With fully balanced and improved circuitry throughout, the BAT VK-85 Preamp and REX 300 Amp claim pure musicality from a $27,500 combo. The REX 300 is a lower-powered version of the highly regarded ...

Fosi Audio ZH3 DAC/Headphone Amp/Preamp offers balanced outputs, ultra-low noise, high-res support, and replaceable op-amps for $199.99. Fosi Audio has officially unveiled the ZH3, an all-in-one ...

I'm researching preamp-amp matches and due to lack of information on the Internet am left with a question regarding output/input differences between balanced and unbalanced feeds. The contemplated ...

Parasound has announced details of its latest stereo preamplifier, the P5. The P5 has a built-in DAC, USB and S/PDIF inputs, and a phono stage to allow the connection of a turntable. The phono amp ...

Back in June, Boulder Amplifiers rejuvenated its midrange offerings with the introduction of the 300-watt 1160 stereo amplifier, the first product in the brand’s new 1100 series. Now, squeezing in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. British Hi-Fi brand Audiolab is adding to its flagship 9000 ...

The Marantz Link 10n 2.1CH streaming preamp delivers reference performance, stunning looks, and rich, engaging musicality—an ideal high-end hi-fi hub for discerning audiophiles of digital or analog ...

This add-on board is designed to provide a pair of balanced audio outputs for the High-Quality Stereo DAC (Digital to Analog Converter). Two 3-pin male XLR connectors are used for the new outputs and ...

In professional audio, analog interconnections between devices typically use “balanced” interfaces. At the source, a balanced output stage differentially drives two signal wires (theoretically with ...

You probably have needed to match impedances and levels from time to time. Perhaps you want to connect a consumer computer’s sound card to your console; or you need to lower a balanced output level to ...