SPL Director Mk2 Pre-amplifier/DAC Preview

Jim MiltonAugust 18, 2021

Made in Germany, SPL (Sound Performance Lab) has been making pro sound equipment for many years. The Director Mk2 is a preamplifier/DAC combo that has a retro look with VU meters and a nice slim design factor and sports a rare tape loop output.

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Parks Audio Puffin Phono DSP Preamplifier Review

Gene HopstetterJuly 7, 2021

“Analog sound.” “Vinyl.” “Phono preamplification.” One rarely encounters those words with “digital” or “DAC” or “software” nearby.

Turntable Accessories

Anthem AVM 70 Preamplifier-Processor Review

Robert KozelJune 23, 2021

The Anthem AVM 70 is a 15.2 channel A/V preamplifier-processor offering Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, DTS:X, and now includes DTS:X Pro and IMAX Enhanced processing.

Processors

Rotel’s Award Winning Stereo Preamplifiers Announced as MKII Models

SecretsMay 25, 2021

Upgraded MKII Audio Circuits and Components Deliver A Higher Level of Acoustic Performance.

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JBL Synthesis Announces HDMI 2.1 Upgradability for Current Models: SDR-35 AVR and SDP-55 AV Preamplifier

SecretsApril 28, 2021

JBL Synthesis’ latest AVR and AV preamplifier models already represent state-of-the-art features and performance including high-resolution...

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Parks Audio Puffin Phono DSP Preamplifier Preview

Gene HopstetterApril 5, 2021

“Analog sound.” “Vinyl.” “Phono preamplification.” One rarely encounters those words with “digital” or “DAC” or “software” nearby.

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Schiit Audio Bifrost 2 DAC Review

Gene HopstetterMarch 10, 2021

Schiit Audio has given us a lot to be excited about with their Bifrost 2 DAC. With there being so much innovation with digital audio...

DACs

Benchmark Media HPA4 Preamplifier-AHB2 Power Amplifier-DAC3 B DAC Preview

Carlo Lo RasoFebruary 8, 2021

Audiophiles love to mix n’ match components. Both as a means to find the best performing/sounding gear for a given purpose and to express...

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Pro-Ject Drops New Line of Products

SecretsFebruary 1, 2021

The Phono Box RS2 is fully balanced from the input to the output. Electronics are fully discrete, no op-amps are in use and it uses split..

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McIntosh C2700 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier and MC462 Power Amplifier Review

Taps DasJanuary 6, 2021

When I was initially contacted to review the McIntosh C2700 Preamp, I declined because I didn't own a power amplifier that I thought would...

Preamplifiers

HARMAN’S Mark Levinson Elevates Listeners To Centerstage

SecretsOctober 16, 2020

Iconic audio designer adds №5302 amplifier, №5206 preamplifier to elite line featuring turntables, amplifiers, preamplifiers and...

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Bryston Introduces the BR-20 Preamplifier

SecretsOctober 9, 2020

The BR-20 breaks new ground, merging Bryston’s brand new, best-ever analog preamplifier with our award-winning DAC and bit-perfect high...

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Mytek Audio introduces the Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier; the flagship of the new “Empire” Series

SecretsSeptember 15, 2020

Mytek Audio proudly introduces the EMPIRE DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier; An “all out” assault on the state-of-the-art, the EMPIRE establishes Mytek as a top...

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Schiit Audio Freya+ Preamplifier and Vidar Amplifier Review

Gene HopstetterSeptember 8, 2020

What if I said you could buy a Class A-B power amplifier that will give you 100W into 8 ohms, and a preamplifier with balanced inputs and outputs...

Preamplifiers

Audio-gd Vacuum HE1 XLR Preamplifier Preview

Glenn YoungMay 20, 2020

After being so pleased with my Audio-gd HE1 solid-state preamplifier, I had serious doubts that I could find anything better. And then the Audio-gd...

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