Posts with tag "Phono"

Accuphase has introduced the Accuphase C-57 phono preamplifier, based on a fully balanced circuit design from output to input with dual mono topology. The Accuphase C-57 also uses a two-stage solution: the first stage is the output stage to ensure matching with MM and MC cartridges, the second stage is the correction amplifier itself.

Treehaus Audiolab has announced the Treehaus Audiolab LCR Phono reference vacuum tube phono preamplifier. To equalize the signal, the device uses only passive components: inductors (L), capacitors (C) and resistors (R).

PS Audio has released a line of new components - The Paul McGowan Signature Series, which includes a preamp, DAC, disk transport and phonostage. All components feature innovative circuitry and offer impressive performance.

The Swiss company Nagra has introduced a new phono preamplifier, the Nagra Compact Phono, offered for a relatively modest price of $4,950 by the company’s standards. The model, housed in a miniature aluminum vibration-controlled case, offers the highest performance and uses circuitry with the shortest signal path to achieve ideal MC correction.

British company Michell Engineering presented the Michell Engineering Apollo phono preamplifier, which functions in tandem with an external power supply Muse. The circuitry of the phono preamplifier is configured to work with direct current, provides Muse. Both devices are enclosed in compact milled cases and connected by a specially designed cable. Michell Engineering engineers paid special attention to noise reduction, therefore, the separation of components was used

The Vitus Audio MP-P201 Mk.III phono preamplifier uses the same discrete gain stage modules that were developed for the MP-L201, but for this phono preamplifier they have been optimized to achieve much lower noise levels. This is important to ensure high-quality musical performance even with cartridges with the lowest output voltage currently available on the market.

The Grimm Audio PW1 phono preamplifier stands out with its minimalist circuitry, aimed at preserving the integrity of vinyl playback. The PW1 minimizes the number of components in the signal path, allowing the music to flow with minimal interference. Each gain stage uses a single active component, while a carefully selected op-amp serves as a buffer to maintain signal quality. The “PW” stands for Phono Wizard, so the PW1 features a wide range of input adjustment options to suit the characteristics of the cartridge.

Testing upper echelon of High End equipment is not an easy task. Equipment of this level demands maximum opportunities from the entire audio system, can bring out the shortcomings of well-known music recordings and spoil further impressions of components of a more modest price range. However, it is equipment of this class that gives us starting points for evaluating the entire range of products presented on the market - it sets standards and establishes reference points for the entire industry. The CH Precision P10 phono preamplifier is one of them - and today we are testing this wonderful device.