Preamplifier

Cxn V2 — 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.

This entry was posted in Streamers and tagged Cambridge Audio DAC Music Streaming Network Player Preamplifier on October 3, 2019 by Ashley

Pro-Ject HeadBox DS2B Silver Walnut — 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.

This entry was posted in Headphones and tagged Amplifier Headphone Amplifier Headphones Preamplifier Pro-Ject on October 27, 2017 by Ashley

PhonoBox DS2 Silver Aluminium Rear — 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?

This entry was posted in Phono Stages and tagged Phono Cartridge Phono Stage Preamplifier Pro-Ject on September 4, 2017 by Ashley

Arcam rPhono Phono Stage Review

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

This entry was posted in Phono Stages and tagged Arcam Phono Cartridge Phono Stage Preamplifier Turntable on May 18, 2017 by Ashley

CA Connect App Settings — Cambridge Audio 851N Streamer Review
One of the most feature-packed streamers on the market today, with an uncoloured, neutral sound.

This entry was posted in Streamers and tagged Cambridge Audio Preamplifier Streamer on September 30, 2016 by Ashley

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.

This entry was posted in Phono Stages and tagged Cambridge Audio Phono Stage Preamplifier Turntable on May 3, 2016 by Ashley

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.