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Dave’s Faves – Atoll IN50 Integrated Amp
Atoll IN50 Integrated Amp $1200 (50×2) (3.75h, 17.32w, 12d, 16 lbs) Made in France! Priced as Line Stage With Remote, 3 Year Warranty Optional Boards Available: Phono MM $130, DAC $300, DAC/Bluetooth $500 Atoll’s IN50 is by far my fave, inexpensive integrated amp on the market. It has surpassed various NAD and Marantz pieces by a significant margin. And yup, it’s made…
RIP Anita Pointer
RIP Anita Pointer (1948-2022) I was going through my posts and realized, somehow, unforgivably, I missed recognizing the death of one of my favorite pop singers, the ever energetic and joyful Anita Pointer. She died on the last day of 2022. I thought I had mentioned her in the Jan 2023 newsletter, but now see, that I didn’t. It’s never too late…
Bryston Phono Preamp Gets Rave
Captivating tube-like sweetness and rhythmic musicality for fatigue free listening; revealing; excellent grip on big-scale recordings, lining the sound stage with spatial detail and textured layering. Holds itself well partnering modest and high-end front end equipment; ability to handle a wide range of cartridges across the price spectrum; plus the 20-year Bryston warranty.
Bryston Model T10s Are Making Their Mark
The T-10s envelope the listener with imaging & clarity that leaves the listener wondering if they are in the room with the artist. From the nuance of the singers breath to the bass impact of the drums they effortlessly reproduce what is put to
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TV Is Terrible
At least several times a week I get calls from customers that hate their TV service. It’s too expensive and the prices keep getting jacked up. “Should I switch to A,B or C?” Whether you have satellite or cable, its the same dilemma. One of my daughters has some streaming service and the sports action buffers, so it’s strobe like, even with…
Bryston Headphone Amp Rave
Bryston BHA-1
Headphone Amplifier:
Editor’s Choice 2023
Integrated Amp Or Separates
Which is the better choice to get the best sound for your money? The answer used to be separates for sure. Not any more. Integrated Amps An integrated amp has a preamp and power amp in one box. Sometimes it has a DAC and or phono preamp built in too. All of this is quite convenient and cost effective. But in general…