August 2023 focus on Acoustics, read the report on Electroacoustic Enhancement and Active Acoustics. René Christensen details the model and application of the SonicEdge Ultrasound Speaker. Philipp Paul Klose writes about Noise Cancellation in Automotive Audio. And we visit the Western Electric Tube Factory in Rossville, GA. Read the AXPONA 2023 show report, how to Design a True Midrange Driver, and how to build an Instrumentation Amplifier-Based Preamplifier Line Stage.

Fresh From the Bench: The Hypex NCORE NCx500 Amplifier Module - Doubling Down on a Flagship

July 4, 2023 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: The Hypex NCORE NCx500 Amplifier Module - Doubling Down on a Flagship

The new NCx500 amplifier board from Dutch manufacturer Hypex Electronics is the first of a new NCOREx family of modules that evolves from the extremely popular NCORE Class-D amplifier technology, one of the most successful options among high-end audio and studio monitor brands. Stuart Yaniger was able to spend a few weeks with this next flagship for OEM applications. How will this improved NCOREx technology measure up? And will it deliver the "x" times improvements over the proven NCORE? Stuart shares all the juicy details.

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