Preamplifier Reviews

Sony TA-E77ESD
Preamplifier

In general, audio products claimed to be “digital” use conventional analog designs whose characteristics make them suitable for use with digital sound sources such as compact discs....
Soundcraftsmen Pro-Control Four
Preamplifier

The Soundcraftsmen Pro-Control Four preamplifier is a highly versatile stereo control center in which all signal routing is carried out by solid-state (C-mos) electronic switching circuits....
Soundcraftsmen Pro-Control Three
Preamplifier

The Soundcraftsmen Pro-Control Three preamplifier employs complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) digital-control electronic switching for operation free of noise and distortion....
Tandberg 3008A
Preamplifier

The TCA 3008A is Tandberg’s finest preamplifier, designed and styled with the conservatism and understatement that characterize Tandberg products. Physically and electrically, it...
Tandberg TPA-3016A and TCA-3018A
Preamplifier and Power amplifier

Tandberg’s power amplifier, the 3016A, is a no-holds-barred design aimed at the demanding (and affluent) audiophile. Its unconventional circuitry and choice of internal components...
Yamaha C-80 and Yamaha M-80
Preamplifier and Power amplifier

From the top of Yamaha’s “Natural Sound” line of audio separates come the C-80 preamplifier (Yamaha prefers to call it a “control amplifier”) and the M-80 power amplifier....
Yamaha CX-2
Preamplifier

The slow but steady seep of video capabilities into traditional audio components is no better exemplified than by the CX-2, Yamaha’s next-to-the-top separate preamplifier. It provides...