(2016) Preamplifiers
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Price: $15,000
Website: www.audioresearch.com
Doug said: All in all, Audio Research’s GSPre is a wonderfully styled, full-featured preamplifier whose beauty is more than skin deep. It’s a great choice for those who want everything it offers.
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The gist: Continues the tradition of fine ARC preamps.
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Price: $9900
Website: www.constellationaudio.com
Aron said: Constellation Audio’s Inspiration Preamp 1.0 is an exceedingly well-engineered audio component. At $9900, its qualities of sound and build are exemplary, and complemented by a unique balance of solid-state fortitude and tube-like refinement.
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The gist: A sound choice in a solid-state preamp for under ten grand.
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Price: $30,000
Website: www.simaudio.com
Jeff said: In short, and even taking into account its exalted price of $30,000, nothing about the Simaudio Moon Evolution 850P disappoints. If you’re an audiophile of means who wants a traditional analog preamp, this could be the perfect choice to anchor that magnificent system you’ve been dreaming of.
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The gist: One of the best solid-state preamps you can buy.
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Price: $3700
Website: www.simaudio.com
Erich said: The Simaudio Moon Neo 350P’s sound, connectivity options, and ten-year warranty make it difficult to find another preamplifier in its price range that is as easy to recommend.
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The gist: Preamp specialist Simaudio delivers a really good one for less money.
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Price: $5999
Website: www.psaudio.com
Erich said: PS Audio’s BHK Signature preamplifier is a statement product that produced beautiful music. I highly recommend that anyone willing to spend $6000 on a preamp arrange to hear one. I absolutely loved what I heard.
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The gist: Hard to imagine anything under ten grand beating this one.
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Price: $1695
Website: www.rogueaudio.com
Thom said: After intensive listening over an extended period, I can unequivocally say that Rogue Audio’s RP-1 is the best preamplifier I’ve ever reviewed. Its phono stage is to die for -- it may be the one I’ve lusted for all my life!
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The gist: Knocked Thom’s socks off.
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Price: $8000
Website: www.ybahifi.com
Vade said: The Passion PRE550A looked and sounded gorgeous, is built like a brick privy, has a thoughtfully designed remote control, and no significant vices. I could, and did, happily live with a PRE550A in my system. Very highly recommended.
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The gist: YBA’s new line offers super build and really good sound.
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Price: $12,500
Website: www.zandenaudio.com
Garrett said: Attractive, compact, and a sonic wonder, the Zanden 3100 preamp is one of the finest contributions to high-end sound I’ve ever heard.
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The gist: Another gem from Japan.
Award: Reviewers' Choice