Phonostage
Channel Islands PEQ 1 mk.2 Phonostage
Tracking through an old MoFi favorite, Yes’ Close to the Edge, via the nearly $60,000 combination of Grand Prix Monaco 2.0 turntable, TriPlanar tonearm and Lyra Etna cartridge, it’s hard to believe it’s all playing through a $995 phonostage. Read More >
Simaudio MOON Evolution 610LP phonostage
Bouncing between St. Vincent’s current and last album, I can’t help but be in awe of the staying power of the vinyl record. Thanks to the many manufacturers, like Simaudio, who have not only kept the faith, but continue to innovate and refine their designs, spinning records is better than ever in the year 2014 than it ever was. Read More >
Rega Aria Phonostage
Literally translated, the word aria means air in Italian, but it is often referenced as a lyrical, playful section of music as well. All of these terms apply rather nicely to Regas latest phono stage of the same name. Read More >
Lounge Audio Phonostage
A $200 Miracle. The prudent audiophile always has the DIY path as a reasonable alternative to the ever-increasing cost of hi-fi equipment. Read More >
Unison Research Phono One Valve Phonostage
Vinyl lovers have no lack of choices these days when it comes to purchasing a phonostage. Read More >
Icon Audio PS2 Valve Phonostage
If you were to step back into time to the 1950s and look at the decade’s small-scale manufacturing, you’d likely find companies that valued resources, hand-built products, viewed quality over consumerism, took simplified approaches to design, and supplied customers with a most precious commodity: time. Read More >
AVID Pulsus Phonostage
The good news is that a few hundred dollars grants you access to the analog world. But should you become truly obsessed, you’ll require a better analog front end. Not to worry. Competition is fierce in the $100-$300 phono preamplifier segment, with fewer great choices in the $500-$800 range. Read More >
Vitus MP-P201 Phonostage
When I was a kid, my friends would be quick to shout out “infinity” when they spotted the coolest bike, baseball glove, or sneakers. Read More >
Audio Research PH8 Phonostage
Forget the long dance. You can quickly cut to the chase when evaluating the ARC PH8 phonostage by playing a familiar piano recording. Read More >
AVID Pellar Phonostage
AVID, a Kimbolton, UK-based firm has been turning out some mighty impressive turntables for more than a decade now, and their recent pursuit of phono preamplifier designs, equally so. AVID’s mission statement is simply this: “The truth, nothing more, nothing less. Read More >
REVIEW: Creek Audio Wyndsor Phonostage
Is it just me, or has it been raining phonostages lately? It seems as though the vinyl downpour keeps coming, and there are no signs of it subsiding. Vinyl sales were up 37% last year, which is a great thing for vinyl lovers. Read More >
REVIEW: Bryston BP 1.5 Phonostage
Listening to Serge Gainsbourg’s low drawl, mixed with groovy, early 70’s melodies and sparse instrumentation reminiscent of a beat movie, it dawns on me that even though I don’t speak a word of French, I don’t care because the Bryston BP 1. Read More >
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