The Aavik Acoustics RIAA R-180 Phono Preamp is ridiculously expensive but it’s also one of the best we’ve ever heard with excellent transparency and musicality. I’m willing to admit that their good ...

Can the $250 Andover Audio SpinStage MM/MC Phono Pre-amplifier really upgrade entry-level cartridges? Let’s take a listen. The 17% increase in new domestic record sales was a rather encouraging number ...

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If you’re a big music fan, there’s a decent chance you own a turntable, or are considering buying one. After all, vinyl records have become so popular as a format for listening to music that for the ...

There’s magic in an LP’s grooves, and the ModWright PH 9.0 phono preamp lets you hear more of it. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a ...

I’m gonna save you some time: yeah, you probably should buy an external phono preamp for your record player. Easy, right? Not enough info? Want to dig a little deeper? Don’t worry — I’ve got you ...

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An electronic circuit that amplifies and equalizes the analog output of the cartridge in a phonograph turntable. The output is boosted to a level equivalent to other audio sources such as tapes and ...

The Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles of digital or analog ...

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