Created in 1995, the Wavac brand remains relatively discreet in Europe due to its niche positioning: that of very high-fidelity tube products. From its relatively extensive catalogue of amplifiers and preamplifiers, we now have the Wavac TA-805m pair of power...
Since its appearance on the audio market in 1995, Lehmann Audio’s Black Cube phono preamp has become a must-have for all music lovers with a passion for analogue sound. Astonishing in its sonic performance, the Black Cube was widely acclaimed and received rave reviews that contributed to its reputation and success. After an improved version called Black Cube SE in 2006 and then Lehmann Black Cube SE 2, this year Lehmann Audio is offering an even better version, tested to our great delight: the Black Cube SE II Sven Väth. This increasingly sophisticated edition, accompanied by exclusive goodies, is set to become a new benchmark in its range.
For several years now, under the impetus of its eminent technical director Bruno Vander Elst, Toulouse-based manufacturer Kora has been enjoying a new lease of life. The products are increasingly ambitious and, above all, feature new, practical functions. A case in point is this brand new phono preamplifier, as clever as it is musical, which left us wondering when we heard it at the last High End in Munich, and which we are delighted to present to you as a preview: the Kora Phono Stage.
With these two top-quality components, French manufacturer Atoll is offering us the basic links in a top-level audiophile chain. This pairing features a preamplifier, the Atoll PR400 Signature, combined with a power block, the Atoll AM400 Signature.
