The DX3 incorporates an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC, an ultra-low noise, custom in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with high current drivers and high-quality capacitors to ensure the ...

A preamplifier, or preamp for short, is a device that connects and amplifies the audio signal from various audio/visual source components, such as CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray Disc players. The ...

Q. I am considering upgrading my Polk S50 speakers to the SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacles as my "lifetime" speakers. What would you recommend for amplification for $2,000, and would the TEAC PD-301-X CD ...

Stereo integrated amplifier: This type combines a preamp (including a volume control and, usually, a source selector) with a power amplifier that can drive a pair of passive speakers. Not every ...

The compact build lets you pick from a raft of licensed preamp modules designed in collaboration with a host of boutique amp brands ...

[Jenny List] shows us the way with her neat headphone amp build. The build starts with an off-the-shelf preamp kit based around two common 6J1 tubes. These Chinese pentode valves come cheap and ...

The SYN-20IR is available now, priced £/$999. Preamp modules are sold separately, but many retailers, are offering deals on these. Andertons is offering 10 per cent off Synergy Modules when you buy ...

At $1,999, Orchard Audio Valencia is a balanced desktop power amplifier designed for headphones, but powerful enough for speakers. Having just driven past an orange grove in Florida earlier this week, ...

A mic preamp is used to adjust the volume of the signal sent to powered speakers or an amplifier. Unlike a phono preamp, there is no standard equalization stage, although there may be a gain ...