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Prism Sound has launched Callia, a PCM and DSD capable DAC, preamplifier and headphone amp, which the company claims "brings the top sound quality from the professional recording studio into the home environment for the very best in digital music reproduction". A compact unit for use in home audio systems, Callia's high-resolution inputs include USB (UAC2 over USB 2 or later), coaxial RCA phonos (supporting S/PDIF and AES3-id or AES3 with suitable adaptor) and S/PDIF optical-equipped digital devices. For analogue audio outputs, Callia offers both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA phono connectors. Output volume can be set via the volume control in order to use the Callia as a preamp straight into a power amp, or optionally fixed for use with integrated and pre/power combos.

A brace of new record cleaning machines from Austria

In the October issue we incorrectly stated that the Pro-Ject Head Box DS was fitted with a Burr Brown PCM1792 chipset, when in fact it camefitted with a Cirrus Logic CS4344 DAC chipset. The Recommened badge and five star rating remain. . .

New plug-and-play turntables

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Fresh take on vinyl spinners courtesy of a suave sporting icon

Hi-fi specialist Pro-Ject has introduced two Primary turntables aimed, it says, at customers that want to experience true audio qualityon a budget. With a range of award-winning decks in its continuously expanding lineup, the new Primary turntables’ design takes inspiration from its accomplished Elemental and Essential II models. Like the Essential player, the Primary is a traditional layout with an MDF plinth, platter and felt mat. The plinth is available in matte black, white or red finishes, and a detachable dust cover is included.