The most complex component in all of home theater is the AV preamp. Consumers are wary of the category as the HDMI standard has changed more time than Cher at a Las Vegas show. AV Preamps are like computers thus don't hold their values like stereo preamps or power amps but they represent the merger of the idea of a surround sound processor and a stereo preamp thus potential system simplicity for many home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles looking for 5.1 or 7.1 sound. For a full archive of AV Preamp Reviews
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The new Conductor Stellar and Soloist Stellar combine Class-A power and modern connectivity in compact desktop designs.
Rega’s new Aos MC phono stage arrives as a way to bring some of the Aura’s engineering into a price range more vinyl listeners actually shop in.
MoFi’s latest phono preamp, the UltraPhono Pro, takes core design ideas from its MasterPhono and packages them into something far more attainable.
With the N-05XE and S-05XE, Esoteric brings together network streaming, a fully discrete DAC, a balanced preamp, and Class A amplification in a refined two-component setup.
The Preamp II-S is Nagra’s latest preamplifier, built to sit between its Compact and HD lines—and packed with features from both.
The Head Box DS3 B and S3 B are Pro-Ject’s newest tools for getting more power and clarity out of your headphones.
With support for 11.4 channels, 8K video, and Dirac room correction, Marantz’s new AV 30 and AMP 30 offer a flexible path into separates-based home theater.
Onkyo just introduced a pair of modern two-channel amplifiers—the Muse Y-50 and Y-40—that pack serious power and streaming smarts into a compact box.
Designed to pair with the Nu-Vista 800.2 and 600.2, the Vinyl S offers tube-driven phono performance in a compact, configurable chassis.
If you thought the Jotunheim 2 was already a beast, Schiit just dropped a third version that quietly rewrites the rulebook.
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