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CES 2013
Acousticplan Phonomaster Sounds Far More Focused Than This Picture!
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
I heard this tubed Acousticplan Phonomaster SE in the Devore Audio room and it sounded sweet yet detailed.
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CES 2013
Bluehorizon profono MM/MC Phono Preamp Offers Value, Flexibility
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  3 comments
UK-based Bluehorizon introduced the compact, two box profano
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CES 2013
Moon Introduces Evolution Series 610LP Phono Preamplifier
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  7 comments
As I predicted in my review of the $10,000+ Moon Evolution Series Phono Preamplifier, good things happen to those who wait for the company to trickle the technology down to less expensive units.
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CES 2013
Out of my Job Description But I Just Had to Share With You This New B.M.C. Preamp
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
This sleek new B.M.C. unit combines a preamplifier, a DAC, and a headphone amplifier.
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CES 2013
VAC Statement Phono Preamp Shoots For "The Best"
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
VAC designer Kevin Hayes took me through his two box "Statement" tubed phono preamp. It has four single-ended and balanced inputs, adjustable gain of 52,70 and 76dB, capacitive and resistive loading, mono switch, zero feedback, transformer inputs for MC, and an outboard massive power supply.
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CES 2013
Clearaudio Introduces New Performance Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  2 comments
Clearaudio debuted the new $3000 Performance turntable/tonearm combo at CES 2013.
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CES 2013
AMG Turntable Opens Up Bearing, We Have a Look
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  2 comments
The $15,500 German AMG turntable/tonearm combo imported to America by Musical Surroundings is a deceptively simple and compact product but to really understand its unique, high tech engineering requires a look inside.
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CES 2013
Scheu's Acrylic Girder Cantus Tonearm Elicits Skepticism
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 09, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  4 comments
Acrylic and I don't get along well in the turntable/tonearm world so I remain skeptical about the sonic performance of this $1575 Scheu Cantus acrylic tonearm but of course I reserve judgement until I get to hear it.
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CES 2013
Ai Tight Introduces Latest PC Series MC Cartridge, the PC-1S
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 09, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  1 comments
Air Tight introduced the newest member of its cartridge line-up, the PC-1S. The new model features even lower internal impedance than in previous models, down to 2.1 ohms.
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CES 2013
Record Doctor Manual Vacuum Record Cleaning Machine Returns
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 09, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  13 comments
The venerable Record Doctor record cleaning machine, which resembles a Nitty Gritty minus a record spinning motor has been out of production for a few years now but thanks to the vinyl resurrection (it's gone way beyond a revival don't you think?) it's being resuscitated with a hoped for price of around $200.
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