preamplifier

I'm assembling a Streamer/DAC, a Preamplifier and a 120W Power Amplifier, all which I branded “Claudio” for “Clean Audio”. I want to end up with products that allow me to stream and play my favorite music with absolutely no discernible noise, minimal distortion and great tonal quality. I will...

I'm looking at replacing my Topping A50s with the SP400 as a headphone amp/preamp to my speaker amp. I'm curious to know if the input impedance stated by SMSL is real because my DAC (Denafrips Ares II) has oddly high output impedance which doesn't play well with the A50s' strangely low input...

I’m looking for a streaming pre-amp solution that comes with analog Input (RCA). I will be pairing this with purifi based Boxem Amp, feeding into Monitor Audio Silver 300s Towers. My Music Sources : LPs that I play through Music Hall Classic Turntable (this has a built in phono-preamp) and...

Below is a review of this high-end '90s preamp from a (lucky) friend. BUILD The Mono Preamplifier has an excellent build quality, perfectly in line with the philosophy of this prestigious Danish brand. It is worth mentioning that all Gryphon products are designed and manufactured in Denmark...

Hello, I'm going to simplify my current system, which is built around a laptop with an external audio interface plus lots of different other audio sources and gear (both digital and analogue) - this all is a complete chaos. It looks, like ideally, I would like to get a DAC with extra analogue...

Hello My Processor that I use for Home Stereo listening has crapped out and was hoping if there is any suggestions on DAC Preamp - Must have XLR Outs - Must Measure well. - Must have USB DAC option - XLR digital in optional - Must have SPDIF digital in I need a preamp while my Processor is...

Hi gang, I went to the hassle of making a table that contains the specifications for ART’s various phono preamps. I currently have a Rega Fono Mini A2D with a dead USB port and am looking to replace it. Seeing as these are all under $100 and the DJPRE II did well here, I'm wondering how these...

I just got a pair of Revel F328Be's and am looking for an amp and a separate preamp (integrated DAC would be nice) to pair with them. Only doing stereo, have a sub but probably won't integrate with the system, but I do want the ability to do so. Hoping to spend max $3k on the amp and $2k on a...

Hello, I'm new to audiophile hobby. I am thinking of investing into separate DAC, Preamp and Power amp components. Please recommend me a preamp without inbuilt DAC (since I'll have it separately). Open to try both Tube and Solid state Balanced inputs/outputs are must Prefer HT bypass...

Hey everyone, second post here. I bought a used Denon S540H along with two KEF Q150 speakers, and while the sound is pretty great there is a lot of static noise that is coming through at medium-to-high volumes. I also feel like the sound could be a lot better. Aside from that, I hate the Heos...

Little Dot D300 preamplifier measurements I purchased the Little Dot D300 pre through an Australian reseller. It is a hybrid tube/opamp preamp. My use case was to add as a switch/level control for my analog sources (turntable and tuner) that go into the ADC of my RME ADI-2 pro. If it added...

I have been running my Genelec 8260a speakers fully digital for the last 10 years. Even when I added a Dual DS460 turntable, I got myself a Behringer DEQ2496 and an input selector to connect to them speakers. Adding anymore devices like a google chromecast or any other device means more...

Intrigued by Amirm's review of Anthem AVM60 A/V processor and having one unit available, I tried my hand at making quickly some measurements, to see where they fit together or not. I state that these results are very good, even if they are obtained in a less stressful situation. Amirm’s...

Dear all, first of all I would like to thank you for this forum! I'm going to 'build' my hi-fi system and I'm collecting a lot of important information reading your reviews and followiong some threads. I'm going to setup my system buying some long lasting brick (DAC) and using some stuff I...

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We'd appreciate some advice as to whether there would be any perceptible differences between the Audiocontrol Maestro X9 and Maestro X7, and whether the extra $3,000 retail, is worth paying for the X9, in the following use case: • The primary use is for a room that will serve as a home-theater...

I recently discovered a hybrid amplifier called thda 500t v.2 made by a company called Taga Harmony costing about 315 dollars for that money it has a lot of features but i wonder if it just might be a bit to good to be true... i have never tried tubes before and thought it might be fun to...

Hello community, I found the following USB DAC/ Headphone Amp and would love to hear an expert opinion or even better some measurements about it. (Unfortunately, I couldn't find much information about it.) In Germany this DAC is distributed by inLine...

Audio Buffer – unity gain link stage/headphone amp with ultimate output drive capability I have been using a similar circuit in measuring instruments for HV tests since 1980's and later decided to use it for audio, for its excellent output drive capabilities. I described the reasons in my web...

Hi everyone ! I currently have an Emotiva XPA 3 power amp that I use in Home Cinema on Kef R3. I would like to invest in a prampli / dac, taking usb or coax, having a 12v trigger if possible, and having a great sound! (a small screen displaying the sample rate etc would be top). Format : must...