Preamps

Impressive detail, clear and crisp sound, and stylish to boot – this is a preamp definitely in its Prime

The Lavardin C62 preamp paired with the Lavardin AP150 has the ability to combine the subtle with the sledgehammer

Pairing the Quad Elite Pre with the Elite Stereo produces well-balanced sound but just lacks an edge

It's not going to win an award with its looks, but in terms of sonic quality, this preamp is the best we've ever heard

This NAD preamp is best paired with the C275BEE power amp to create an amplifier that's got sonic muscle and subtlety to boot

This fully featured preamp is a likeable performer that gets on with the job without drawing attention to itself

Cyrus seems to be incapable of producing lack-lustre amplifiers - this preamp used in clonjunction with the 8 Power amp is a mighty combo

This Naim NAC 152 XS preamp from Naim certainly has its plus points, but when used with the partnering NAP 155 XS power amp they're not the last word

This is an incredible pre-amp, paired with the matching Amp 1 V2 power amp, it's a revealing combination

When paired with the five-star ATC P1 power amp, this preamplifier really shines