The Anthem STR preamp and power amplifier emphasize fidelity first armed with the latest in 32 bit DSP, ARC room correction, and oodles of power reserves on tap. More details in our review so read on.

At $1,999, the Technics HA-507 is a pure analog headphone amplifier and preamplifier with a balanced/dual mono configuration. Although TEAC’s Reference 500 series includes UD models that combine both ...

Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?

The DX5 II is the product that Chinese specialist Topping hopes is going to force its name into the ‘affordable desktop audio’ conversation – and so it’s specified it accordingly and then priced it in ...

Synergy has unveiled the SYN-20IR, a tube amp head with a revolutionary design that allows players to swap preamp modules in and out, making for a fully customisable guitar amp – and this head has ...

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Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Marantz has been in the high-end audio for over 70 years and has announced the latest additions to its home theater components: the AV 20 AV Preamplifier and AMP 20 Power Amplifier. The two new models ...

There are obviously things even clever people don't think of when dishing out advice on turntables. Like phono pre-amplifiers, for example, not to mention the delicacy of "phono" inputs. Salespeople ...

Today, vinyl is at its most popular since the late 1980s. Record sales have been on the rise for the last 18 years (every year since 2006) and new record plants are opening up for the first time in ...

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. Swiss high-end brand Nagra ...