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What reviewers think

Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.

Product Strengths

  • Phenomenal clarity and natural tonality in the mid-range and high frequencies
  • Excellent soundstage depth because the background is pitch black
  • Silver-plated Teflon-coated wiring and a Blue Beauty Alps volume pot are used
  • The circuit is DC coupled between stages, which normally improves clarity and reduces coloration
  • Hand built in Durham, England

Product Considerations

  • Bass lacks definition and grip
  • Speaker choice is critical to getting the best performance
  • Acrylic casework and lack of remote control may be an issue for some
  • Cables with shielding and some with a twisted geometry need to be avoided, because the S80 has no filter circuit on the output stage
  • Limited power may be an issue

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • The P50 has better clarity and natural tonality in the mid-range and high frequencies, compared to the Exposure 2510
  • The P50 has better clarity and natural tonality in the mid-range and high frequencies, compared to the Cambridge Audio AXA35
  • Accuphase E280 may get close in terms of clarity, but can't match the NVA's when it comes to natural tonality
  • Cambridge Audio AXA35 does equally a good job of hanging on to the rhythm section—bass

Takeaway: The P50 offers exceptional clarity and a natural sound in the mids and highs, creating a phenomenal listening experience. If paired carefully with the right speakers, it could be a very special system.

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Manufacturer details

  • Dimensions: w250mm x h70mm x d210mm
  • Impedance: 10k
  • Inputs: Four line level and direct
  • Outputs: Three pairs of pre-outs plus tape output
  • Controls: Volume and source select
Handmade in Great Britain, designed to be used with NVA power amplifiers (or any power amplifier that that can be used with a passive pre-amplifier). Consistent with our desire for simplicity and musical transparency, the NVA P50 is a completely passive unit controlled by a high quality potentiometer. This is also a highly versatile pre-amplifier, featuring support for bi-amping and subwoofer connection.
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Brand highlights

Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:

NVA P50 MKII Passive Preamplifier

  • Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for simplicity and musical transparency.
  • Description: Praised for its completely passive design, which ensures high musical transparency and simplicity. Unlike the more advanced models like the P50SA, it offers a basic yet effective solution for those who want to maintain a pure signal path without active components. This makes it ideal for users with a limited budget who prioritize a straightforward setup in small to medium-sized rooms.

NVA S80 Stereo Power Amplifier

  • Positioning: Mid-range amplifier, suitable for bi-amping setups.
  • Description: Designed for bi-amping tweeters, offering a low-power solution with excellent results when paired with the right speakers. It stands out from higher-end models like the S300 by focusing on specific bi-amping applications.

NVA Artisan S300 Stereo Power Amplifier

  • Positioning: High-performance stereo amplifier for serious audiophiles.
  • Description: Offers a significant upgrade with its high-quality Toroidy transformers and dedicated power supplies, providing excellent musical transparency and dynamic ease. Compared to the S80, it delivers more power and is suitable for a wider range of speakers.

NVA Artisan M600 Monoblock Power Amplifiers

  • Positioning: Premium monoblock amplifiers for ultimate performance.
  • Description: Features twin power supplies per channel, offering greater transparency and dynamic ease, especially with demanding speakers. Unlike the S300, these monoblocks provide dedicated power for each channel, enhancing separation and detail.

NVA Integrated Amplifier in Satin Matt Case

  • Positioning: Flagship integrated amplifier with a focus on versatility and power.
  • Description: Features a new satin-matt finish and upgraded power supplies, offering 70 watts of power with a premium volume pot for optimal signal purity. It combines the functionality of separate components like the P50 and S300 into a single unit.
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NVA is a UK-based hifi brand known for its minimalist amplifier design philosophy, using the simplest possible circuits to ensure sound purity and musical transparency. Their unique four-stage amplifier circuit with quadruple power supplies sets them apart, as does their requirement that customers use NVA's own low-capacitance speaker cables to prevent potential damage and ensure optimal performance.

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NVA
P50SA MKII
1165
1165
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1
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NVA is a UK-based hifi brand known for its minimalist amplifier design philosophy, using the simplest possible circuits to ensure sound purity and musical transparency. Their unique four-stage amplifier circuit with quadruple power supplies sets them apart, as does their requirement that customers use NVA's own low-capacitance speaker cables to prevent potential damage and ensure optimal performance.
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Product Strengths

  • Still in use in a system to date

Product Considerations

  • One user found an MFA Classic V2 lackluster and fairly bass light, and preferred the P50SA MkII

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Vs MFA Classic One: The MFA Classic One was superior to a P50 (not the SA MkII) in terms of dynamics, scale, detail, and bass weight
  • Vs MFA Classic V2: One user found the P50SA MkII preferable, as they found the MFA Classic V2 lackluster and fairly bass light

Takeaway: The P50SA MkII is worth considering because one user chose it over the MFA Classic V2. It could be an interesting listen.

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NVA is a UK-based hifi brand known for its minimalist amplifier design philosophy, using the simplest possible circuits to ensure sound purity and musical transparency. Their unique four-stage amplifier circuit with quadruple power supplies sets them apart, as does their requirement that customers use NVA's own low-capacitance speaker cables to prevent potential damage and ensure optimal performance.
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Hegel
V10
1650
1650
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14
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Known for producing all-in-one integrated amplifiers, Hegel has become a favorite among hi-fi enthusiasts and dealers worldwide. Their amplifiers are particularly praised for their exceptional bass control, attributed to their high damping factor, which ensures precise management of even difficult-to-drive speakers like planar magnetics and dipoles. With competitive pricing and high performance, Hegel integrateds stand out as some of the best options available for audiophiles seeking simplicity and excellence in a single component.
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Product Strengths

  • Ultra-low noise with remarkably quiet backgrounds and effortless transparency
  • Delivers Al Harewood's delicate brush work with an outstanding balance of brush "edge" and "swish"
  • Clear and distinct sound, with a soundstage that is tall, wide, and deep
  • Natural and matter-of-fact nature, one that doesn't feel processed or constrained in any particular way
  • The V10 is a highly musical phonostage that resolves fine details, honors tonal colors, and allows the dynamic life in music to breathe at levels that belie the unit's modest price

Product Considerations

  • Adjustments to capacitance, gain, and impedance are accomplished by means of a bank of DIP switches on the rear panel, which can be a bit confusing
  • The instruction manual states it's possible to set impedance "freely between 50 and 550 ohms" and add 6 addition dB of gain, but to do so contact your Hegel dealer for more information
  • Not as versatile as the PS Audio Stellar
  • The V10 does not try to mask physical imperfections on the record

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Vs Simaudio MOON by Simaudio 610LP—the Hegel V10 performs so well in comparison to the much more expensive 610LP as to be encouraging
  • Vs Aurorasound VIDA Prima—the Hegel V10 seemed to pull out more detail than the VIDA Prima
  • Vs Aqvox Phono 2 Ci—V10 allows one to easily explore the musicians' context and intent better
  • Vs Rega Aria 3—the V10 betters it by quite a way, showing how the Hegel has a more incisive and detailed nature

Takeaway: The Hegel V10 is a great sounding, well-made phono stage that produces the 3D, of both the music and the space behind it, while honoring the purity and simplicity of the recording. It has connectivity and configurability as well.

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Known for producing all-in-one integrated amplifiers, Hegel has become a favorite among hi-fi enthusiasts and dealers worldwide. Their amplifiers are particularly praised for their exceptional bass control, attributed to their high damping factor, which ensures precise management of even difficult-to-drive speakers like planar magnetics and dipoles. With competitive pricing and high performance, Hegel integrateds stand out as some of the best options available for audiophiles seeking simplicity and excellence in a single component.
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Primare
R35
1679
1679
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9
Reviews
Primare is a Scandinavian hifi brand whose UFPD 2 Amplification technology provides a consistent 26dB feedback loop gain across the entire audio range, making their amplifiers exceptionally stable and accurate. Their modular design approach lets users customize their systems by adding or upgrading components like DACs and network modules.
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Product Strengths

  • Comprehensive spec sheet
  • Versatile phono stage with balanced outputs offers greater levels of gain
  • Depth, detail, and an analogue character
  • Flexible and capable
  • Extracts the very best from any cartridge
  • The casework feels solid and beautifully finished

Product Considerations

  • Adjusting capacitance and loading via hidden dip switches under two small covers for left and right channels is a little trickier than the previous model's dial adjusters
  • DIP switches are fiddly to use
  • Busiest and brightest recordings can appear just a little sanitised

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • The R35 offers a thorough update of its feature set, making it—on paper at least—one of the most versatile phono stages on the market today
  • The R35 ups the ante by some margin, despite looking deceptively identical to the retired R32 front on
  • Compared to the Hegel V10, the R35 is more playful dynamically with fatter bass, there is more depth in the soundscape, and a slightly larger range of timbres

Takeaway: The R35 is a versatile phono stage that can extract the best from any cartridge and has a comprehensive spec sheet. It offers depth, detail, and an analogue character that underlines vinyl's enduring appeal.

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Primare is a Scandinavian hifi brand whose UFPD 2 Amplification technology provides a consistent 26dB feedback loop gain across the entire audio range, making their amplifiers exceptionally stable and accurate. Their modular design approach lets users customize their systems by adding or upgrading components like DACs and network modules.
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Musical Fidelity
M6x Vinyl
2399
2399
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6
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Musical Fidelity is known for its unique amplifier designs, particularly the A1 integrated amplifier that uses its top plate as a heatsink and features a distinctive current-mode phono stage. The brand stands out for its innovative dual-monoblock approach in integrated amplifiers, where separate power transformers and dedicated power supplies are housed in a single chassis, as seen in their M8xi and M6i models that deliver exceptional power output.
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Product Strengths

  • Crisp, clean, and spacious tone, which is fun to listen to, tonally neutral, and detailed
  • Good and solid build quality

Product Considerations

  • Substandard interface, with tiny buttons and labels, can be difficult to use
  • In single-ended mode, the sound presentation can have slightly edgy mids
  • Smaller interface font than the M6 makes the values slightly harder to read
  • Size and weight might require sturdy shelf support

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • M6x has an appreciable reduction in its noise floor and improved dynamic range compared to M6 Vinyl
  • M6x has a slightly well-lit upper midband and a drier and leaner bass compared to ModWright PH 9.0 tube phono stage
  • M6x Vinyl is a clear step up, having a crisp, clean, and spacious tone compared to Rega Aria Mk3

Takeaway: The M6x is a versatile phono stage that offers balanced connections, multiple inputs and solid build quality. It is sonically neutral and lets records speak for themselves.

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Musical Fidelity is known for its unique amplifier designs, particularly the A1 integrated amplifier that uses its top plate as a heatsink and features a distinctive current-mode phono stage. The brand stands out for its innovative dual-monoblock approach in integrated amplifiers, where separate power transformers and dedicated power supplies are housed in a single chassis, as seen in their M8xi and M6i models that deliver exceptional power output.
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Gold Note
PH-5
999
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Released
2023
The PH-5 is the latest born at Gold Note's range of phono stages, designed to deliver the same high quality and excellent performance that made the PH-10 and PH-1000 famous, with an affordable price and all the cutting-edge features that stands out our products.
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Gold Note is an Italian hifi brand that manufactures all components in-house, with their DS-10 DAC offering 192 setup options to adapt to different music genres and listener preferences. Their products, including the IS-10 and IS-1000 integrated amplifiers, combine multiple functions like streaming, DAC, and phono stages in single units, delivering a rich, tube-like sound signature.
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Product Strengths

  • Offers a versatile range of adjustments, including nine input impedance choices and four gain options, to match various cartridges
  • Offers three different equalization curves (RIAA, Decca London, and American Columbia), unusual for phono stages in its price range
  • Produces a clean, smooth, lucid, and well-balanced sound that is uncolored and neutral, allowing for greater transparency and speed
  • Musical, smooth, coherent and dynamic, with a very good pace, rhythm, and timing
  • Touchscreen interface is easy and intuitive to use

Product Considerations

  • Moving magnet capacitance is set at 220pF and is not adjustable
  • Some reviewers express concern about potential RF interference from the digital display affecting the analog circuitry, particularly with sensitive MC cartridges
  • Instrumental images may be smaller than with other phono stages
  • May sound a little weightless compared to significantly more expensive phono preamps
  • Reviewers note the forthcoming PSU-5 power supply

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Compared to a similarly priced phono stage, the Gold Note PH-5 provided greater insights into how Miles Davis played each note, and was more full-bodied and dynamic
  • The Pathos In the Groove was more spacious and shapely sounding but lacked the PH-5's sense of control and smoothness
  • Compared to the Gold Note PH-10, there's a remarkably similar sound, with a tad more weight to recordings played through the more expensive PH-10
  • The PH-5 sounds closer to the GrandiNote Celio MK IV—a bit richer, smoother, and more saturated—whereas the ESE Lab Nibiru is more about speed, precision, and transparency

Takeaway: The Gold Note PH-5 is a versatile phono stage that sounds musical and natural. It provides many options to adjust the sound, and it is an affordable way to get great performance from vinyl records.

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Gold Note is an Italian hifi brand that manufactures all components in-house, with their DS-10 DAC offering 192 setup options to adapt to different music genres and listener preferences. Their products, including the IS-10 and IS-1000 integrated amplifiers, combine multiple functions like streaming, DAC, and phono stages in single units, delivering a rich, tube-like sound signature.
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ADCOM
GFP-915
999
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Released
2024
The ADCOM GFP-915 is a $999 stereo preamp that gets back to the basics. There's an internal 192KHz/24bit DAC for Optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs, This affordable stereo preamp is designed to switch inputs and control volume for your modern sources ranging from streaming to silver discs to vinyl and everything in-between. The ADCOM GFP-915 is a clean sounding preamp meaning that it is designed to not impart its own sound to your audiophile system.
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ADCOM is a hifi brand that pioneered high-current amplifier designs with their GFA-1 model in 1979, and their Nelson Pass-designed GFA-555 became a milestone in budget amplifiers. The brand caters to audiophiles who prefer physical media, offering features like phono stages for vinyl enthusiasts, while maintaining a trade-in program for older ADCOM gear that reflects their commitment to product longevity.
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Product Strengths

  • Straightforward, high-quality preamp that does everything asked of it, very well
  • Includes tone control knobs for bass and treble to personalize the listening experience
  • Allows turntable users to switch between moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) modes
  • Features seven source audio inputs, a front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.1, optical and USB inputs, as well as a phono stage for turntables

Product Considerations

  • Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, while present, is not super high resolution compared with Wi-Fi and may not appeal to those seeking a more robust streaming experience
  • Has no balanced inputs

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Against Rotel's RC-1572 MKII, the Adcom GFP-915 wins in many audiophile categories, such as a lower reported total harmonic distortion and noise floor
  • The Schiit Freya S stereo preamp at $599 is another solid, no-frills audiophile option that can compare to the Adcom GFP-915
  • The NAD C 3050 integrated amp's HDMI switching, internal DAC, Bluetooth 5.4 and phono stage might sway one to spend a few hundred more dollars than the Adcom

Takeaway: The Adcom GFP-915 is a traditional stereo preamp that delivers quality performance and offers a range of useful features for audiophiles. It is a worthwhile option for those seeking a simple and effective way to manage audio sources and volume control.

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ADCOM is a hifi brand that pioneered high-current amplifier designs with their GFA-1 model in 1979, and their Nelson Pass-designed GFA-555 became a milestone in budget amplifiers. The brand caters to audiophiles who prefer physical media, offering features like phono stages for vinyl enthusiasts, while maintaining a trade-in program for older ADCOM gear that reflects their commitment to product longevity.
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Schiit
Kara F
799
/
Released
2023
Tubes, schmubes. Who needs tubes when you have an insane, fully discrete, solid state preamp running on 64V rails—something so over the top that the likes of this haven't been seen for 30+ years. Welcome to Kara F, the do-all Nexus™ preamp from Schiit Audio.
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Schiit Audio, an extremely popular direct-to-consumer hifi brand, specializes in entry-level DACs and amps for both headphones and speakers. Through their distinctive, authentic voice and low-price philosophy, they've built a very loyal customer base.
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Product Strengths

  • Features a fully discreet headphone amplifier built-in that sounds good
  • Offers flexibility with passive, low gain, and high gain settings, not commonly found at its price point
  • Build quality feels good, with a nice textured black finish
  • Features a precise 128-step attenuator for accurate left-right balance, unusual for a $699 preamplifier
  • Features a metal remote with volume, mute, and input selection

Product Considerations

  • One reviewer experienced the Kara going into protection mode and muting the sound when adjusting the volume quickly—requiring a power cycle to resolve
  • One reviewer said they prefer the RCA input and output sound
  • XLR inputs for stereo mode are not available

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Vs Schiit Freya S: It replaces the Freya S and has significant upgrades, including a headphone jack and a more powerful power transformer
  • Vs Pass Labs HPA1: The Pass Labs is a better-sounding pre-amplifier and headphone amplifier overall, but is significantly more expensive

Takeaway: The Kara preamplifier offers great flexibility with gain options and a good-sounding headphone amplifier. It's a well-built component that could be a good addition to an audio setup, especially if clarity is valued.

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Schiit Audio, an extremely popular direct-to-consumer hifi brand, specializes in entry-level DACs and amps for both headphones and speakers. Through their distinctive, authentic voice and low-price philosophy, they've built a very loyal customer base.
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Pro-Ject
Phono Box DS3 B
799
/
Released
The Phono Box DS3 B model offers some of the high-end features of the Phono Box RS2 at an affordable price and trusted Pro-Ject quality. One of those is our new True Balanced Connection.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems, an Austrian brand founded in 1991, has been at the forefront of reestablishing analog music reproduction to the public. The company handcrafts 95% of all components in the European Union. The turntables focus on manual operation and minimalist design with a wide selection of colors that make their turntables both audio devices and stylish furniture pieces. The brand stands out for offering one of the broadest ranges of high-fidelity products in the world, including turntables, CD players, DACs, streamers, phono preamps, amplifiers, and speakers. Pro-Ject products are engineered with a focus on best audio reproduction for the money and omission of costly, unnecessary features.
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Product Strengths

  • Balanced connections improve sound, though stellar audio is available via RCA inputs
  • Tighter and continuous control over load impedance via a potentiometer control
  • Discrete circuit design offers a more neutral sound than integrated circuits
  • Two turntables can be connected at once, one with XLRs and one with RCAs
  • Expanded soundstage and individual instrument placement both horizontally and vertically

Product Considerations

  • Turntable with XLR outputs needed to experience its best features
  • More expensive if balanced connection features are not being used
  • Tube box will push coloration into the mix, so tubes need careful system matching
  • Balanced outputs and moving coil cartridge are needed to reveal the sort of detail that vinyl aficionados champion

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • Vs NAD Phono Preamp PP-1: Allows for markedly more detail and separation between instruments
  • Vs Phono Box S3 B: Integrates all the technology from the SB3 and adds in a few extra features, as well as a potentiometer
  • Vs Projects Tubebox DS3: The sound is far more clear, and the weighted treble and upper spectrum sound more pronounced

Takeaway: The Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B unlocks the potential of a turntable, enhancing the listening experience with more dynamics, details, and soundstage. It's a versatile phono preamp with remarkably neutral and detailed sound.

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Pro-Ject Audio Systems, an Austrian brand founded in 1991, has been at the forefront of reestablishing analog music reproduction to the public. The company handcrafts 95% of all components in the European Union. The turntables focus on manual operation and minimalist design with a wide selection of colors that make their turntables both audio devices and stylish furniture pieces. The brand stands out for offering one of the broadest ranges of high-fidelity products in the world, including turntables, CD players, DACs, streamers, phono preamps, amplifiers, and speakers. Pro-Ject products are engineered with a focus on best audio reproduction for the money and omission of costly, unnecessary features.
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conrad-johnson
ET3/ET3SE
599
/
Released
The ET3 line-stage is a "baby" version of our flagship line-stage preamplifier, the GAT. The family resemblance is much more than skin deep. With voltage gain provided by a triode vacuum-tube, the zero-feedback line-stage circuit of the ET3, along with its DC voltage regulators, closely replicates the circuit of the GAT.
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Conrad-Johnson is a hifi brand known for tube amplifiers that create emotionally engaging experiences through their use of KT120 output tubes, CJD Teflon capacitors, and proprietary wide-bandwidth output transformers. Their preamps, like the PV11 and GAT Series 2, stand out for their lack of negative feedback and use of Teflon capacitors with gold-plated silver contacts, contributing to their ability to follow subtle tempo changes and deliver refined sound.
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Product Strengths

  • Offers much of what conrad-johnson learned with the GAT preamplifier, providing high performance at a lower budget
  • The ET3SE's phonostage is essentially the TEA-2SE, offering great phono performance
  • Strikes a perfect balance with a hybrid design, being extremely quiet and providing healthy tonal contrast, yet powerful and controlled
  • Makes music collection come alive, especially after an hour or two to fully warm up
  • Offers great sound, top build quality, and immense flexibility

Product Considerations

  • The SE model with Teflon capacitors takes around 500 hours to sound its best
  • Has only a single-ended design, complete with RCA jacks for inputs and outputs
  • Only has one pair of main outputs, a second pair would be nice for those who use a powered subwoofer
  • Remote is a stripped-down plastic model compared to billet aluminum remotes of higher-end conrad-johnson preamplifiers
  • The non-SE versions have a somewhat warmer tonal balance with less extension at the frequency extremes

Comparisons (according to reviewers)

  • The ET3SE offers about a quart and a half of the GAT's sound for less than a quarter of the price
  • Given that the TEA2SE outboard phonostage is $4,000, the ET3SE's level of phono performance is amazing

Takeaway: The ET3SE is a great choice if you want high-end sound at a more affordable price. It is built well, sounds fantastic, and gives you a lot of flexibility for enjoying your favorite music.

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Conrad-Johnson is a hifi brand known for tube amplifiers that create emotionally engaging experiences through their use of KT120 output tubes, CJD Teflon capacitors, and proprietary wide-bandwidth output transformers. Their preamps, like the PV11 and GAT Series 2, stand out for their lack of negative feedback and use of Teflon capacitors with gold-plated silver contacts, contributing to their ability to follow subtle tempo changes and deliver refined sound.
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