Version 2 of the Soulnote E-1 phono stage belongs to that rare breed of components that truly succeeds in extracting the soul of the music from the grooves of a record. Flexible without being overloaded with options, the E-1 accommodates up to two phono cartridges as well as an optical cartridge from DS Audio. Its real magic, however, lies in the circuitry, which the manufacturer has extensively refined in countless areas – all at a remarkably accessible price.
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