This—this is the Chord Electronics Suzi. Modular preamp and power amp. Doesn’t look like much, does it? That’s the point. Quiet. Small. No distractions. But when you hook it up… it doesn’t just play ...

The lineup includes the PMG Signature 512 DAC, 512 Preamplifier, Signature Phono Preamplifier, and SACD Transport — each featuring a completely redesigned chassis and internally overhauled ...

However, the volume control can be bypassed by connecting a third-party pre-amplifier to the ‘MAIN’ inputs on the Luxman’s back panel. But that would be a bit like having a dog and barking yourself.

With [Frank Olson]’s work on a 1958 Ampex 601 tape recorder though we were pleasantly surprised, because while he makes a modification to allow its use as a stand-alone microphone preamplifier ...