The new First Watt F8 power amplifier has been created as an updated version of the earlier J2 amplifier, introduced in 2009.
Whole Note Distribution has announced the arrival of Extraudio to the UK market. Based in the Netherlands, Extraudio design, and hand build amplifiers.
In 2020, the Gryphon will celebrate 35 years of exploration and innovation, well known as one of the most influential high end brands in Scandinavia, and the world, the Gryphon name has long been established as one of ‘the big names’ in the highest of the High End.
Vinnie Rossi has officially transitioned from direct sales to a dealer network in the USA and has announced the appointment of Mark Sossa of Well Pleased Audio Vida as the company’s sales representative for North America.
UK amplifier brand, Nord Acoustics, is introducing the new MKII Nord One SE NC500 with REV D Buffer Boards. More »
Burson have released PLAY, a versatile little pre amp/DAC/Headphone amp. More »
Pass Labs has started shipping their new XA25 Class A Power Amplifier, the most affordable power amplifier in their current line. With 2 x 25W @ 8 ohms, 2 x 50/W at 4 ohms and 2 x 100WClass A/AB at 2 ohms, and priced at $4,900, the XA25 is not meant as merely an “Entry-Level” model, but rather, a more affordable way for consumers to experience the Pass Labs line. In other words: A smaller, lighter and less expensive Pass Labs Class A power amplifier. More »
Vista Audio has introduced an extension of their Phono-1 phono preamplifier. Phono-2 ($399) has no capacitors in the signal path and RIAA compensation is executed with high precision film capacitors and low noise resistors. More »
Dynamic Sounds Associates introduced the Amp I mono block amplifier at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest this October. Each Amp I produces 125 watts of pure Class A power and is of solid state design employing an all-JFET/MOSFET design using DC coupled circuit topology following a source follower input with blocking capacitors to provide a constant input impedance and prevent input DC offsets from damaging speakers.
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