Rega Mercury Pre-Amplifier

The Rega Mercury represents the pinnacle of analogue and digital control. Designed with a singular, uncompromising objective; to create the ultimate audio pre-amplifier, the Mercury serves as the high-performance heart of any world-class hi-fi system. Hand-crafted in the UK, the Mercury is engineered to reveal the true potential of your music. By achieving an ultra-low noise floor, it delivers an exceptional dynamic range that uncovers the finest nuances in your recordings, from the subtlest breath of a vocalist to the explosive scale of a full orchestra. As the natural partner to the Solis Power Amplifier, the Mercury is the culmination of nearly four decades of Rega’s relentless pursuit of excellence in solid-state electronics. It stands as a testament to their engineering heritage, offering a level of musical transparency and authority that only a flagship reference component can provide. Experience the Mercury at HiFiSound We are pleased to announce that we have the Rega Mercury on permanent demonstration at our Stockton-on-Tees showroom. Buying reference-level equipment is a personal journey, and there is no substitute for a critical listen. We invite you to book a private audition in our relaxed, professional environment to hear exactly how the Mercury performs. At the request of the manufacturer this item cannot be supplied by mail order.  Key Features: Fully discrete symmetrical circuitry in the core signal path High performance DAC with S/PDIF and USB inputs Galvanically isolated asynchronous USB input Discrete headphone amplifier Full colour IPS display Custom backlit Orbit remote control Standby mode Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier - Ex-Demo

Please Note: This is a one time listing for an ex-demonstration unit at a discounted price, please note there maybe cosmetic imperfections. Unlock the full potential of your digital music with the Ayre Codex. Drawing on Ayre's decades of high-end audio innovation, the Codex is a compact, versatile component that performs equally brilliantly as a world-class DAC, a powerful headphone amplifier, and a pristine digital preamplifier. Engineered with Ayre's signature commitment to sonic purity, the Codex delivers a rich, musical, and effortlessly natural sound that will transform your listening experience. Key Features: USB and Optical (Toslink) inputs Headphone outputs Two 3.5mm mini-phone jacks One ¼” phone jack 3.5mm mini-phone jacks configurable to balanced mode Asynchronous transfer mode for USB input DSD or PCM input over USB Minimum phase digital filter Single-pass 16x oversampling Ayre’s exclusive Diamond output circuit Linear analog AyreLock power supply Zero-feedback Fully-balanced discrete circuitry Equilock circuitry for active gain devices

Naim NSC 222 Streaming Preamplifier - Grade A

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. These are graded items directly from Naim, Graded products are units that have been returned to Naim for reasons such as customer return or ex-demonstration. As well as being fully functional, it will also have all ancillary products in the box, as you would expect from a brand-new unit. Graded products are supplied with a standard 2-year warranty, but they are not eligible for the extended warranty. This is a Grade A product which has No visual damage on any customer facing surfaces (front, top, sides). No more than one minor visual cosmetic defect on the rear panel. No more than one medium visual cosmetic defect on the base surface. Read more about the Naim Grading Policy. NSC 222 is an easy-to-use streaming preamplifier with multiple functions, offering uncompromising sound quality. With its high-precision engineering and exclusive British design from Naim, this product brings you a world of streamed music and radio, handling vinyl and audio headphones, as well as creating a high-performance analog preamplifier. Combine it with the NAP 250 power amplifier for an exceptional assembly: just add loudspeakers.

Chord Electronics Suzi Pre - Preamplifier/Headphone Amplifier/Phono Stage

The Suzi Pre is a compact, high-performance pre-amplifier engineered for flexibility. It incorporates an advanced MM/MC phono stage with user-selectable gain and impedance settings, ensuring optimal compatibility with various cartridges. Designed for seamless integration with the new Suzi Amp stereo power amplifier, it forms a cohesive and space-saving pre/power unit, though it functions equally well as a standalone pre-amplifier. Connectivity options include three RCA line-level inputs, one RCA line-level output, and dual headphone outputs (3.5mm and 6.35mm). A dedicated 12V DC output further expands its utility. User interaction is streamlined via a central polychromatic control sphere, which intuitively manages volume and input source selection. This innovative "Suzi concept," particularly when combined with the Suzi Amp, offers a wide array of adaptable audio configurations. Key Features: Compact Preamplifer/headphone amplifier and Phonostage MM/MC Phonostage with impedance and gain selection 2 x RCA inputs 1 x 3.5mm headphone output, 1 x 6.3mm headphone output Volume, input control, mute and dim controls. Flexible preamp which can be combined with the Suzi Power Amp

Ayre KX-8 Variable Gain Preamplifier

The KX-8, inspired by the renowned KX-R preamplifier, incorporates the same true variable gain volume control technology, but with a more straightforward and affordable design. It ensures a consistent signal-to-noise ratio, allowing your music to shine at any volume. Designed with Ayre’s proprietary innovations, the KX-8 features fully-balanced, true zero-feedback circuitry, delivering natural musicality, exceptional dynamics, and remarkable detail. Available Versions Base - Variable Gain Preamp - 2 x Balanced Inputs, 3 x Single Ended Inputs; 1 x Balanced or Single Ended Out with DAC - as Base with the addition of X-8 DAC Core Circuit - 1 x AES, 1 x  S/PDIF,  2 x Optical Inputs Full - as with DAC with the addition of 1 x USB2, 1 x NET2 Key Features: Ayre’s Exclusive Continuously Variable Gain Transimpedance (CVGT) volume control Zero-Feedback, Fully-Balanced Discrete Circuitry Ayre’s Double Diamond Output Stage Ayre’s Exclusive Equilock Gain Stage Linear Analog Power Supply High-Speed Circuit Board Material

Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital 2023 Edition

The Pre Box S2 Digital has rapidly established itself as an outstanding DAC in the market since its launch in 2017. It has garnered a strong reputation among digital and PC audio enthusiasts for its impressive performance that exceeds its price point. The 2023 Edition, developed in response to the chip crisis of 2020/21, features revamped and upgraded components, elevating the Pre Box S2 Digital to new heights of excellence. Key Features: Powerful output stage for headphones* Analogue output stage - higher Class A current* Redesigned discrete audio master clock* Internal power supply design* Less energy consumption - more power, higher efficiency - saves battery life for mobile devices* Jitter even lower than 100 Femtoseconds!* MQA hardware decoding DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 & DSD512 (DoP, DSD512 native) Up to 24bit/192kHz for optical & coax inputs 8 selectable digital filter characteristics *New for 2023 edition.

SPL Phonitor x Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier

The Phonitor x is both an outstanding headphone amplifier and an excellent preamplifier that can be used to directly drive power amplifiers or active speakers. With the optional DA converter, it not only plays from analog sources, but also directly from digital sources. The Phonitor Matrix allows speaker-like listening via headphones.  Thanks to VOLTAiR technology, it offers all this in the highest possible sound quality. Key Features: XLR (Balanced) input, RCA, and via the optional DAC768xs, USB, COAX, and OPTICAL. Stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a 4-pol XLR jack. SPL Phonitor Matrix can correct false stereo image with an analog circuitry. Two mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.

Naim NSC 222 Streaming Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. NSC 222 is an easy-to-use streaming preamplifier with multiple functions, offering uncompromising sound quality. With its high-precision engineering and exclusive British design from Naim, this product brings you a world of streamed music and radio, handling vinyl and audio headphones, as well as creating a high-performance analog preamplifier. Combine it with the NAP 250 power amplifier for an exceptional assembly: just add loudspeakers.

Bryston BR-20 Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. What would happen if Bryston designed a truly state-of-the-art analog preamplifier, combined it with their award winning digital-to-analog conversion circuitry, and built bit-perfect high resolution streaming all into a single chassis? Would it sound better than separates? Could they simplify world-class sound? Could they convince you to downsize your rack while upgrading your system? Key Features: 2 ea. Balanced and Single Ended Inputs 2 ea. Balanced Outputs All New fully discrete Class A analog circuitry Independent power supply for analog and digital circuits. Relay switching on all inputs Software control and balanced action volume control Included high-res DAC up to PCM 384 kHz / 32 bit and DSD x 4 Digital Inputs include 2 ea. AES/EBU, TOSLINK, S/PDIF (RCA) and 1 ea. USB Included high resolution streamer plays back virtually any file format at native resolution. Control entire system using intuitive webUI on a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Low Z Headphone amplifier is a dedicated headphone circuit capable of powering even very difficult to drive headphones.

Pro-Ject Box Design Pre Box RS2 Digital Preamplifier

The Pre Box RS2 Digital is a class-leading pre-amplifier, DAC and headphone amplifier with an ultra-linear signal path and ultra-low noise. Boasting a host of connection options, it is the ideal system hub for driving high-end headphones, power amplifiers or active speakers. Key Features: Luxury pre-amplifier with DAC and headphone amp features Dual Mono ESS Sabre DAC chip configuration Multiple digital inputs, including wireless Bluetooth connectivity Full MQA support over USB and when connected to a CD transport Roon Tested, for easy set-up in a Roon system Extensive digital filter options built-in Fully-balanced dual mono design for absolute audiophile performance Output stage switchable between 6922 tubes and solid state signal paths High-quality headphone amplifier stage optimised for high-end playback Ultra-linear and ultra low noise design throughout New high-quality display with responsive and fast UI design Aluminium IR remote included

Ayre Codex DAC/Headphone Amplifier/Digital Preamplifier

Equally at home as a stand-alone DAC, headphone amp, or digital preamp, the Codex can unlock the potential of any system. 

Chord Electronics Dave DAC/Preamp/Headphone Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. DAVE is the most advanced DAC Chord have ever made. It features the very best conversion technology available, using proprietary techniques never seen before, making DAVE the most advanced DAC/preamp amplifier in the world. DAVE stands for 'Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis', a moniker that best reflects the product's capability; a device so advanced and with so few compromises, that it is absolutely truthful in the extreme - a standard that all other DACs on the market simply cannot hope to match.