Amplifier
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A Question of Class
As with DAC technologies, Solid State vs Valves (tubes), Digital vs Vinyl (and many more debates) the subject of Classes of amplification will divide almost everyone into tribal groups – i.e someone has to win! But like so many things in the world, in hi-fi its not so black and white as many would have…
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Why “Retro” has returned
If the army of online Celebrities (deities?) are to be believed, high fidelity systems MUST have modern conveniences such as Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, Spotify Connect, Apple Music, Amazon Music and the like. Even an amplifier cannot just be an amplifier – it has to have a built-in DAC, Network connectivity, and a (half-baked) App. The question…
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Customer Review: Accuphase E-370
This one’s a keeper! I’m very grateful to Mike for the opportunity to get into Accuphase.I’ve been aware of the brand for many years but, for some reason, it just seemed unfashionable to me. My new E370 is big, Japanese, has meters and tone controls – harking back to the 1970s it’s not really in…
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Review: Lyngdorf TDAi-3400
Who needs to read the instructions for an amplifier! No one right? Well that’s not strictly true nowadays, as many amplifiers are becoming much more than ‘just an amp’. The Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 definitely fits in to the ‘much more’ category. Having honed the skill of putting hi-fi components into racks/cabinets and feeling around the back…
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Review: Accuphase E-370
Well, after nearly six weeks living with it in my system at home, it’s about time I put pen to paper…well digits to keyboard…and outline my feelings so far. Of course, I’m talking about the Accuphase E370 Integrated Amplifier. I have known the name Accuphase as a highly reputable manufacturer of exceedingly good hi-fi products…