Boulder Amplifiers 500 Series

508 preamplificador de fono

HI-FI+

Mr Eric Neff - Apr 30, 2019

I have a first-class phono stage – the well regarded Simaudio Moon 610LP – and it is, in a word, superb. It also offers a ton of loading settings and short signal paths that I can use for a myriad of cartridge reviews. Consequently, I am very pleased with what I have. However, the 508 gave me pause. If I were simply enjoying my system without new gear rotating in and out, I would be more than tempted to make a switch. The 508 is that special. It is, in the world of Boulder products, an actually affordable device. A four-figure bargain designed by one of the world’s leading aspirational brands. No corners were cut, and yet signal paths were shortened, and circuits were refined. The result is a unit I will unequivocally recommend. Take time and give it a listen. You may very well keep it.

HAUTE-FIDÉLITÉ

Dominique Mafrand

VERDICT

Le Boulder 508 est un parfait exemple d’une conception effectuée au strict nécessaire et indispen- sable. Il s’agit non pas d’un simple exercice de style mais bel et bien d’un nouveau produit qui vise à rendre moins inaccessible les réali- sations d’un des fabricants audio majeurs du XXIe siècle. La fabrica- tion tout comme l’esthétique sont conformes aux standards de qualité très exigeants du fabricant. Musica- lement, le 508 envoûte par sa préci- sion d’analyse, sa transparence et sa douceur. Du Boulder grand cru.

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