Preamps

This is a superb sounding preamp, but Heed needs to make it feel more luxurious

A fine, capable preamp that communicates plenty of information but might not stir the soul

A beautifully constructed, highly versatile preamp for serious devotees

This is a magnificent preamp, although not quite the masterpiece its price demands

A hugely capable preamplifier that has the ability to dig deeply into any recording

It might lack features, but this premium preamp is a force to be reckoned with, packing amazing transparency and insight

The Burmester 077 preamp, that we tested with the Burmester 911 Mk III, has an eye popping price but is matched by its ability

There's a lot to like with this pre-amp, but it makes the most sense when part of an all-Linn system

It's nice to see a reasonably priced preamp, but Advance Acoustic's MPP202 is too sonically flawed for us to recommend it

It uses a very familiar box, but Cyrus's DAC XP+ hosts massive ability, although we think it could do with more punch