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Einstein Power Amp Review
What would you expect when you think about a company called Einstein? A certain level of cleverness perhaps? Maybe not a tube amp company based in Germany. Check out their 60 watt per channel debut product. Read More
Counterpoint SA-1000 Preamp and SA-100 Amp Reviewed
Counterpoint was a California-based audio manufacturer who specialized in tube gear. The SA-1000 was their entry-level preamp. It has a pair of 12AX7 and a single 6dJ8 for tubes, solid-state regulation, and a MOSFET line stage buffer. Read More
Lecson Quattra Integrated Amp Reviewed
The name Lecson may not instill confidence in the minds of potential consumers. In its previous incarnation, it wasn't exactly the most reliable of products. But the relaunch has brought us the amazing Quattra. Read More
Dynaco Stereo 70 Tube Amp Reviewed
It doesn't get more classic than a Dynaco Stereo 70. You could built it yourself or buy one complete but this 35 Watt per channel amp changed audio forever. Read the classic review of the reissue from one of the most important amps ever made in audio history. Read More
Copland CTA 401 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
Copland likes to keep things minimal. Their products are kept free of displays, or even buttons. The CTA 401 integrated amp has five big knobs to control all functions. We put the big amp to the test and for those that love true high end audio - this is a must read. Read More
Croft Series 3 Power Amplifier Reviewed
While they may not be the easiest products to find, Croft's amps are rock solid, and fantastically reliable. The new Series 3 amp is fairly inexpensive, weights a little over 30 pounds, and has a sizeable 50 watts per channel. Read More
Carver Silver Seven Mono Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier Reviewed
Bob Carver knows a thing or two about amp design, and the huge Silver Seven is actually two separate chassis, and 38 tubes, for each channel. It's also a good $30,000+. This is a far departure from a power amp in a coffee can and remains a historically important power amp even today. Read More
Classe DR-5 Preamp and DR-5 Power Amp Reviewed
The DR-5 is the preamp that cemented Classe's reputation as a top-echelon audio manufacturer. With adjustable gain range between 20 and 40 dB, MM and MC phono section, the DR-5 offers top-flight performance, especially in terms of dimensionality and imaging. Read More
Solen Tiger Tube/MOSFET Integrated Amp Reviewed
I have a feeling tiger blood is going to be big sometime in the future. Way in the future, like 20 plus years. The Tiger Tube amp from Solen has 50 watts for each of its channels, and is quite the winner. Read this review as it is a torpedo of truth Read More
Cadence PRE2 Preamp and MA2 Power Amp Reviewed
This tube preamp has two Mullard E88CCs in the phono section, two ECC82s in the line section and two EL84 tubes in the power supply. Although the phono section is noisy, it has that tube dimensionality that LP lovers' crave. Read More
