Preamplifier - Audio Appraisal

Spartan 30 Headphone / Line Preamplifier By Michael Fidler Reviewed

A small desktop headphone amp with line preamplifier, ideal for miniaturised systems with active speakers. What it lacks in modern conveniences it makes up for in linearity, power and low distortion.

Building the Hypex DIY Preamplifier Kit

The DIY preamplifier kit from Hypex is a brand new product fresh off the production line. It is a fully analogue design with modern conveniences including remote control, flexible signal routing, and a large monochrome display. Herein I document the build and show how easy it is for anyone to construct this high-end preamp, regardless of experience or technical ability.

How To Fix A Digital Volume Control

If the volume on your stereo randomly turns up by itself, or doesn’t work at all, this article is for you.

Musical Fidelity M6x Vinyl Phono Stage Reviewed

a fun, enthralling experience in much the same vein as the M6, but with improvements in every area.

Musical Fidelity M6 Vinyl Phono Stage Reviewed

Switchable inputs, plenty of adjustment, accurate RIAA equalisation and a neutral sound.

Musical Fidelity M6sDAC Digital To Analogue Converter Reviewed

a thoughtfully designed and beautifully built digital converter with exceptional measurements, able to lay claim to equally exceptional performance.

Musical Fidelity M8sPRE Preamplifier Reviewed

audibly and measurably linear from input to output, with near-perfect volume control and no superfluous features. I’m pleased to have an M8sPRE amidst my system.

The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System

The Audio Appraisal reference system. This post will be updated to reflect future changes and kept as a historic reference to log the equipment used to create these reviews.

Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Review & Comparison With Original CXN

As the old adage goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. I’m pleased to see Cambridge taking this to heart in designing the CXN V2.

Pro-Ject Head Box DS2 B Headphone Amplifier Review

We recently gave the PhonoBox DS2 USB a wholehearted and thoroughly deserved recommendation, giving the HeadBox DS2 B a lot to live up to.

Pro-Ject PhonoBox DS2 USB Phono Stage Review

Small in stature with plenty of useful features, but does Pro-Ject’s new USB phono stage have the performance to match?

Arcam rPhono Phono Stage Review

Arcam have been known to produce some fine phono stages and the rPhono continues that tradition.

Cambridge Audio 851N Streamer Review

One of the most feature-packed streamers on the market today, with an uncoloured, neutral sound.

Cambridge Audio CP2 Review

Another top class product from Cambridge Audio, the CP2 phono stage is up there with the best in its class and beyond.

Phono Stages Explained

Buying a record player is not always as easy as acquiring the most expensive turntable you can afford and plugging it into an amp and speakers. In this article I will guide the prospective purchaser through the minefield of phono stages, since upgrading the phono stage can provide one of the most dramatic improvements to sound quality.

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