Sep 30, 2016 - Lehmann Black Cube Decade and power supply: This phono preamp is like new. Comes with original box, packing, manual and power cord.

Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE PWX [English] [ ] Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE + PWX - phono preamp Turbo Classic Product: MM/MC preamp Black Cube + PWX by Lehmann Audio Manufacturer: - Germany Approx. Price (Europe): 620 Euro - PWX power supply alone: 256 Euro Reviewer: Reviewed: March, 2002 In a couple of years the Black Cube has become one of the most popular phono stages in the World, earning good reputation among audiophiles and getting several rave reviews from the HiFi press. Argobar pro software free download.

Somehow TNT-Audio contributed to 'spread the word' as we've been the first magazine to review the Black Cube in Europe and among the first ones the World, after Steven Rochlin's review in USA. We have followed the growth of the success of the Black Cube and its subsequent upgrades, all reviewed as soon as released. Ben 10 omniverse video game. So here we are with the latest version of this little black box, now upgraded by an external massive power supply called PWX. This external power supply is available as a separate unit for upgrading ANY Black Cube in the market, even the oldest units.

Somehow this PWX answers one of the questions I raised while reviewing the version of the Cube. Its bass performance was adequate but I found the first version to be punchier and gutsier. Norbert Lehmann worked on the power supply and decided to use a 30 VA toroidal transformer (10 times the original power supply capability!), filtering coils to suppress interferences from the mains, ultra-fast hi-quality rectifiers (FRED BYV27) and a good quality connection to the main preamp unit via an umbilical cord and a Neutrik 4 pole gold-plated connector. Inside the preamp you can find, as usual, hi-quality parts such as Wima MKS caps, an OPA 2604AP dual opamp and a couple of SSM2017's. The top cover of the aluminium cabinet is dampened via a thick tar sheet. You can just imagine how curious I was to test the 'turbocharged' version of the Black Cube SE so, though seriously backlogged:-(, I gladly accepted to review this unit and to compare it to the previous ones.

In the meanwhile, our Giorgio sent me a new version of our next-to-be-released DIY phono stage with battery-operated power supply so I was ready for the battle. The new Black Cube SE + PWX has been tested for several months (Mr. Lehmann actually expected to see the review before X-Mas!) on my systems: firstly on my 'B' system consisting of good quality components (not state of the art stuff), secondly on my A system for deeper investigations. Here in Europe the Black Cube SE + PWX sells for 620 Euro though the PWX only is available for 250 Euro, more or less. This price may greatly vary abroad (and overseas!) but my comments may only refer to THIS price range.

Turbo Classic Take a classic sports car, then add a turbocharger. I'm sure you remember the old Ferrari 208. Very nice car, indeed, at a price which was pretty unusual for a Ferrari. Nothing to complain, except that it was a bit slow, considering the brand.hence the guys at Maranello decided to add a turbocharger and the 208 started to shine!

The new 'turbocharged' Black Cube is a vast improvement above the standard unit. Believe it or not, an upgraded and beefier power supply can do wonders to any HiFi component. The first thing you can notice is that the sound is now 'bigger', and not only in the sense the soundstage being wider.no, it is that kind of sound you only can get from 'big' amps: powerful and tight bass and a delightful feeling as the Music is 'breathing' freely in the air. And no, Virginia, this does not mean a totally 'out of control' sound!

Nope, everything is tighter and much more precise than before and actually the second thing you can notice is the improved (greatly improved, indeed) level of precision and detail. Just compare this new turbocharged version to the standard one and you'll understand: no need to use golden ears and time consuming comparison tests, the difference is crystal-clear! The amount of data it retrieves from your LPs is astonishing, considering the price range, and everything is precisely placed where it should be: yes, the old Black Cube was already quite precise.this is a whole step above. The tonal balance has remained virtually unchanged, it seems just a bit brighter because the amount of informations in the high range has increased but when you focus your attention to the bass range you can't help but notice everything is playing as it should, even better than before: bass is actually tighter and even a bit deeper and FINALLY! The punch of the first version of the Cube is here again!