Tag: phono preamplifiers

The Simaudio Moon 810LP Reference Dual-Mono Phono Preamplifier is unusually heavy. The lid alone weighs 7 1/2 pounds, and the total weight is about 30 pounds. This mass is expected in a top-of-the-line product from established Canadian audio equipment maker

FIRST REVIEW! The Sutherland TZ Direct is a brand new moving-coil cartridge preamplifier that is the result of Ron Sutherland’s exploration into the possibilities of transimpedance or current amplification. His earlier works with this technology – in contrast to the

“Be careful what you wish for”, goes the old saying. In this case, my wish to hear the top-of-the-line Aurorasound VIDA Supreme phono preamplifier was granted and the listening was all pleasure and no pain. Concluding the review of the

Aurorasound is located in Yokohama, Japan. Shinobu Karaki has 28 years’ experience working for Texas Instruments Japan, Inc. He is a passionate musician, music teacher and a long-time audiophile. His love of music, combined with trained ears and extensive know-how

The Esoteric E-02 Balanced Phonostage Preamplifier continues Esoteric’s leadership in audio component design and performance. The $9,000 E-02 replaced the E-03 model about 3 years ago, continuing Esoteric’s tradition of exemplary build quality and top-tier performance. The E-02 has some

Aurorasound is a company in Yokohama, Japan. Designer Shinobu Karaki has 28 years’ experience working for Texas Instruments Japan, Inc. He is also a passionate musician, music teacher and a long-time audiophile. His love of music, combined with trained ears

The new RCM Sensor 2 phono preamplifier follows the successful RCM Sensor Prelude IC that was reviewed here on 10 Audio in December, 2012. I did not have the older version on hand for direct comparison, but I will tell you this

The Sutherland 20/20 dual mono moving-coil/moving magnet phono cartridge preamplifier was introduced in 2010 and carries a list price of $2,199. The 20/20 differs from previous Sutherland phono preamps by being powered by the AC line, not by batteries. The

This is a very good time to be an audiophile. We all benefit from the bewildering explosion of extremely expensive gear, targeted at the few with unlimited budgets. Those buyers fund the R&D that enables trickle-down technology that makes possible

I have been enjoying the Rogue Ares phono preamplifier for several months and have to tell you that listening for faults is work. Hearing deficiencies is not a simple matter when the tubes I am trying seem to have more of

The EAR 834P makes music. You know, you spend some money, you expect good sound. You spend some more money, you expect better sound. I do. The EAR easily exceeds this "value proposition" by providing a higher level of enjoyment