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Vitus SL-103

2025 Preamplifier of the Year: Vitus SL-103

Jun 28, 2025

Constellation Inspiration 2 preamp

2025 Preamplifier of the Year: Constellation Inspiration 2 Preamplifier

Jun 24, 2025

Soulution 757 Deemphasis

2024 Golden Ear: Soulution 757 Deemphasis Preamplifier

May 20, 2025

JMF Audio HQS 7001

2024 Golden Ear: JMF Audio HQS 7001 Monoblock Amplifier and PRS 1.5 Linestage Preamplifier

May 10, 2025

PrimaLuna EVO 400

2024 Golden Ear: PrimaLuna EVO 400 Line Preamplifier

Mar 22, 2025

nad c 389

Editors’ Choice: Best Preamplifiers with DACs Under $2,000

Nov 08, 2024

McIntosh C53

High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: McIntosh Labs C53

Sep 10, 2024

Classé Delta PRE

High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: Classé Delta PRE

Aug 30, 2024

Schiit Freya S

2023 Golden Ear: Schiit Freya S Preamplifier

Apr 12, 2024

Sutherland Engineering N1 Preamplifier

2023 Golden Ear: Sutherland Engineering N1 Preamplifier

Jan 09, 2024

Boulder Amplifiers 3010

Best Preamplifiers: $50,000+

Nov 25, 2023

T+A SDV 3100 HV

Best Preamplifiers with DACs: Over $10,000

Sep 15, 2023

NuPrime AMG PRA

Best Preamplifiers: Under $2,000

Sep 12, 2023

Anthem STR

Editors’ Choice: Best Preamplifiers with DACs Under $5,000

Jul 11, 2023

AGD Productions Alto and Tempo

Editors’ Choice: Best Preamplifiers $2,000 – $5,000

Jul 05, 2023

T+A DAC 200

2023 Editors’ Choice: Best Preamplifiers with DACs $5,000 – $10,000

May 26, 2023

MBL N11

Best Preamplifiers: $10,000 – $50,000

May 23, 2023

Yamaha C-5000

Editors’ Choice: Best Preamplifiers $5,000 – $10,000

Mar 14, 2023