Audacious or analytical? – From Gustard's sub brand Audalytic comes the HP70 [€349], a head/preamp with discrete 2wpc/32Ω power from a balanced discrete output stage with eight Mosfet transistors. The active preamp stage based on LME49720 runs 4-channel R2R volume. There's remote control, RCA/XLR i/o and a built-in switching power supply that can be bypassed with a 15-18VDC external PSU. Voltage gain from 0-28dB is adjustable. Finish options are black or silver.
