Pre- & power amplifiers

Burmester 808 MK5 £28,000

February 2013 ★★★★★

Burmester’s masterpiece may be decades old but a string of upgrades have kept it relevant. Sound quality remains exceptional. Inputs Line-in, MM, MC (optional) Outputs Balanced, single-ended

Nagra Classic Pre/power amp £29,000

August 2018 ★★★★★

Rivals have more muscle, but once in full flow the Nagra lets the music take centre stage. One of the finest pre/powers money can buy.

Power 100W Inputs Line-in x5, phono, XLR