Category: Amplifiers
THE AUDIO NOTE P1 SE
June 3, 2015
My first introduction to single-ended tubed amplifiers came via the auspices of an Audio Note Kit One using a pair of 300B tubes. It was, at that time (which was 1995 to be precise) my [Read More]
Clones Audio API Preamp and 55PM mono amps
May 12, 2015
Up for review are affordable separates from Clones Audio. The 55pm mono block amps and AP1 preamp are minimally designed and handcrafted in Hong Kong. They appear very well built, considering their affordable prices (AP1 [Read More]
Audio Note Kondo Kagura mono amplifiers
April 7, 2015
Audio Note Kondo has a rich history in building state-of-the-art tube amplifiers that spans over three decades. Established in 1976, Hiroyasu Kondo is the founder of the Audio Note-Kondo. Driven by Kondo san’s passion for [Read More]
Atoll All in One preAmplifier
March 10, 2015
This week, I want to share a review of Atoll’s new and highly gifted integrated amplifier (the SDA100); this review is based on my personal experiences and an audition. I combined the SDA100 [Read More]
Atoll HD 120 & MA 100
February 7, 2015
A few months ago, Atoll launched a new line of products that immediately stood out because of their compact nature. Their small size not only makes them a nice option for those who [Read More]
Benchmark Media AHB2 Achromatic Audio Amplifier
January 27, 2015
The Benchmark AHB2 amplifier is named for Benchmark’s Founder Allen H. Burdick, who founded the “Benchmark Sound Company” in Dallas, Texas in 1983 and changed the company name to “Benchmark Media Systems, Inc” [Read More]
Dayens Menuetto Integrated and Grande Mini Loudspeakers
January 26, 2015
Serbian-based audio company Dayens made its good name several years back with its benchmark for affordable amplification, the elegantly minimalist, ‘adequately’ powered 30-watt Ampino integrated amplifier. I still own and frequently enjoy the power [Read More]
Focus Audio Liszt Sonata Integrated amplifier
November 3, 2014
Life is beautiful, I must confess! In the past 12 months, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to review top high-end audio gear from the very best. Tube magic can be very addictive and compelling [Read More]
MYAmp
November 3, 2014
I discovered the little Micromega MyAmp during the last HIFI show in Munich, and I have been rather impatient to try it out at home. Just a reminder: I have not modified the acoustic conditions in my [Read More]
Bob’s Devices CineMag1131 and Sky 30 Step Up
August 22, 2014
My interest in reviewing high quality standalone passive Step Up Transformers (SUTs) was prompted by the extraordinarily lifelike sound that I heard emanating from my friend Barry’s vinyl rig. Barry, another audiophile crazy like [Read More]
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