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It is indeed likely that the unit is faulty, because if we stick to the specifications the SINAD should not be worse than about 74 dB. Amir's measurement shows a noise threshold low enough for the SINAD to be dominated by distortion (0.02%). We should have a reaction from the manufacturer on...

Good job from Amir as always. It's a shame that this device has such poor ergonomics. Obviously, the brand wanted to save money to the point of making the setting changes perilous. This compromises the use of the device with an MC cell. The brand is expected to review the design of the device...

Since this is a cheap tube preamp, its performance is pretty decent overall, with the exception of crosstalk. The multitone test shows stable behavior across the entire audio band and true transparency of around 60 dB, which is pretty good for tube technology. But it is still too far behind...

Indeed, the problem posed by recent Chinese DACs is that of their reliability and after-sales service. I bought one from a French importer who is supposed to take care of this responsibility in case something goes wrong. I have no doubt that BRICASTI is capable of such a service, but the world...

Thank you for this objective test. For your information, the French magazine DIAPASON praises this reader in its March 2024 issue, praising its transparency while its SINAD does not quite reach 14 bits. However, it seems acceptable (analog output) to me for the asking price. Personally, I don't...

I voted "not terrible" for two reasons: balanced output level < 4 V and too small number of inputs. Nevertheless, the product is overall in line with its specifications and the customer is therefore not deceived about the intrinsic quality of the product. The performance is good enough for...

There are tube amplifiers with a selling price of more than € or $ 5000 and that have SINADs that are no better if not worse! The big weakness of the device is its low dynamic capacity. The multi-tone test shows stable distortion across the entire audio spectrum, which isn't too bad...

I have always wanted to have a high-performance reproduction system but I quickly realized that the prices of the so-called "high-end" products were too high and beyond my means. I can say that I have had a subjectivist approach in my choices, although I have always thought that any "audible...

Changing the power supply of this preamp would make it significantly more efficient. The RIAA stage performs well according to Amir's measurements. However, there is still the difference in performance between the two tracks, which is unfounded. The overall performance of the device is not...

This disappointing performance seems to illustrate the loss of technical competence in the world of HI FI that we have seen in recent years. Beyond that, when it comes to speakers, it is difficult for a consumer to have the relevant information to make an informed choice, especially since the...

If you take into account the price of this interface (around €75), its performances are sufficient for amateur recordings. It was probably designed for that.

I don't see what this type of device can be used for. Hoping to reduce noise and distortion with this type of device seems illusory to me, and Amir's measurements demonstrate it.

Avis intéressant, mais en France je ne suis pas sûr que cette marque soit commercialisée. En ce qui concerne le rapport qualité-prix, vous devez tenir compte de la fiabilité à long terme, de l’apparence et du fait que la fabrication n’a pas été délocalisée dans un pays à faible coût. Vous devez...

Translated by moderator. Please post in English moving forward. I think that indeed tube amps, no matter how well designed, will probably never be able to achieve a SINAD of 80 dB due to the fact that tubes are inherently non-linear. On the other hand, a performance target of 50 dB could be a...

Bonjour, je suis français et ne parle pas très bien anglais. J’écris donc mes messages dans ma langue et je les fais traduire automatiquement. C’est aussi ainsi que je vous interprète. Il est dommage que la deuxième harmonique de votre test soit si élevée car elle domine complètement SINAD. Si...