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Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp with JAN 5654W Vacuum Tubes for MM Turntable Phonograph Record Player with Volume Bass Treble Control

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Item dimensions L x W x H 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Voltage 12 Volts
Manufacturer Fosi Audio
Brand Fosi Audio
Number of Channels 2

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  • Upgrade your home audio system with the new-generation phono preamp, the Fosi Audio BOX X2 upgraded version
  • JAN 5654W Tube MM Phono Preamplifier: The BOX X4 phono preamp supports 3.5MM AUX and MM turntable input, converting phono signals to Line Level with low-frequency noise removal using high-quality components and low-noise integrated circuits. Protect your turntable with the grounding post feature
  • Tube Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier: The Fosi Audio BOX X4's versatile design includes a 3.5MM AUX headphone and RCA output, offering a range of usability beyond expectations
  • Applicable Vacuum Tube Model: 6K4/6J1/6J4/GE5654/6AK5/66*In vacuum tubes, etc. Achieve a customized stereo system by replacing vacuum tubes. With different tubes producing unique sounds, it's a DIY opportunity worth exploring
  • What You Get: BOX X4 phono preamp, DC 12V power supply, user manual

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4 x 2 x 1 inches; 12.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BOX X4
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fosi Audio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07L4TMHRN
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
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Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp with JAN 5654W Vacuum Tubes for MM Turntable
Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp JAN 5654W Vacuum Tubes MM Turntable

Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier
Our Story

Fosi Audio was founded with a simple goal: Build products that sound great and make people want to listen to music every day. We design, manufacture, and market many Hi-Fi audio products. We pursue your perfect music journey. Enjoy Hi-Fi music with Fosi Audio audio products!

JAN 5654W Vacuum Tube Phono Preamp/Headphone Amp

Product Parameters:

  • Input Interface: MM turntable input, 3.5mm AUX input, 12V DC input
  • Output Interface: RCA output, 3.5mm headphone output
  • Output: Active(powered) speakers, Amplifier, Headphones
  • Applicable headphone types: 16 Ω - 300 Ω
  • Output Voltage Level: 1kHz and 650mV
  • SNR: ≥ 70dB
  • THD: ≤0.1%
  • Frequency Response: Standard RIAA
  • Product Adapter Input Voltage Range: AC 110V - 240V

  • 2 Channel Power Amp: BT10A, BT20A, TB10A, TB10D, V1.0G, TDA7498E, ZK-1002, ZK-502T.
  • 2.1 Channel Power Amp: BT30D, BT30D Pro, BL20A, BL20C, ZK-TB21.
  • DAC: Q4, K5 Pro, DAC Amplifier: DA2120A, DA2120C.
  • Subwoofer Amp: TP-02, M01-BT, M03, M04.
  • Phono Preamp: BOX X1, Box X2, BOX X3, BOX X4. Tube Preamp: P1.
  • Tube Headphone Amplifier: T20, T20X, P2, N2.

Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp JAN 5654W Vacuum Tubes MM Turntable

Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp JAN 5654W Vacuum Tubes MM Turntable

Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp

Experience greater control over sound quality with the independent gain rotation design for treble and bass. This feature adds more playability and fun to your music, offering more ways to enjoy and explore.

The 3.5mm headphone output interface is compatible with standard headphones, providing dedicated functionality for headphone users. Additionally, the gain interface is specifically reserved for audiophile DIY. This preamp is designed to restore sound with greater clarity.

Equipped with 5654 vacuum tubes, this preamp offers a smoother listening experience, replicating the natural sound and retaining classic acoustic tones in audio equipment. The result is beautiful Hi-Fi sound quality. Furthermore, the 5654 tubes can be substituted for 6K4/6J1/6J4/6AK5/66*In vacuum tubes to cater to the specific needs of audiophiles.

Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp with JAN 5654W Vacuum Tubes for MM Turntable

Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp

Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp

Fosi Audio Box X4 Phono Preamp Headphone Amplifier/Preamplifier Hi-Fi Pre Amp

The record preamp is compatible with moving-magnet (MM) cartridges and features precise RIAA equalization for accurate audio reproduction. Its exceptional sonic performance ensures consistent quality, while low noise enhances the overall listening experience.

This compact preamp features stereo RCA inputs and outputs, enabling you to easily connect your turntable to the preamp using the RCA inputs and ground.

The preamp's power supply is equipped with short-circuit protection and overload protection features. It is designed to effectively reduce the impact of AC input for enhanced safety and stability.

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Price $39.99 $69.99 $79.99 $79.99 $79.99 $49.99
Type Phono Preamp Phono Preamp with Vacumm Tubes Phono Preamp with Vacumm Tubes Phono Preamp with Vacumm Tubes Headphone Amp +Preamp Headphone Amp +Preamp
MAX Power Output Note: It cannot be directly connected to passive speakers, but can only be connected to active speakers or amplifiers. Note: It cannot be directly connected to passive speakers, but can only be connected to active speakers or amplifiers. Note: It cannot be directly connected to passive speakers, but can only be connected to active speakers or amplifiers. Note: It cannot be directly connected to passive speakers, but can only be connected to active speakers or amplifiers. Note: It cannot be directly connected to passive speakers, but can only be connected to active speakers or amplifiers. Note: It cannot be directly connected to passive speakers, but can only be connected to active speakers or amplifiers.
Input RCA RCA+3.5mm AUX Bluetooth + AUX + RCA RCA+3.5mm AUX Bluetooth + RCA AUX + RCA
Output Active Speakers + Headphone Active Speakers Active speakers RCA+3.5mm AUX RCA + 3.5mm Headphone + AUX 3.5 mm + 6.35 mm
Treble & Bass Control x x x
THD ≤ 0.08% ≤ 0.1% ≤0.1% ≤0.1% ≤ 0.02% ≤0.03%
SNR ≥ 70dB ≥ 98dB ≥70dB ≥70dB ≥103dB ≥ 95db
Terminating Impedance - - - - - -
Power Adapter 12V/1.5A 12V/1.5A 12V/1.5A 12V/1.5A 12V/1.5A 12V/1.5A
Work Voltage AC 110V - 240V AC 110V - 240V AC 100V - 240V/ DC 12V AC 110V - 240V DC 5V AC 110V - 240V
Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier Receiver Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp Home Speakers Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier Receiver Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp Home Speakers Bluetooth Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier Receiver Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp Home Speakers Bluetooth Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier Receiver Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp Home Speakers Fosi Audio SK01 Headphone Amplifier Equalizer Preamp Stereo Audio 2 Channel Amplifier Receiver Mini Hi-Fi Class D Integrated Amp Home Speakers
V1.0B TDA7498E BT10A BT20A SK01 TB10A
Customer Reviews
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Price $49.99 $69.99 $49.99 $79.99 $79.99 $69.99
Type 2.0 CH Amp 2.0 CH Amp Bluetooth 2.0 CH Amp Bluetooth 2.0 CH Amp Headphone Amplifier/Preamp 2.0 CH Amp
MAX Power Output 50W x 2 160W x 2 50W x 2 100W x 2 2400mW@32Ω(High Gain); 300mW@32Ω(Low Gain) 100W x 2
Input RCA RCA Bluetooth + 3.5mm AUX Bluetooth + RCA 3.5mm line in RCA
Output Passive Speakers Passive Speakers Passive Speakers Passive Speakers 3.5mm line out, 3.5mm/6.35mm headphone jack Passive Speakers
Treble & Bass Control x x
THD ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.04% ≤ 0.04% <0.001% ≤ 0.04%
SNR ≥ 98dB ≥ 98dB ≥ 98dB ≥ 98dB ≥108dB ≥ 98dB
Terminating Impedance 2-8 Ohm 2-8 Ohm 2-8 Ohm 2-8 Ohm 16-300 Ohm 2-8 Ohm
Power Adapter 19V/4.74A 24V/4.5A 19V/4.74A 24V/4.5A - 24V/4.5A
Work Voltage AC 110V - 240V AC 110V - 240V AC 110V - 240V AC 110V - 240V USB-C/DC5V AC 110V - 240V

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    4.1 out of 5 stars
    677 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the functionality, ease of use, and appearance of the electronic component amplifier. They mention it works better than expected, is easy to incorporate into their existing system, and looks nice. Customers are also satisfied with the warmth. However, some are disappointed with the value for money and distortion. Opinions are mixed on the sound quality and build quality.

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    18 customers mention "Functionality"15 positive3 negative

    Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it works better than expected, performs respectably, and has no issues so far. Customers also mention the controls work well, and the tone controls work fine.

    "...Definitely a great product, great performance, at a great price. I recommend it." Read more

    "This phonostage performs respectably, and its qualities seem worth its price point...." Read more

    "...Sounds good enough for me, and no issues so far. No complaints!" Read more

    "...No hum or poping of the audio so it produces clean output. The only reason I give it 4 stars and not 5 is the grounding lug design...." Read more

    14 customers mention "Ease of use"10 positive4 negative

    Customers find the electronic component amplifier easy to use. They mention it's easy to incorporate into their existing system, power on, and manage. Customers also appreciate the rich and detailed sound.

    "...Set up was easy...." Read more

    "...The sound using these tubes is rich and detailed and being able to adjust the bass and treble really lets me dial in the sound for different speakers..." Read more

    "...no understanding of how to troubleshoot and no understanding of customer service......." Read more

    "...It was very easy to set up, although the vacuum tubes required a scary amount of pressure to insert...." Read more

    11 customers mention "Looks nice"11 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the product. They mention it's tiny and easy to power on and manage. Customers also appreciate the shiny tubes, saying they're better than new production tubes.

    "...It came with 2 GE 5654W tubes. They are a very nice tubes and actually cost about $15 each, so that’s $30 of the value right there...." Read more

    "...It's a sturdy little unit, and it looks nice sitting on my shelf. Sounds good enough for me, and no issues so far. No complaints!" Read more

    "...Just treble, bass and volume. It sounds really, really good running through another Fosi product, the DA2120C amp...." Read more

    "...Everything is nice and tiny and easy to power on and manage. I love all my small gear.The sound that comes out of this unit is great...." Read more

    6 customers mention "Warmth"6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the warmth of the product. They mention it produces a warmth to their recordings, is smooth, and doesn't muffle them.

    "...unit act as a buffer in the circuit and actually do produce a warmth to your recordings. No hum or poping of the audio so it produces clean output...." Read more

    "...I couldn't be any happier than I am. It provides a warm but not muted sound. I love the treble and bass knobs...." Read more

    "...a good bit of volume and basic tone control as well as a slightly warmer richer tone...." Read more

    "Made my record player sound smooth and warm but not detailed...." Read more

    74 customers mention "Sound quality"48 positive26 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the electronic component amplifier. Some mention it provides a warm but not muted sound, and has good L-R separation. Others say it's weak and tinny, and the demon sounds it makes terrifies their cats.

    "...This setup sounded great, but I also want to have the music play in other rooms in perfect synchronization...." Read more

    "...The sound using these tubes is rich and detailed and being able to adjust the bass and treble really lets me dial in the sound for different speakers..." Read more

    "...Sounds good enough for me, and no issues so far. No complaints!" Read more

    "...Has good L-R separation, and yields clarity of voices, but its tonality misses out on the "lifelike" factor of harmonics: comes across as a bit..." Read more

    18 customers mention "Build quality"9 positive9 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the product. Some mention it's well-built, while others say it'll break tubes.

    "...It's a sturdy little unit, and it looks nice sitting on my shelf. Sounds good enough for me, and no issues so far. No complaints!" Read more

    "...oh well...had to turn this more than 3/4 the way up ... very weak....after that too much noise....I have a Fosi X3 on another system sounds..." Read more

    "...The bass tightens up while still retaining a solid punch. Around 12o'clock is the sweet spot for me...." Read more

    "...But if you want to listen with headphones, this is not a good preamp. Weak and tinny sounding...." Read more

    8 customers mention "Value for money"0 positive8 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the value for money of the product. They mention it's a total waste of money, unusable, and hard to justify using. Customers also mention the tubes are forgettable and hard justify using when a better set is only available.

    "...The included tubes are forgettable and hard to justify using when a better set is only around 25 bucks...." Read more

    "...Listening on wired Sony MDR 7506 studio monitor headphones, it was extremely dull, flat and more or less sounded like a soda can...." Read more

    "...Too late to return once I got around to trying it. Total waste of money" Read more

    "...I was warned by a friend and I should have listened. This is unusable, terrible distortion, bad bad bad." Read more

    5 customers mention "Distortion"0 positive5 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the distortion of the electronic component amplifier. They mention the signal strength is good, but the distortion is excessive.

    "...One of the tubes had a slight bend in the pin that I had to bend straight to get it to fit in the preamp socket..." Read more

    "...The unit was decent until we started hearing distortions. Sometimes I'll get ~20 minutes of distortion-free audio...." Read more

    "...It will increase the signal strength, but excessive distortion. Too late to return once I got around to trying it. Total waste of money" Read more

    "...The stage colored the sound in ways I found unbearable: drums were distorted, high frequencies were sibilant and the midrange was muddy and..." Read more

    It's terrific
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    It's terrific
    I needed a preamp because I couldn't do what I wanted with my existing setup. I had Fluance RT-85 turntable > Onkyo TX-SV575 (25 years old) > Rockville 21-band graphic EQ via Tape 2 monitor > Wharfdale Diamond 7.2 bookshelf speakers (also 25 years old). This setup sounded great, but I also want to have the music play in other rooms in perfect synchronization. I use the Wiim streaming device for this. The issue is that with that is that the sounds lagged a noticeable few milliseconds in the other rooms. The Wiim synch feature didn't work because the source setup didn't have the signal come from the Wiim. I need to change the order of the signal chain so that the turntable signal passed through the Wiim then to the receiver. And that's why I needed a pre-amp. After a night of researching solid state and tube preamps, I decided on the Fosi Box X4. I ordered it after 3am and it arrived before 6pm that same day (nice job, Amazon!). Set up was easy. The only odd thing was that the grounding post on the X4 is spring-loaded mechanism that seems intended for bare wire or a pin rather than the spade connector that is common on turntables. So I fed one prong of th fork into the opening and that works fine. The chain is now turntable > preamp > EQ > Wiim > receiver. This works but the sound seemed a little off. especially on older records. If I spent more time adjusting the EQ, I could probably get the sound to where I want it, but I'm lazy. Then it hit me, the sound out of the preamp to the receiver should be very good, so I set the EQ to direct mode which bypasses the adjustments of the EQ. I had to up the gain on the preamp after this since the EQ was boosting the level. Voila! That did it. Everyone is right that the X4 presents a wide and immersive soundstage. All the different pieces of percussion, acoustic and electric bass, piano, guitars, and vocals are all smooth and clear. I may keep this as the regular set up bypassing the EQ, and just using the EQ on tape and CD. This is my first tube set up, so I don't think I'll be making and tube changes for now. Definitely a great product, great performance, at a great price. I recommend it.
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    I needed a preamp because I couldn't do what I wanted with my existing setup. I had Fluance RT-85 turntable > Onkyo TX-SV575 (25 years old) > Rockville 21-band graphic EQ via Tape 2 monitor > Wharfdale Diamond 7.2 bookshelf speakers (also 25 years old). This setup sounded great, but I also want to have the music play in other rooms in perfect synchronization. I use the Wiim streaming device for this. The issue is that with that is that the sounds lagged a noticeable few milliseconds in the other rooms. The Wiim synch feature didn't work because the source setup didn't have the signal come from the Wiim. I need to change the order of the signal chain so that the turntable signal passed through the Wiim then to the receiver. And that's why I needed a pre-amp. After a night of researching solid state and tube preamps, I decided on the Fosi Box X4. I ordered it after 3am and it arrived before 6pm that same day (nice job, Amazon!). Set up was easy. The only odd thing was that the grounding post on the X4 is spring-loaded mechanism that seems intended for bare wire or a pin rather than the spade connector that is common on turntables. So I fed one prong of th fork into the opening and that works fine. The chain is now turntable > preamp > EQ > Wiim > receiver. This works but the sound seemed a little off. especially on older records. If I spent more time adjusting the EQ, I could probably get the sound to where I want it, but I'm lazy. Then it hit me, the sound out of the preamp to the receiver should be very good, so I set the EQ to direct mode which bypasses the adjustments of the EQ. I had to up the gain on the preamp after this since the EQ was boosting the level. Voila! That did it. Everyone is right that the X4 presents a wide and immersive soundstage. All the different pieces of percussion, acoustic and electric bass, piano, guitars, and vocals are all smooth and clear. I may keep this as the regular set up bypassing the EQ, and just using the EQ on tape and CD. This is my first tube set up, so I don't think I'll be making and tube changes for now. Definitely a great product, great performance, at a great price. I recommend it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars It's terrific
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
    I needed a preamp because I couldn't do what I wanted with my existing setup. I had Fluance RT-85 turntable > Onkyo TX-SV575 (25 years old) > Rockville 21-band graphic EQ via Tape 2 monitor > Wharfdale Diamond 7.2 bookshelf speakers (also 25 years old). This setup sounded great, but I also want to have the music play in other rooms in perfect synchronization. I use the Wiim streaming device for this. The issue is that with that is that the sounds lagged a noticeable few milliseconds in the other rooms. The Wiim synch feature didn't work because the source setup didn't have the signal come from the Wiim. I need to change the order of the signal chain so that the turntable signal passed through the Wiim then to the receiver. And that's why I needed a pre-amp. After a night of researching solid state and tube preamps, I decided on the Fosi Box X4. I ordered it after 3am and it arrived before 6pm that same day (nice job, Amazon!). Set up was easy. The only odd thing was that the grounding post on the X4 is spring-loaded mechanism that seems intended for bare wire or a pin rather than the spade connector that is common on turntables. So I fed one prong of th fork into the opening and that works fine. The chain is now turntable > preamp > EQ > Wiim > receiver. This works but the sound seemed a little off. especially on older records. If I spent more time adjusting the EQ, I could probably get the sound to where I want it, but I'm lazy. Then it hit me, the sound out of the preamp to the receiver should be very good, so I set the EQ to direct mode which bypasses the adjustments of the EQ. I had to up the gain on the preamp after this since the EQ was boosting the level. Voila! That did it. Everyone is right that the X4 presents a wide and immersive soundstage. All the different pieces of percussion, acoustic and electric bass, piano, guitars, and vocals are all smooth and clear. I may keep this as the regular set up bypassing the EQ, and just using the EQ on tape and CD. This is my first tube set up, so I don't think I'll be making and tube changes for now. Definitely a great product, great performance, at a great price. I recommend it.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
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     It's a unique combination of tube phono preamp, component preamp + headphone amp and for the price it's ridiculously good value. My current amp has no headphone jack and with the X4, I now have the option to listen to vinyl with my headphones. It has plenty of power to drive my headphones to extremely loud levels. This preamp has bass and treble controls that allow me to adjust the sound heard through the headphones as well as the speakers - I never seen this feature on a phono preamp and love it.
    It came with 2 GE 5654W tubes. They are a very nice tubes and actually cost about $15 each, so that’s $30 of the value right there. One of the tubes had a slight bend in the pin that I had to bend straight to get it to fit in the preamp socket (typical problem with tubes…they are delicate). It has red LEDs that light up the tubes that make it look cool. The unit itself is built like a tank (solid metal casing). Attaching my record player to the preamp was simple and the sound quality is amazing! The sound using these tubes is rich and detailed and being able to adjust the bass and treble really lets me dial in the sound for different speakers. If you plug an aux cord into the unit, the phono preamp turns off and defaults to the aux input (gotta pull out aux and then the phono preamp comes back on).
    Overall I’m amazed at how good of a phono preamp this is for the money. The headphone and aux input preamp are just icing on the cake. Love this X4 phono preamp!!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Phono Preamp with Headphone Output Too!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
    It's a unique combination of tube phono preamp, component preamp + headphone amp and for the price it's ridiculously good value. My current amp has no headphone jack and with the X4, I now have the option to listen to vinyl with my headphones. It has plenty of power to drive my headphones to extremely loud levels. This preamp has bass and treble controls that allow me to adjust the sound heard through the headphones as well as the speakers - I never seen this feature on a phono preamp and love it.
    It came with 2 GE 5654W tubes. They are a very nice tubes and actually cost about $15 each, so that’s $30 of the value right there. One of the tubes had a slight bend in the pin that I had to bend straight to get it to fit in the preamp socket (typical problem with tubes…they are delicate). It has red LEDs that light up the tubes that make it look cool. The unit itself is built like a tank (solid metal casing). Attaching my record player to the preamp was simple and the sound quality is amazing! The sound using these tubes is rich and detailed and being able to adjust the bass and treble really lets me dial in the sound for different speakers. If you plug an aux cord into the unit, the phono preamp turns off and defaults to the aux input (gotta pull out aux and then the phono preamp comes back on).
    Overall I’m amazed at how good of a phono preamp this is for the money. The headphone and aux input preamp are just icing on the cake. Love this X4 phono preamp!!!
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
    This phonostage performs respectably, and its qualities seem worth its price point. It likely outdoes many average examples built into receivers from the 1970s onward, and many standalones that are currently available, but don't expect wonders of richness, fidelity, or resolution. Has good L-R separation, and yields clarity of voices, but its tonality misses out on the "lifelike" factor of harmonics: comes across as a bit dull and flat compared to better phonostages. So, it'll be a good upgrade from average, worn out, or problematic phonostages, but it won't compete against the superior sound of genuinely musical 'stages. Initially, give it a few hours of operation time for it to burn in and reach its best sound; it draws so few watts that you can leave it on full time.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
    Was trying to listen to a new vinyl recently and my previous preamp bought in 2016 up and died on me. Bought this one to replace it. Not much of an audiophile or anything, but I like tubes cuz they're shiny. I like the combo on/off volume control dial (the previous unit I had was "always on" and could only be turned off by cutting power to it/unplugging it). I doubt I'll mess much with the tone dials but it's nice to know that they're there. It's a sturdy little unit, and it looks nice sitting on my shelf. Sounds good enough for me, and no issues so far. No complaints!
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