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CES 2013
Custom Built PBN Groovemaster Turntable Dazzles
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
The PBN Groovemaster turntable in Macassar Ebony with gold plated brass accents and SME 312S sure looked nice. It will cost you $20,000. I didn't get a chance to hear it.
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CES 2013
This Rogue Sphynx Hybrid Integrated Amplifier Contains a MM Phono Preamplifier
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  1 comments
This hybrid integrated amplifier from Rogue is beautifully made in America, includes a very good MM phono preamplifier and sells for $1295.
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CES 2013
Michael Yee Designed Nova Phono Preamplifier Upgraded to Nova II
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
The popular battery powered Michael Yee designed Nova phono preamplifier distributed by Musical Surroundings has received an upgrade.
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CES 2013
Clearaudio Revamps It's Already Fine Sounding Wood-Bodied Moving Magnet Ebony Cartridge Line
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
Priced from $400 to $1200, Clearaudio's Ebony cartridge line has been upgraded for 2013.
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CES 2013
Acousticplan Phonomaster Sounds Far More Focused Than This Picture!
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
I heard this tubed Acousticplan Phonomaster SE in the Devore Audio room and it sounded sweet yet detailed.
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CES 2013
Bluehorizon profono MM/MC Phono Preamp Offers Value, Flexibility
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  3 comments
UK-based Bluehorizon introduced the compact, two box profano
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CES 2013
Moon Introduces Evolution Series 610LP Phono Preamplifier
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  6 comments
As I predicted in my review of the $10,000+ Moon Evolution Series Phono Preamplifier, good things happen to those who wait for the company to trickle the technology down to less expensive units.
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CES 2013
Out of my Job Description But I Just Had to Share With You This New B.M.C. Preamp
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
This sleek new B.M.C. unit combines a preamplifier, a DAC, and a headphone amplifier.
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CES 2013
VAC Statement Phono Preamp Shoots For "The Best"
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  0 comments
VAC designer Kevin Hayes took me through his two box "Statement" tubed phono preamp. It has four single-ended and balanced inputs, adjustable gain of 52,70 and 76dB, capacitive and resistive loading, mono switch, zero feedback, transformer inputs for MC, and an outboard massive power supply.
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CES 2013
Clearaudio Introduces New Performance Turntable
Michael Fremer  |  Jan 10, 2013  |  First Published: Dec 31, 1969  |  2 comments
Clearaudio debuted the new $3000 Performance turntable/tonearm combo at CES 2013.
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